From: garys@pictel.com (Gary Sullivan)
Newsgroups: rec.pets.herp
Subject: Herp Info Resource List
Date: 6 Apr 92 15:29:22 GMT
Article-I.D.: pictel.1992Apr6.152922.7454
Organization: PictureTel Corporation



  A List of National Herpetological Information Resources
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  1. AFH/The Vivarium (following is excerpted from The Vivarium)

     The American Federation of Herpetoculturists (AFH) is a non-profit
     national organization whose purpose is to represent the interests of
     herpetoculturists, people who maintain and breed amphibians and reptiles
     in captivity.

     A primary goal of the AFH is to form effective legislative action
     committees to assure that herpetoculturists can uphold their rights to
     pursue and enjoy herpetoculture.

     Another goal of the AFH is the dissemination of information related
     to herpetoculture among private herpetoculturists, herpetological
     societies, zoos, veterinarians, research institutions, the pet industry
     and the general public.

     This will be accomplished through The Vivarium, the official publication
     of the AFH, the first high quality national herpetocultural journal to
     document the accomplishments of herpetoculturists and to promote a
     general philosophy of herpetoculture whereby captive propagation can
     contribute to the conservation of biological diversity.

     The Vivarium is a 48-64 page, 8.5"x11" journal with both black and white
     and full color photographs.  This professional publication is published
     quarterly.

     Note: The Vivarium is great stuff. (12/11/90 GJS)

     Membership rates:
                          Individual ..................... $26.00
                          Foreign Country Membership ..... $32.00
                          Institutional Membership ....... $46.00
                          Sustaining Membership .......... $60.00
                          Patron Membership ............. $100.00

     Membership application:  Send name, address, country, and interests to

                          AFH
                          P.O. Box 1131
                          Lakeside, CA  92040
                          U.S.A.


   2. Reptile and Amphibian Magazine (excerpt from advertisement)

      A bi-monthly full-color publication for those who enjoy keeping and
      studying herptiles.  U.S. subscription rate $12/year (6 issues),
      $22/2-years (12 issues).  Sample copy $4.00.  Pet shop quantity
      discounts.  Ms and photos purchased; send SASE for guidelines.

      Note: R & A is a small (TV-guide dimensions, about 60 pages) magazine
            for a general audience.  Not bad.  (12/11/90 GJS)

                          R.D. 3, Box 3709-A
                          Pottsville, PA  17901
                          phone (717)622-1098

       In Canada, add $3/yr, foreign $10 surface, $25 airmail/yr.
       This information has been checked and is current for the Jan/Feb '92
       issue.  (01/04/92 GJS)


   3. Herpetology On-Line Computer Network (text of article in The Vivarium)

      The Herpetology On-Line Network has been established in Philadelphia
      as the first computer based messaging system to connect the
      herpetological community.  Any communication computer or terminal can
      connect with one of Herp-Net's six lines by dialing the primary access
      number: (215)464-3562  24 hours per day [my own comment -  8 bits, no
      parity, 1 stop bit].  There are no fees required to access Herp-Net.

      Those interested in the study, breeding, or conservation of reptiles or
      amphibians can meet others on-line, ask questions, discuss the current
      literature, and exchange files.  It is a great way to learn what others
      are doing and make new friends.

      If you need help in selecting a computer, modem, or getting on-line,
      write for the new booklet, "Connecting to Herp-Net."

      For more information or submission of news, please contact:

                          Mark F. Miller
                          Herpetology On-Line Network
                          P.O. Box 52261
                          Philadelphia, PA  19115
                          phone (215)464-3561.

      In an effort to keep its members better informed in between issues of
      The Vivarium, the AFH will be placing messages with the Herpetology
      On-Line Network.

      Note: HERP-NET also maintains an extensive list of herp societies,
      as well as a list of its callers and their herp interests.  They also
      provide a book search/puchasing service. (GJS 12/31/91)


   4. Internet/Usenet News Herpetology discussion group (rec.pets.herps)

      Discussion group on the Internet/Usenet News network.  Most major
      universities and many private companies are connected to this network.

      For those who have network access, but not News access, there is a way
      to post to the newsgroup through e-mail.  Postings should be e-mailed to
      "REC-PETS-HERPS@UCBVAX.BERKELEY.EDU".  Please specify in the posting
      if you are not able to read the newsgroup, so that others wishing to
      respond to your message will do so by e-mail.  Soon there may also be
      an e-mail news list to send all postings via e-mail to interested people
      who cannot read the newsgroup directly.  (GJS 12/31/91)

      Copy of forming information from call-for-votes creating the newsgroup:

      NAME:
        rec.pets.herp

      STATUS:
	unmoderated

      CHARTER:

        This newsgroup is a forum for the discussion of vivarium-living
        animals as pets.  The discussion will be limited to Reptiles,
	Amphibians and miscellaneous exotic animals, such as tarantulas.

 	Mammals, Birds and Fish will not be discussed in this group.
	The existing group rec.pets is useful but is often inundated
	with postings concerned with the more usual types of pets.  The
	new group will be a dedicated forum, where only the specified
	types of animal will be discussed.

