Coastal Carpet - Male Holdback

Here are some comparison photo's of my male Coastal hold back from this season. This young boy is pictured earlier in my blog. As you can see he was a nice orange colour as a hatchie and has changed dramatically. This occurred literally over night. I think he is much more spectacular now then he was before hand. Only time will tell how he turns out. I am looking forward to pairing him up in the future.

Kane

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2008 IRCF Show Schedule

We're steadily working on appearing at the following reptile shows to help bring awareness to endangered reptile conservation. This is a great opportunity for you to meet the faces behind IRCF and learn about how you can make a difference!

Highlights from 2007 shows: http://www.ircf.org/news122507.php

More photos can be seen in the IRCF on the Move section in the IGUANA journal.

Due to logistical constraints, IRCF has been primarily able to attend only West Coast venues. If you wish to help represent IRCF at shows in your area, please contact Sandy Binns at sb [at] ircf.org

To date, these are our planned shows to attend:

August 9-10

San Jose Reptile Show

San Jose, CA

http://www.sanjosereptileshow.com/

IRCF attendees: John & Sandy Binns, Mike Kern

November 8-9

Michigan Society of Herpetologists

Annual Reptile and Amphibian Super Expo 2008/

24th Annual Midwest Herpetological Symposium

Radisson Hotel Detroit-Livonia

Livonia, MI

http://www.michherp.org/24midwest.html

IRCF attendees: Desiree Wong

Planning still in the works:

September 6-7

North American Reptile Breeders Conference

Anaheim Convention Center

Anaheim, CA

http://narbc.com/htm2006/an_index.htm

September 13-14

Sacramento Reptile Show

Sacramento Convention Center

Sacramento, CA

http://upscalereptiles.com/

October 4

Wildlife Conservation Expo Day

Mission Bay Convention Center

San Francisco Bay Area, CA

http://www.wildnet.org/upcoming_events.htm

October 11-12

North American Reptile Breeders Conference

Tinley Park Holiday Inn Select & Convention Center

Tinley Park, IL

http://narbc.com/htm2006/tp_index.htm

November 15-16

North American Reptile Breeders Conference

Chantilly, VA

http://narbc.com/htm2006/va_index.htm

Attended Shows:

February 23-24
North American Reptile Breeders Conference
Arlington Convention Center
Arlington, TX
http://narbc.com/htm2006/dfw_index.htm
IRCF attendees: Desiree Wong, Jen Periat, Jane Billette, Bob MacCarger, Joel and Courtney Ebarb, Susan MuleThank you to our members Jen, Jane and Bob for travelling out to TX, as well as local members Joel, Courtney and Susan to assist with the show! Our show animal will be Kismet, a female cyclura hybrid. Very appreciative "Thank yous!" to the show promoters Bob Ashley and Brian Potter for our donated exhibit space; we appreciate your support! Look for us next to fellow IRCF member Nigel Marven!!!
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April 12-13
ReptileFest
University of IllinoisChicago, IL
http://reptilefest.com/
IRCF attendees: Desiree Wong

Season update

Well, its that time of year again. The snakes are paired and cycled while the lizards are cooled, all in preparation for the up coming 08/09 hatchling season. The breeding season started off with a major disappointment last month, when I introduced the pair of striped Maccies pictured earlier in the blog and noticed that something "wasn't quiet right". After watching what supposedly was the female attempt to mate the male, I decided to probe the snakes for some piece of mind. Upon probing it became obvious that this pair of Maccies I was so anxiously waiting to pair turned out to both be MALES. A major let down. Soon after this I decided to pair a few of my snakes. One particular female started to show signs of being very keen for breeding, wriggling her tail and scent marking the enclosure as soon as the male was introduced to the enclosure. As well as this female, almost every other set of snakes paired are showing signs of mating. I am very anxious to see how this season turns out. I will update the blog with more info further down the track, particularly if any snakes become gravid.

Kane