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If you own reptiles, amphibians, or other cold-blooded animals, and live in the
San Francisco Bay Area, stop in and check us out. We have
monthly meetings at the
Cubberly Community Center in Palo Alto, Ca.
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Dr. Robert Sprackland
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Monitor Lizards
(genus varanus).
This month, on Friday, August 22nd,
our guest speaker will be Dr. Robert Sprackland,
noted author, herpetologist, and world-recognized authority on monitor lizards.
Dr. Sprackland has studied herpetology and paleontology for over 40 years, and holds multiple
degrees in zoology, including a Masters from San Jose State University.
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Dr. Sprackland is a regular contributor to "Reptiles" magazine, and other
reptile, amphibian, fish and nature magazines. He has published a number of books including
All About Lizards (1977), Giant Lizards (1992), and Care of Savannah and
Grasslands Monitors (2001). In addition, Dr. Sprackland has a newly revised edition of
Giant Lizards due out in January 2009. This new, expanded edition will have additional
content from breeders and keepers, including husbandry and breeding tips, in addition to more
general information.
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FROGS, FROGS, FROGS
Come join us -- learn about FROGS and
BIG Lizards
Bring a friend and check us out.
Visitors are always welcome - You don't have to be a member to attend.
Friday, August 22nd at the Cubberly Community Center in Palo Alto.
Doors open at 7:30PM; meeting starts at 8:00PM.
BAARS publishes a monthly newsletter
for its members that is packed with reptile tidbits
and information. In addition, the club has a large library of reptile books, magazines and videos,
and members receive discounts at several
reptile stores.
At our meetings we often have speakers on
subjects such as conservation, care and medical treatment, captive breeding, field studies,
as well as many other interesting areas of herpetology.
We also have workshops where people can bring their pets, relate their many experiences,
and share their knowledge.
In addition, BAARS organizes and participates in a number of live
shows, exhibits, and presentations.
Our members have a wide variety of herps which can be seen and usually handled at our
meetings and events.
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