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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.
A Night in Tropical New Guinea
Dr. Robert Sprackland
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Our guest speaker in June 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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In 1998 Dr. Sprackland co-founded the on-line Virtual Museum
of Natural History (VMNH).
As director of VMNH, he conducted biodiversity research in New Guinea and Australia
which resulted in a television program, several published articles, and four books.
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Dr. Sprackland's presentation will
include photographic herpetological highlights from Papua New Guinea. He will also
bring copies of his newly published, revised book
"Giant Lizards", and will autograph copies of his book.
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Giant Lizards
completely revised and expanded second edition
by VMNH Director Robert Sprackland
with contributions by
leading breeders of giant lizards.
This all-new book is filled with updated information, greatly surpassing
the 1992 original in data. Written for zoo keepers and serous herpetologists,
this new release of the classic that marked the beginning of the massive
monitor/tegu popularity that continues to this day.
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Visitors are always welcome - You don't have to be a member to attend.
Bring a friend ~ ~ ~ and enjoy A Night in Tropical New Guinea.
Come check us out.
Friday, June 26th 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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