Myrtle Beach Convention Center
2101 N Oak St
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Repticon proudly promoted the first ever ICExpo, the International Carolina Expo for Reptile and Amphibian Keepers! This new show was held at the fabulous Myrtle Beach Convention Center on September 24 & 25, 2011, and was a companion event to the renowned and long-running FIRExpo show in Florida, which was held the weekend prior. As one of Repticon's biggest and most exciting events of the year, check back to learn about the return of ICE in 2012!
Myrtle Beach Convention Center - Home of ICExpo 2011
Expect similar excitement at the first ICExpo
Featuring reptile and amphibian breeders and wholesalers, reptile pet products and supplies, educational seminars and exhibits, and fun-filled activities for the entire family!
Show Hours:
Saturday: 10:00am-5:00pm (VIP Entry at 9:00 am)
Sunday: 10:00am-4:00pm
Admission:
One Day Admission
Show Hours:
Saturday: 10:00am-5:00pm (VIP Entry at 9:00 am)
Sunday: 10:00am-4:00pm
Admission:
One Day Admission
Adults - $10.00Two Day VIP Ticket
Children (5-12) - $5.00,
Four and under FREE!
Adults - $12.00 (online), $15 (at door)
Children - $5.00
Four and under FREE!
*There is a $3 daily parking fee for the Myrtle Beach Convention Center*
*For Guests Bringing their Pets to the Show*
Please Note that Myrtle Beach Animal Control Requires All Snakes over 5 Feet to be Contained.
No Large Snakes may be Carried Loose in the Show.
Of Importance to all Pet Owners - USARK Auction!
USARK would appreciate vendor donations for the auction and any other help offered.
USARK follows all reptile laws, policy changes, and the current state of the Reptile Nation! Stop by their booth at the show or speak to them at the auction to find out what you can do to protect your rights as a pet owner!
ExoTerra Door Prize Raffle
Thanks to Sponsorship from ExoTerra Repticon will again have one of it's greatest Door Prize Raffles ever! Raffles will be held every hour for multiple prizes throughout the weekend. Most of the high end products are being held for the special VIP raffle, reserved for those guests who purchase two-day VIP tickets and enter an hour early on Saturday. Spectacular sponsorship prizes are expected, such as entire ExoTerra Habitat set-ups, and large cage decor such as Waterfalls and Rock Outcrops! VIP Tickets are available for pre-purchase. Come out early and be a Repticon VIP guest!.
Tote Bag Sponsor - Zoo Med!
Thanks to Sponsorship from Zoo Med, early VIP guests to the show will receive a Zoo Med tote bag with product samples, while supplies last! These bags are only available to guests who purchase their VIP tickets online. Check to our tickets page here for information on purchasing an early entry VIP two day ticket!
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These are Events & Activities from the September 2011 Show!
Please Check Back for the Next Show
Saturday, Sept. 24
| 11:00am | Responsible Pet Care | Lake Norman Herpetological Society |
| 12:00pm | Live Animal Encounters | Cold Blooded Encounters |
| 1:00pm | Live Bearded Dragons | Fairytail Dragons |
| 2:00pm | Live Encounters! | Croc Encounters |
| 3:00pm | Live Animal Encounters | Cold Blooded Encounters |
| 4:00pm | Reptile Rescues | VIIPER Inc. |
| 5:30pm | USARK Auction | USARK |
Sunday, Sept. 25
| 11:00am | Live Dart Frogs | Under the Canopy Farms |
| 12:00pm | Live Animal Encounters | Cold Blooded Encounters |
| 1:00pm | Live Encounters! | Croc Encounters |
| 2:00pm | Reptile Rescues | VIIPER Inc. |
| 3:00pm | Live Animal Encounters | Cold Blooded Encounters |
Event Descriptions are Listed Below
Have an Unforgettable Encounter!!!
Croc Encounters will be bringing Spike to the show, pictured here! So stop by and see him. Just don't shake hands! Dare you enter the cage with Spike, the 10 foot American Alligator?
If you are faint of heart, Spike isn't the only thing to see up close. Croc Encounters will be bringing many other amazing reptiles. Don't miss their educational display, and they will be presenting a seminar like no other. If you want to see and touch the big stuff, don't miss Croc Encounters!
Croc Encounters will be bringing Spike to the show, pictured here! So stop by and see him. Just don't shake hands! Dare you enter the cage with Spike, the 10 foot American Alligator?
If you are faint of heart, Spike isn't the only thing to see up close. Croc Encounters will be bringing many other amazing reptiles. Don't miss their educational display, and they will be presenting a seminar like no other. If you want to see and touch the big stuff, don't miss Croc Encounters!
Cold Blooded Encounters!
Cold Blooded Encounters offers exciting and educational presentations with a wide variety of reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Do you want to make your next party a little wild? Feed a tortoise, hold a snake, see some fasinating bugs. Your guests will never forget these wild adventures! These programs are great for birthday parties, schools, libraries, scout groups and more. Best of all you can join them at Repticon and meet some of their exciting collection. All you kids (and kids at heart) be sure to be at the stage for a chance to hold some awesome animals! Visit them at their booth or see their website for more information.
Cold Blooded Encounters offers exciting and educational presentations with a wide variety of reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Do you want to make your next party a little wild? Feed a tortoise, hold a snake, see some fasinating bugs. Your guests will never forget these wild adventures! These programs are great for birthday parties, schools, libraries, scout groups and more. Best of all you can join them at Repticon and meet some of their exciting collection. All you kids (and kids at heart) be sure to be at the stage for a chance to hold some awesome animals! Visit them at their booth or see their website for more information.
Lake Norman Herpetological Society
Representatives from the Lake Norman Herpetological Society will be giving a presentation about their club and coaching on responsible pet care. Come learn from them and see their live reptiles and be prepared to take photos!
Under the Canopy Farms
Tom Brown from Under the Canopy Farms will be giving a presentation on the wonderful & wet world of captive bred tropical amphibians.
Once Upon a Time . . . there were Dragons!
Join Fairytail Dragons as they take you on a magical journey through that most popular of reptile pets, the Bearded Dragon. Learn from them how to best care for these rewarding creatures, and see some exciting specimens live and in person. It is a tail sure to have a happy ending.
Join Fairytail Dragons as they take you on a magical journey through that most popular of reptile pets, the Bearded Dragon. Learn from them how to best care for these rewarding creatures, and see some exciting specimens live and in person. It is a tail sure to have a happy ending.
Reptile Rescues with VIIPER Inc.
Stop by the presentation that will be given by VIIPER Inc. to learn what they do and also what YOU can do to help with the issues involving Reptiles in need of Rescue. Meet some of the live animals VIIPER has helped and hear their stories!
Juvenile Diversion Program at ICE
The Horry County Sheriff Dept will have a table at ICE to facilitate their child ID program. The child fingerprinting service they offer is a method of keeping your children safe. Find out more and ask questions at their table at the show..
