australian herpetological symposium

[herpingjournal]

We are pleased to bring this very special offer to you.

Due to the success of Reptiles Australasia, we are now able to heavily subsidise the Australian Herpetological Symposium to be held in Sydney this October 1&2.

We are proud to announce that the launch of the highly anticipated “The Complete Carpet Python” will be at the Gala Dinner on the Saturday night.
One of the authors, Dr Justin Julander will be in attendance to sign copies and give an after dinner presentation on what are rapidly becoming ones of the most popular and diverse snakes in the world.

Delegates will receive a FREE copy of “The Complete Carpet Python” at the launch and you will have the opportunity to get it signed by the one of the authors. Delegates will also receive issue 2 of Reptiles Australasia, samples of the IRCF journal REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS, and plenty more!

We are also excited to announce we have some other special guests on the night.
John and Sandy Binns, Organization - International Reptile Conservation Foundation and Fred Burton MBE
Cayman Islands special event: saving the Grand Cayman Blue Iguana - Telegraph. will also be in attendance.


And finally, Sydney University has kindly provided us with a lecture theatre to keep the costs low, and this larger room will allow more delegates to attend.
Everyone who has paid the higher registration costs will be refunded the difference in the next day or so.

The programme will be finalised in the next few days, so stay posted.

The numbers are strictly limited so be quick.

The total investment for the 2 day Symposium, 3 course dinner, Book Launch and more $499

Book on our web-site here via PayPal where you may also use your credit card

Australian Herpetological Symposium 2011 | Reptiles Australasia

 

[Colin]

fantastic news thats awesome

 

[FusionMorelia]

thats wicked! thanks heaps this is an unbelievable event with unreal people involved from top to bottom ,
i cant wait!

 

[Ambush]

Shame I cant attend.. sounds like a great weekend. I have a speedway reunion and there is not many of us left.

 

[$NaKe PiMp]

great! hope i can make it

 

[Colin]

We are proud to announce that the launch of the highly anticipated “The Complete Carpet Python” will be at the Gala Dinner on the Saturday night.
One of the authors, Dr Justin Julander will be in attendance to sign copies and give an after dinner presentation on what are rapidly becoming ones of the most popular and diverse snakes in the world.

sensational I can't wait for a copy of this book.. was chatting to our member Nick Mutton (co-author of the book) today on Facebook.. This is what Nick said..

The book is a full 350 pages and there is no wasted space. Its very comprehensive. There are some very technical and scientific sections in it so there is a quite a bit in it for the more advanced keeper. The topics cover everything from captive care to evolutionary history and reproductive physiology. While morphs are not the priomary focus of the book there the last section is approximately 80 pages of morph and designer carpet images. We are very proud of it and hope it well recieved.

The book has a fair amount of original research and analysis in it, there are definitely subjects and information included in it that have never been addressed in previous books, particularly in the areras of natural/evolutionary history. We also performed a series of expiriments with maternal incubations under different conditions and tracked several variable. From this dat we were able to construct a series of graphs that charted these variable so temperature and humidity etc. over the duration of incubation. This data provided some results I think will surprise some people.

 

[Pythoninfinite]

This is another fantastic opportunity for serious Australian herpers to expand their thinking and gain a different perspective on their hobby. The Symposium in Cairns was the most enriching reptile group-experience I have ever attended, and I've been keeping for 50 years +!

Justin Julander has to be one of the nicest blokes I've ever met, and is without question one of the world's foremost experts on the Carpet Python group. Attendees won't be disappointed if their interest is Carpet Pythons, and Justin can also throw a very bright light on the neuro issues that we hear are problematic for Jags. An academic, he has a deep understanding of the problem. Haven't seen the book, but I reckon it'll be a cracker!

The full lineup for the Symposium is looking impressive indeed, and from my experience at the last one in Cairns, it's not just the formal presentations that are significant, but the social contact throughout the weekend which can change your perspectives on the way you manage your interest in reptiles.

