Gordon Rodda – USGS

Invasive Species Science

Research Zoologist

Duty Station:
Fort Collins Science Center
2150 Centre Ave
Bldg C
Fort Collins, CO 80526 

Phone: 970-226-9471
Fax: 970.226.9230
Email: roddag@usgs.gov

Bob Reed – USGS

Invasive Species Science

Research Wildlife Biologist

Duty Station:
Fort Collins Science Center
2150 Centre Ave
Bldg C
Fort Collins, CO 80526 

Phone: 970-226-9464
Fax: 970.226.9230
Email: reedr@usgs.gov

 

 

FWS

Roybal, Art Fish & Wildlife Biologist

Phone: 469-4317

USGS Denies Due Process to Reptile Industry

Man Bitten By Venomous Snake At Walmart

Kansas woman pried from mouth of her pet python

Male snakes favour manhood over dinner

Taipan victim escapes prosecution for beheading snake

PETA re-launches campaign against snake shows

Police seize 70+ snakes and cash from home in Texas

The Edmonton Reptile and Amphibian Society (ERAS) was founded in 1994. Our objectives are the promotion of the study and conservation of reptiles and amphibians and the facilitation of communication between society members. These goals are met by publishing a society journal, hosting lectures in herpetology, offering to support related to environmental and animal welfare interest groups, and providing opportunities for members to meet and discuss topics relating to reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates.

Educating our members and the public on topics such as reptile conservation and proper reptile husbandry is an ongoing endeavor. Even so, many animals are abandoned or surrendered because of various reasons, including time restrictions, loss of interest or downright neglect. Since its inception, the Reptile Rescue Program can testify to its success with the placement of over 500 animals.

Guess what is right around the corner? That is right! The Edmonton Reptile and Amphibian Society’s annual Spring Show & Sale crawls, slithers and climbs it’s way into the Sands Hotel the second weekend in May! The exact dates of this year’s expo is Saturday, May 14th from 10am until 5pm and Sunday, May 15th from 11am until 4pm. This show is a fantastic opportunity to learn about reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates and the proper care needed to keep them healthy and happy as pets. This show is expected to be the biggest ERAS show ever with over 40 vendors covering nearly 85 tables. There will be lots of animals on display as well as available to purchase from local Canadian breeders and enthusiasts. You’ll also find an assortment of feeders, supplies, enclosures and accessories available to fill all your herp-related needs! As an adult you’ll only need $6 to gain access while teens and children need only $5 and $4 respectively. And best of all children 3 and under and all ERAS members get in for free! So mark the dates down on your calendar and come on down and get in touch with your wild side!

Save The Frogs rally planned for EPA’s DC headquarters; herbicide atrazine target of protest

Constricting Rules Irk Snake Entrepreneurs

Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin\’s dad arrested over energy firm protest

More Than Two Dozen Snakes Removed From St. Francis Home

Route of path is changed to protect lizards

Dodge City: No more pet alligators

WA woman finds alligator in garage

Comment period extended for lizard listing

Thailand seizes 2,000 monitor lizards

The following was released via the USARK website today. For those unaware of what’s going on. This ruling will make owning and transporting certain species of constrictor snakes illegal. That’s the real deal in a nutshell. Now then, the way it reads is that these species will no longer be imported but the facts are if you read deeper into it that the species listed will not only not be able to be imported but they will also not be able to be transported across state lines etc. Besides the fact that the government is taking away a right to own reptiles of our choosing history has shown that it won’t stop there. Do yourself a favor and really read the issues and draw your own conclusions. But please don’t make a knee jerk reaction to something which you may be uninformed on. For more on this topic you can hear Andrew Wyatt explain what and how USARK is combating this at  The Reptile Living Room.