The Calusa Herpetological Society Of Southwest Florida

Thursday, September 2, 2010 - 7:00 pm

SPEAKER & TOPIC :  Mike Rochford may lead the most exciting life of any herper in Florida!  He’s deep in the thick of things working down in Everglades National Park as a biologist researching the natural histories of big snakes and crocodilians.  Mike’s the guy radio-tracking the Burmese pythons by plane, airboat, and on foot out in the hammocks and sawgrass.  He’s been doing it full-time the last few years, and is one of the hands-on people collecting the data in the field.  Tonight he will bring us completely up-to-date on the state of the invasive crisis with pythons, especially since the hard January 2010 freezes, and will also comment on other invasive species trying to get a foothold in Florida.  This will be a GREAT presentation with THE man with the answers  –  DON’T  DARE  MISS  THIS  TALK  ! 

WHO'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