Neil is to be congratulated for his Symposium endeavours, which simply seek to bring something unique and enormously beneficial, especially to serious Aussie herpetologists. With a significant list of international guests to transport and accommodate, these are not cheap events to present. I think of it as an investment in my herp future!

There have been mischievous rumours that this year's Symposium is not going ahead - ignore them

Jamie

great! hope i can make it

Come on Rob, of course you can! Get that bike warmed up and ready to go!

J

 

[mummabear]

See you there guys. I can't wait. I have been looking forward to this since last years one.

 

[Tiliqua]

That's a fantastic price! Great stuff!

 

[herpingjournal]

this is definitely an opportunity not to be missed

 

[Kenno]

Great opportunity

 

[Pythoninfinite]

Hey, isn't that a change - a snake book without a Chondro on the cover ! I spent a few hours in the back of a car (I'm not silly!) while Justin crawled around in the rain, mud and leeches near Cairns, photographing geckos 'in situ.' But the time I spent talking with him when he was actually in the car told me he knows his stuff.

One of the really nice things about the Symposium's international guests in Cairns was the complete lack of ego they demonstrated - each and every one of them was pleasant, modest and accessible, and they were all very free with their knowledge. Very easy to chat with them over lunch or whatever...

Jamie

 

[Wild~Touch]

Gotta say I am kinda partial to the cover of the new book

While I've never met the authors in person I feel like I know them both (slightly) after listening to their guest appeareances on Reptile Radio

I agree Jamie they know their stuff and how refreshing is that in todays world.... (no itchy bits from either one)

Cheers
Sandee

 

[Colin]

both Nick Mutton and Dr Justin Julander are two people's whose knowledge and opinions I trust and respect..
I can't wait for this book.. and the 2011 symposium looks like its going to be awesome..

 

[herpingjournal]

a more gracious person than justin would be hard to find, and that characteristic runs in his family.

all the speakers are more than generous with their time and willingness to part with their knowledge. you will never meet nicer folk in the hobby than those coming to sydney and you may learn more in one week-end than you may otherwise, in years. you will make great new friends, as we all did in cairns last year. i even made friends with a socialist, who would have thought!

opportunities like this are rare; do not be one that drinks from the cup of regret.

 

[Waterrat]

I have to agree with Jamie's comments. Having spent a week with them up on Cape York, we had terrific time, they were good company, very keen field herpers and of course we had some very interesting conversations when we were not herping. Listening to Justin's presentation in Cairns was a treat and I have no doubt his talk in Sydney will be just as informative and exciting.

M

 

[waruikazi]

I'm very keen for the release of this book too! Fortunately the Symposium is going to be aon school holidays so i may be able to get along.

Anyone able to put me up for a weekend in Sydney?

 

[Pythoninfinite]

I'm very keen for the release of this book too! Fortunately the Symposium is going to be aon school holidays so i may be able to get along.

Anyone able to put me up for a weekend in Sydney?

Just organise to get down here Gordo - I'm sure we can organise the other details - find an abandoned car near the Uni or something else which might be suitable !

a more gracious person than justin would be hard to find, and that characteristic runs in his family.

all the speakers are more than generous with their time and willingness to part with their knowledge. you will never meet nicer folk in the hobby than those coming to sydney and you may learn more in one week-end than you may otherwise, in years. you will make great new friends, as we all did in cairns last year. i even made friends with a socialist, who would have thought!

opportunities like this are rare; do not be one that drinks from the cup of regret.

Well... I even met a couple of likeable capitalists... talk about hens teeth! That was novel experience for me too !

J

 

[dottyback]

$499..A far better price for us more 'poorer' folk..

 

[FAY]

One of the really nice things about the Symposium's international guests in Cairns was the complete lack of ego they demonstrated - each and every one of them was pleasant, modest and accessible, and they were all very free with their knowledge. Very easy to chat with them over lunch or whatever...

Jamie

Like a lot of things....it is usually the 'would be's that could be's' are the ones with the egos.

This is a fantastic offer/opportunity for all reptile lovers. Big thanks to the organisers.