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SUMMARY:The History\, Captive Care\, & Propagation of the Asian Water Dragon
DESCRIPTION:The Asian (or Chinese) water dragon is a beautiful and desirable lizard from Southeast Asia. Once commonly seen\, this species has often failed to thrive under traditional reptile keeping practices. \n\n\n\nAlex Myers\, who has been keeping and breeding Chinese water dragons with consistent success\, will share how he incorporated natural history and biological studies into their captive husbandry to ensure the species thrives\, reproduces\, and can be more easily maintained.   \n\n\n\n            This is your chance to learn the secrets of keeping this colorful\, elegant looking lizard!
URL:https://mnherpsoc.org/event/2025-july-general-meeting
LOCATION:Harriet Alexander Nature Center (HANC)\, 2520 Dale Street North\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T190000
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SUMMARY:Riley Jimison: Carpet Pythons
DESCRIPTION:The Misunderstood and Highly Variable Species You Didn’t Know You Loved! \n\n\n\nRiley Jimison of Riley’s Reptiles will review the various species/sub-species of Carpet Pythons\, with some taxonomic updates. He will talk about their care in captivity and discuss their varieties\, morphs\, misconceptions\, and share his personal experiences with these wonderful animals. \n\n\n\nThese beautiful pythons are a favorite of many herp keepers. Find out why!
URL:https://mnherpsoc.org/event/2025-june-general-meeting
LOCATION:Harriet Alexander Nature Center (HANC)\, 2520 Dale Street North\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T160000
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SUMMARY:Waterfest
DESCRIPTION:Pavillion at Lake Phalen\, St. Paul \n\n\n\nThis free\, family festival celebrating our clean lakes provides an opportunity for outdoor hands-on learning about clean water\, wildlife\, and land and water conservation. \n\n\n\nParking: WaterFest takes place at the Lake Phalen Park Pavilion (1600 Phalen Dr. St. Paul\, MN 55106). Parking is limited\, so consider coming by bike or using our free shuttles from the Phalen Recreation Center and Phalen Beach lots for a park-and-ride option.
URL:https://mnherpsoc.org/event/waterfest
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T140000
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SUMMARY:Environmental Fun Fair
DESCRIPTION:Springbrook Nature Center Fridley MN \n\n\n\nJoin Minnesota Herpetological Society for a hands-on event! A variety of outdoor and environmental exhibitors that will be present to help appreciate our wonderful natural world. \n\n\n\nEvent Passport \n\n\n\nVisit different exhibitors and collect stamps to win prizes. The more exhibitors you visit the more entries you receive to win environmentally themed prizes! \n\n\n\nExhibitors \n\n\n\n\n All Energy Solar\n\n\n\nAnoka County 4-H\n\n\n\nAnoka County Master Gardeners\n\n\n\nAnoka County Recycling & Resource Solutions\n\n\n\nBirch Tree Care\n\n\n\nCedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve\n\n\n\nCity of Fridley – Electric Landscaping Equipment Campaign\n\n\n\nCity of Fridley – Street Sweeper\n\n\n\nCoon Creek Watershed District\n\n\n\nFriends of the Boundary Waters\n\n\n\nInternational Wolf Center\n\n\n\nMetropolitan Mosquito Control District\n\n\n\nMinneapolis Toy Library\n\n\n\nMinnesota Herpetological Society\n\n\n\nMinnesota Ornithologists’ Union (MOU) \n\n\n\nRepublic Services – Recycle Truck \n\n\n\nThe Minnesota Mycological Society\n\n\n\nUniversity of Minnesota Turfgrass Science\n\n\n\nWe All Need Food and Water
URL:https://mnherpsoc.org/event/environmental-fun-fair
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T210000
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CREATED:20241114T213143Z
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SUMMARY:Bill Stewart: Exploring the Challenges of Reptile Rescue
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URL:https://mnherpsoc.org/event/2025-may-general-meeting
LOCATION:Harriet Alexander Nature Center (HANC)\, 2520 Dale Street North\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T190000
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SUMMARY:2025 White Snake Sale
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URL:https://mnherpsoc.org/event/2025-april-general-meeting
LOCATION:Harriet Alexander Nature Center (HANC)\, 2520 Dale Street North\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T190000
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SUMMARY:Behavior and Care of Dart Frogs
DESCRIPTION:Within the Dendrobatidae (dart frogs)\, the vanzolinii group of Ranitomeya has the most advanced offspring nurturing adaptations. \n\n\n\nJohn Zillmer of Silver Apple Exotics will explain those parental behaviors and how they impact captive husbandry—offering specific ways in which keepers can best nurture these nurturing dart frog species.
