Robert Applegate
"Breeding Kingsnakes and Milksnakes"
Bob has been involved with reptiles for over 40 years. Beginning as a young neophyte collector, he is now a retired fire chief and a full-time commercial herpetoculturist. Breeder of 20-30 types of snakes, he also produces Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards. He is the author of "The General Care and Maintenance of Milk Snakes" as well as countless articles. Bob tries to find the fun and humorous side of herping for his entertainment and that of others. Website: www.applegatereptiles.com
Bert Langerwerf
"Captive Propagation of Lacertas"
Agama International Herpetological Institute, Inc. is the world's largest Water Dragon, Tegu, and Lacerta producer. It is owned by Bert and Hester Langerwerf. The have been breeding reptiles for three decades, concentrating on lizards, but also a few turtles and amphibians. Bert started keeping reptiles when he was in his early teens back in Holland. In 1985, the Langerwerfs moved to the Canary Islands off the coast of Morocco. There they built a reptile park for the tourists. After having traveled to New Zealand to explore the possibility of opening a park there, the Langerwerf family moved, in 1988, to Montevallo, Alabama. They have bred over 125 species of lizards to date. Website: home.earthlink.net/~timo2
"Python" Pete Kuhn
"Captive Reproduction of Australia's Dwarf Monitors"
Owner of Python Pete Reptiles. Pete specializes in breeding rare pythons and small Australian Monitors. he focuses on a limited number of breeding projects and produces quality rather than quantity. Website: www.pythonpete.com
Dr. Scott Stahl, D.V.M.
"Why and How to Quarantine Your Herps" and "Reptile Obstetrics"
1999 President of the American Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV). Scott is a world-renowned veterinarian and is also a hobbyist. Website: www.arav.org
Jeff Ettling
"Captive Management of Venomous Reptiles"
Curator of Reptiles & Amphibians, Jeff rejoined the St. Louis Zoo in 1995 after serving as curator of Herpetology at the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas, for four years. His earlier St. Louis Zoo experience was as a keeper hand head keeper at the Herpetarium. Jeff holds a B.S. and M.S. in biology from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. His primary interest is in snakes, with a particular passion for Old World mountain vipers of genus Vipera. Website: www.stlzoo.org
Richard Evans "Keeping and Breeding of Western Hognose Snakes"
Owner of West Texas Reptiles. The originator of th Pastel Pink Albino Hognose, Albino Hognose, Hypomelanistic Hognose, and other new morphs. Look for his article in the June, 2000 issue of Reptiles Magazine.
Website: www.albinohognose.com
Dr. Perran Ross
"Challenges for Crocodile Conservation"
Dr. Ross is an Executive Officer of the Crocodile Specialist Group, a worldwide network of biologists, wildlife managers, government officials, independent researchers, etc., involved in the conservation of alligators, crocodiles, caimans, and gharials in the wild. The group operates under the sponsorship of the Species Survival Commission (SSC) of IUCN-The World Conservation Union. Website: flmnh.ufl.edu/natsci/herpetology.htm
Terry Vandeventer
"Natural History of the Boa Constrictor Species Complex"
Owner of Arco Iris Herpetoculture & Living Reptile Museum Educational Productions. Terry was brought up in central Illinois and has been keeping reptiles for more than 40 years. In 1976, he accepted a position with the Jackson Zoological Park in Jackson, Mississippi. After 5 1/2 years as head of the reptile division, Terry left to devote more time to his private collection and to develop a public lecture series dealing with herps. He also serves as a field associate in herpetology with the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science and regularly guides trips into the Amazon for Greentracks, Inc. Website: www.herptiles.com/aih
Andy Highfield
"Chelonian Husbandry"
(see Keynote Speaker for bio)
Keynote Speaker
Andy Highfield
"20 Years of Travels with Tortoises"
A member of the Tortoise Trust, Andy Highfield has been an integral force in educating the masses on the proper care and conservation of our shelled friends. Andy has published several books and countless articles guiding turtle and tortoise owners in caring for their pets. Website: www.ttrust@globalnet.co.uk
Special Workshop
A special session will be held on Sunday for those interested in the more advanced medical care of reptiles and amphibians. Call for details on Sunday's opportunity for veterinarians to receive continuing education credits.
REPTILE SALE
Sunday will be an all day sale. There will be 70 vendor tables with vendors from all over the US. Hundreds of fascinating reptiles and amphibians will be for sale and display. You'll also find books, supplies, equipment, reptile-related crafts, and much more for sale. You can meet and talk to top breeders and get their expert advice.
LOGISTICS
The Symposium begins on Friday evening October 13th and continues through Sunday, October 15th. It will be held at the
KCI Airport Hilton (I-29 & 112th Street) 8801 NW 112th Street
Kansas City, MO
For reservations, call (816) 891-8900. The room rate is $79, but you must mention that you are there for the reptile event.
Directions
From Omaha, NE:
Take I-80 to I-29S Take I-29S into Kansas City Take 112th Street Exit (exit #12) Turn left, the Airport Hilton will be on your right.
From Des Moines:
Take I-35S to Liberty, MO Take MO-152 West to I-29N Take I-29N to 112th Street Exit Turn right, Airport Hilton will be on your right.
