• Arizona Herpetological Association

    May 28 General Meeting 

    Published on 05-01-2013 01:55 PM

    NEWS FLASH !

    May 28 2013
    Cale Morris
    Topic: Rattlesnake Behavior Research Project

    We will be reviewing a three year rattlesnake research project conducted in Usery Mountain and White Tanks Mountain Regional Parks. The study focused on all six species of rattlesnakes found in the Phoenix Metro area. The project involved locating rattlesnakes within and around the parks, and then data was recorded on their behaviors including rattling, striking, procrypsis and escaping. The study was designed to help educate the public on how rattlesnakes generally behave when encountered while hiking or camping in the desert. The data stands in sharp contrast to what we see in the media and on television. We will discuss some of the research techniques used in the study as well as strategies for using this information in educational outreach and conservations programs involving rattlesnakes. Statistics and data will be provided to attendees in a hard copy format for use in outreach programs.

    LIVE HERPS ALLOWED AT MEETINGS AGAIN NOW ! Come on out for the evening, hang out and talk herps, and meet some of the people you've been talking to here on the forums. And, now that our new meeting site is okay with it, feel free to bring live animals to show off, trade, ??? If you have animals (properly housed in cages, plastic boxes, cups, etc., of course) or reptile supplies that you're looking to sell or swap, feel free to bring them with you.

    The AHA will supply some light food for the evening. Feel free to bring a dish or snack to share if you like.

    Please remember we are at the new location on Thomas and 28 Pl. at the East Side Baptist Church, 2828 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix AZ.

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