URL:https://mnherpsoc.org/event/2025-march-general-meeting
LOCATION:Harriet Alexander Nature Center (HANC)\, 2520 Dale Street North\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T190000
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SUMMARY:2025 February General Meeting
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URL:https://mnherpsoc.org/event/2025-february-general-meeting
LOCATION:Harriet Alexander Nature Center (HANC)\, 2520 Dale Street North\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250103T210000
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CREATED:20241114T212136Z
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SUMMARY:Using Environmental DNA to Detect the Four-toed Salamander in Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Alyssa Roberts will present “Using Environmental DNA (eDNA) to Detect the Four-toed Salamander (Hemidactylium scutatum) in Minnesota”. Don’t miss this fascinating talk by an in-the-trenches researcher at our new meeting space\, the Harriet Alexander Nature Center!
URL:https://mnherpsoc.org/event/2025-january-general-meeting
LOCATION:Harriet Alexander Nature Center (HANC)\, 2520 Dale Street North\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T210000
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SUMMARY:2024 Holiday Banquet
DESCRIPTION:Hello Members!!! \n\n\n\nThe annual holiday banquet is scheduled for December 7th following the general meeting on the 6th. The banquet is again at Snake Discovery but a little later than usual. There are still a few spots available to attend\, we do have to cap it at 30 due to room capacity. Here are the details: Please email me at banquet@mnherpsoc.org or reach out to me directly with any questions via text or messenger or if you’d like to register. Cost is $10 per person to help cover the cost of the banquet. \n\n\n\nTime: 6:15 with the speaker starting around 7pm. \n\n\n\nThis event is potluck style\, I will make the main dish of meat and provide the basics to go with that\, please plan to bring a dish to pass. No alcohol allowed but you can bring other beverages\, I will provide water and a couple soda options. \n\n\n\nLavania
URL:https://mnherpsoc.org/event/2024-holiday-banquet
LOCATION:Snake Discovery\, 831 Century Ave N\, Maplewood\, MN\, 55119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T190000
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SUMMARY:Herps of Western Australia
DESCRIPTION:Frank Colacicco will talk about the reptiles that call the red deserts of Western Australia home. From Knob-tailed Geckos and Thorny Devils to King Brown snakes and Black Headed Pythons\, if you like Australian reptiles\, this talk will be right down your alley.\n \nBorn and raised in the redwoods of California\, Frank Colacicco can’t remember a time when he wasn’t actively looking for reptiles. Trips to the local pond soon turned to weekend road-trips to the southern Californian deserts which quickly graduated to plane flights to far-flung corners of the world in search of unique and rare reptiles. Lizards\, and especially geckos really caught his attention early on and continue to be his focus. He is captivated by the deserts and harsh environments of the world and has traveled extensively\, camera in hand in search of reptiles.\n \nFrank will also be the speaker at our annual Holiday Banquet on December 7th\, talking about Herping the Arabian Peninsula. Members\, get your tickets for this event at Snake Discovery soon\, because space is limited!\n \nRemember! We have moved!\n \nCheck out the announcement here.
URL:https://mnherpsoc.org/event/2024-december-general-meeting
LOCATION:Harriet Alexander Nature Center (HANC)\, 2520 Dale Street North\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T150000
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CREATED:20241022T023643Z
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SUMMARY:Conserving the Vibrant Legacy and Intriguing Behaviors of the Peacock Monitor
DESCRIPTION:Endemic to one island in the Lesser SundaIslands of the South Pacific\, the Peacock Monitor was once imported as BlueSpotted Timor Monitors. Common on importer and wholesaler lists\, theywere passed over by most keepers. Described as their own species by Robert Sprackland in 1999 and named after herpetologist Walter Auffenberg\, thiscolorful monitor became listed as Endangered only 20 years later(2019). In 2014\, Ryan began working with Peacock Monitors and in 2017 heard there wasgoing to be a population survey on Roti Island on Varanus auffenbergi. Knowing they may no longer come into captivity\, Ryan and Erica worked over thenext 7 years to collect the largest known collection of Varanus Auffenbergi inone place anywhere in the world. Come discover how a small colorfulmonitor created a passion that built an assurance colony for the species.
URL:https://mnherpsoc.org/event/conserving-the-vibrant-legacy-and-intriguing-behaviors-of-the-peacock-monitor
LOCATION:Borlaug Hall\, 1991 Upper Buford Cir\, St Paul\, MN\, 55108
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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