The Calusa Herpetological Society Of Southwest Florida

Thursday, March 7, 2013 - 7:00 pm

SPEAKER & TOPIC: Tonight's speaker is Stephanie Cappiello from the Chicago Herpetological Society.  Stephanie is an undergraduate at Dominican University in River Forest, IL  and is pursuing a degree in biology.  Her talk will focus on her undergraduate research project on gopher tortoises, at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, for the honors program. She is studying how burrow placement affects thermoregulation. Her presentation will also include background information on how she was introduced to reptiles and how she applies her love of herps at school. The presentation will end with a general overview of turtle natural history and husbandry. See you there!

HO'S INVITED ? You are! Anyone with an interest in any aspect of herpetology or herpetoculture is welcome to attend, learn, and exchange their experiences with our friendly membership. Come out to meet others who keep, breed or study reptiles and amphibians, and let them share their fascination with you. We average 35 – 70 people attending every meeting.

Cookies and cold soda, a nightly raffle of live herps, herp products, and books follow each speaker's talk, and lots of herp camaraderie, gossip, and fun can be counted upon at all meetings !

For more info , call (239) 728-2390 or (239) 481-3525 or  EMAIL: info@calusaherp.org