Qld Reptile Expo

[herpkeeper]

Trimaco, if that comment is aimed at me, well for starter's i wasn't there. I live in north Queensland. i have friends who are vets and i hear of OPMV like cases regulary. I for one do not want to see anyone or their animals suffer. read my post again, like i said - hands on is definately the way to attract people to an animal but it is also the way to invite trouble.... the more people who become aware of the danger's, the less likely the spread of infectious diseases & heart ache. please note : I am not trying to offend anyone, just trying to make people more vigilant
cheers HK.

 

[weedyau]

Thumbs up to all involved in putting on the expo.
Double thumbs up to exhibitors 1-4 for coping with excited children coming through the entry. Perhaps a big python being handled at the hall entry might calm things inside?
My trip from Toowoomba was well worth it. Thanks everyone.

 

[mrs_davo]

RE: Handling of animals

WE only let a few people handle a small percentage of our animals - probably 3-4 animals tops and probably only 10-12 people. Some of the kids (and the occasional adult ) did not like that fact that we were not letting people handle our animals much, but as Simon said it was our choice and we decided to only let a select few handle them .
I feel that there has to be some hands on contact as these events - but as the animals can be unpredictable and hygene has turned out to be an issue - limiting it seems to be the only option.
I would have loved for more people to handle some of our animals ( as we love to show them off ) - but for the above reasons we decided keep it to a minimum.
Next year we will also only let a select few handle them as well

 

[Kersten]

Glad to hear you enjoyed the day Weedyau, and that you felt it as worth the drive. Hope to see you there next year!

Cheers,

Kersten

 

[TRIMACO]

Sorry Herpkeeper, not aimed at you, I do understand the the issues that people are concerned about I just wish they had of addressed it face to face instead of on the public forum.

 

[Vixen]

I agree its best to not handle the animals for risk of transferring mites/other diseases, but as said it is good for the public and I understand that too.

Its just hard though as even if you dont allow them to handle your animals, the ones who already have been holding other animals still come over and are touching your table / displays. Washing hands is not guaranteed to help, and I didnt see one person washing their hands anyway. Although I had F10 wipes going over our table every now and then.

Anywho here's some of our photos from the day, looking forward to next year!

 

[herpkeeper]

nice pics Keyana, beautiful animals, but gee those Ackies look like they could do with a feed LOL

 

[ivonavich]

damn that boy is good with a camera....

 

[Vixen]

Eh those are photos are nothing compared to what he can normally do, was actually quite rushed taking them. :lol:

 

[method]

 

[PimmsPythons]

great photos method. might have to chase up a few of those albino photos.the monitor photos are crackers as well.
cheers
simon

 

[Ishah]

Did anyone get pics of the exhibitors and/at their stalls/tables? I took a few at the start of the day of the pit, and they all turned out crap no matter what setting I had my camera set to, so just gave up on taking anymore pics for the rest of the day sadly...

 

[Kersten]

Did anyone get pics of the exhibitors

I sure as hell hope not, I ducked those cameras like Lester Ellis dodging a punch.....oh bugger, bad analogy....

 

[hazza195]

reptile expo question

Hello when and where is the QLD reptile expo and can you by reptiles there.

 

[Varanidae]

The Expo should probably be at the end of July again and I think you may be able to buy reptiles at the next one but not positive about it yet.

 

[The Reptile Outlet]

Hello when and where is the QLD reptile expo and can you by reptiles there.

The one that's referred to in this post is actually the one that's usually held in Gladstone in April each year. I believe it wasn't held this year because of the Qld floods. There are two other Expos/Festivals in Qld. One is the one on the Gold Coast usually around July and the other is our Reptile Festival held in Ipswich in November each year. This year it will be November 12th. For the first time ever in Qld, reptiles will be able to be sold at our Festival, but only if they are what's available on a Qld Commercial license.
cheers
Joy