      NAME SELECTION:

	Several names were discussed.  Rec.pets.exotic was suggested, for
 	example, but rejected in order to avoid ferret and macaw postings.
	Rec.pets.reptiles was suggested but we wish to include also keepers
	of amphibians and a few other exotics.  Rec.pets.ectotherms was
	also suggested but seemed too obscure.


   5. Slaven's Inventory (posted text by Paul J. Hollander from rec.pets.herps)

      1991 EDITION - NOW AVAILABLE

      REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS IN CAPTIVITY - BREEDING, LONGEVITY, AND INVENTORY
         CURRENT JANUARY 1, 1991

      At 506 pages, this edition is the largest and most current report on the 
      status of living reptiles and amphibians in captivity.  Information for
      278 public and private collections found throughout the world, includes
      a complete inventory listing providing location and sex of 46,865
      specimens.  Also includes longevity records, reproductive information for
      the previous season (1990), and recent taxonomic name changes.

      PRICES:
      Current issue -
         1991  Softbound   $30.00
         1991  Hardbound   $40.00

      Past issues -
         1980-1989  Softbound   $25.00 (each book)
         1990       Softbound   $30.00

      Postage & Handling           $3.00 (each book)
      Additional overseas postage  $1.00 (each book)

      Make check/money order out to Frank L. Slavens.

      Send order to Frank L. Slavens, address below.


      INFORMATION REQUEST

      Anyone keeping live reptiles and amphibians is asked to contribute to the
      annual inventory of captive animals.  Please submit the following
      information current January 1st of each year.
      

      1) A complete inventory of all reptiles and amphibians living in your 
      collection as of January 1.  Sexes of adult animals should be included
      and listed male (1.0.0) female (0.1.0) unknown (0.0.1).  Juvenile animals
      should also be listed using the same format.
      For example, 1.2.1 + juv 0.0.10 would read: 1 adult male, 2 adult
      females, 1 adult of unknown sex, 0 juvenile males, 0 juvenile females,
      and 10 juveniles of unknown sex.

      2) A list of all species bred during the previous year.  Information may
      be sparse with simply an indication that the taxon was bred during the
      year, or it may be quite lengthy including, but not limited to: dates of
      copulation, dates of egg laying and hatching, types of substrates and
      temperature used during incubation, light cycles, hibernation, etc.  Any
      type of valuable information up to three or four paragraphs may be used.

      3) A list of all specimens in your collection which you believe may set 
      longevity records for the species.  List the date of acquisition; your 
      specimen ID number; the sex; estimated age at capture; wild or captive
      bred; living or dead; there is also room for brief notes.

      4) A list of any publications (including books, museum bulletins,
      journals, magazines, etc.) with reference to reproduction of captive
      reptiles and amphibians.

      5) Please be sure to list your name, address, and telephone numbers as
      you want them listed.

      All information should be sent to:

                          Frank L. Slavens
                          P.O. Box 30744
                          Seattle, Washington 98103     (PJH 12/31/91)


   6. Fauna Classifieds.

      Comprehensive listing of advertisements for sale of animals, books,
      reptile food items, etc.  (GJS 4/6/92)

      Published monthly, first class postage. $14.00/year, $26.00/2-years,
      Canada $15.00 U.S., Foreign $22.00 U.S.

                          Fauna Classifieds
                          555 Vista Rio Court
                          Woodbridge, CA  95258
                          phone (209)368-1304 evenings


   7. Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR)

      A nationwide society.  Oriented primarily toward academics.
      (12/11/90 GJS) Very competent folks.  Publishes two regular journals:

        Herptelological Review:  Meetings, goings-on, abstracts of
          academic studies, scholarly and general-interest articles

        Journal of Herpetology:  Scholarly peer-review journal of herp research

      Excerpt from blurb on inside cover of 1989 Herp Review:

      Membership is open to anyone interested in amphibians and reptiles.
      Members have voting privileges in the Society.  The receive the
      "Journal of Herpetology" (4 issues annually), "Herpetological Review"
      (4 issues annually), and occasional issues of "Facsimile Reprints in
      Herpetology."  Members may purchase other Society publications.

                                 ANNUAL DUES 1989
      Student Member...............$25.00   Sustaining Member.......$50.00
      Regular Member...............$35.00   Contributing Member.....$75.00
      Institutional Subscription...$60.00   Life member............$600.00

      For membership information, contact the treasurer:

                          Douglas H. Taylor
                          Dept. of Zoology
                          Miami University
                          Oxford, OH  45056


    8. Tropical Fish Hobbyist

      TFH is a large outfit that covers herps as well as fish.  They publish
      a magazine that has some herp articles, but is primarily devoted to fish.
      They also publish a plethora of good herp books.  They will send a list
      of publications upon request.  (12/11/90 GJS)

                           TFH
                           P.O. Box 427
                           Neptune, NJ  07753


   9. Reptile Defense Fund

      Conservation group dedicated to the preservation of reptile species.
      Also fights for more sympathetic treatment on reptiles and amphibians
      in other situations.  Has been instrumental in helping fight the
      "Jake the Snake" wrestler, who mistreats his animals in public.
      Also aids in protesting against disgusting behavior associated with
      "rattlesnake roundups".  (Next time someone asks you to "support the
      Jaycee's", tell them you don't support organizations that sponsor
      widespread destruction of wildlife and barbaric displays of cruelty.)
      (4/6/92 GJS)


                           Reptile Defense Fund
                           c/o Dez Crawford
                           P.O. Box 16042
                           Baton Rouge, LA  70893
                           phone: (504)767-6394


  10. VaraNews/Varanid Information Exchange (VARANIX)

      Newsletter of some sort dedicated to Varanids (monitor lizards)

      Note: This newsletter is in its infancy.  It seems to be virtually
      a one-man operation and has only published one issue. (GJS 10/4/90)
      Addendum: Still in operation.  Has published at least 8 issues so far.
      (GJS 12/31/91)

                          Greg Naclerio
                          8726 D. South Sepulveda Blvd. #243
                          Los Angeles, CA  90045


  11. National Turtle and Tortoise Society

      (text of advertisement in Fauna Classifieds 12/91, WARNING: I am
      not personally familiar with this organization  GJS 12/31/91)

      Dedicated to the research, conservation, and captive propagation of
      turtles and tortoises.  Meetings take place on the last Friday
      of each month at 7:30 pm, Living Streams Christian Church,
      2002 E. Missouri, Phoenix, AZ.  Bimonthly publication, THE CARAPACE,
      is loaded with info.  For information:

                           National Turtle and Tortoise Society
                           Dept. FC
                           P.O. Box 9806
                           Phoenix, AZ  85068-9806
                           phone (602)482-1455


  12. Herpetological Directory

      (text of advertisement in Fauna Classifieds 12/91, WARNING: I am
      not personally familiar with this publication  GJS 12/31/91)

      A valuable information source containing private and commercial
      breeders, U.S. and foreign herp societies, wholesalers, and
      sources for rodents and other food items, supplies and equipment,
      and publications.  Send $19.95 to:

                          Great Valley Serpentarium
                          2379 Maggio Circle, Unit C
                          Lodi, CA  95240


  13. Wings and Hooves

      (text of advertisement in Fauna Classifieds 12/91, WARNING: I am
      not personally familiar with this publication  GJS 12/31/91)

      Information on exotic animals and the marketplace.
      Subscribe to Wings and Hooves, $16/year

                          Dept. 14
                          Rt. 3
                          Box 65
                          Chandler, OK  74834


  14. American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists/ Copeia

      Large academic society that publishes the journal Copeia.
      $35/yr for 4 issues.  Specify your interest as "herp" or "ich"
      or both.  VISA/MC/check payable to ASIH.

                          Business Office, ASIH
                          Dept. Zoology
                          Southern Illinois Univ.
                          Carbondale, IL  62901-6501


  15. American Association of Reptile Veterinarians.

      Further information on this group to be added soon.


  16. Herpetologists Monthly Report.

      I don't know much about this publication.  William Mara, who is on
      HERP-NET, can give more details.  (GJS 4/6/92)

                          Herpetologists Monthly Report
                          P.O. Box 1151
                          Wall, NJ  07719


  17. Snake Breeder, the International Newsletter for Snake Enthusiasts
      (text of ad in New England Herp Society Newsletter), is now available
      in the U.S.  (WARNING: I am not personally familiar with this
      publication  GJS 4/6/92)

      This is the new version of the late, lamented Snake Keeper Magazine.
      New distribution assures better service.  Local NEHS members may
      examine copies at the meetings; ask Dave or Allison McNeill.
      Non-members or out-of-state members, please write for information to;

                          Snake Breeder
                          c/o Allison McNeill
                          41 Webster St. #1
                          Malden, MA  02148

      Some info on the old snake keeper magazine follows:

      Snake Keeper Magazine (excerpt from advertisement)
      SORRY - I'VE JUST BEEN INFORMED THAT SNAKE KEEPER MAGAZINE IS
      DEFUNCT.  BACK ISSUES ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE ADDRESS BELOW (GJS 10/4/90)
      The only international magazine on snakes designed for both the
      beginning snake enthusiast and professional snake breeder.  Articles
      on both common and rare species written by top European hobbyists.
      Also contains a classified section to market your captive bred herps.
      Sample copy $3.00, one year (12 issues) $33.00.
                          Zoo Med Laboratories
                          1615 E. St. Gertrude
                          Santa Ana, CA  92705
                          phone (714)641-3822


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  Comments:  This list compiled by Gary Sullivan (garys@pictel.com)
  on 04/06/92.  It is intended to summarize the chief nationwide sources of
  information and organizations for Herpetological enthusiasts, within my
  severely limited knowledge.  Individual dealers are not included, but can
  be found through classified advertisements in the listed magazines and
  newsletters.
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