
About the Repticon FIRExpo Show:
The Florida International Reptile Expo (FIRE), since its debut in 2004, has been hosted at the Orlando Centroplex Expo Center, The Orange County Convention Center, the Ramada Celebration Resort and Convention Center, and the Doubletree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando. Now experience the lastest excitement of the FIRExpo at its new location at the fine Lakeland Center facility in September of 2013. FIRE will be the first Repticon show held at this facility, which offers a great advantage over previous FIRE venues by having ample room to contain and expand FIRE, which always sells out early to vendors and has pushed the limits of each facility where it ran. Lakeland also is located directly between two of Repticon's strongest markets in the entire nation, Orlando and Tampa, so expect a thrilling show with herpers attending from all over central Florida! Join us again in September 2013 for what will promise to be another historic event filled with top-quality reptiles and amphibians, presentations, and more!
| Dates: | September 14 & 15, 2013 | |
| Location: | The Lakeland Center | |
| 701 West Lime Street Lakeland, FL 33815 |
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| Hours: | Saturday: 10:00am-5:00pm (VIP Entry at 9:00 am) | |
| Sunday: 10:00am-4:00pm (No VIP Early Entry) | ||
| Presentations: | Plan your day around events happening at these times! (Events & Times Subject to Change) | |
| Saturday | ||
| 11:00 am - TBA | ||
| 12:00 pm - TBA | ||
| 1:00 pm - TBA | ||
| 2:00 pm - TBA | ||
| 3:00 pm - TBA | ||
| 4:00 pm - TBA | ||
| Sunday | ||
| 11:00 am - TBA | ||
| 12:00 pm - TBA | ||
| 1:00 pm - TBA | ||
| 2:00 pm - TBA | ||
| 3:00 pm - TBA | ||







| Repticon is pleased to offer 3 Ticket Options: | ||
| Online VIP Tickets: | Good for Both Show Days. | |
| Includes VIP Hour - Early Admission at 9am on Saturday Only! | ||
| $12 (Adult), $5 (Ages 5-12), ages 4 and under are free. | ||
| Best Ticket Value! | ||
| Product samples from ZooMed where available and while supplies last | ||
| Exclusive online purchase - click here! | ||
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| All Online VIP tickets are held for pickup at our VIP check-in table at the event under the name entered on the online form during purchase, and are not mailed. | ||
| Two Day Tickets: | May be Purchased at the Door. | |
| Good for both days and VIP hour admission. | ||
| Does not include ZooMed bag premium or the online discount. | ||
| $15 (Adult), $5 (Ages 5-12), ages 4 and under are free. | ||
| One Day Tickets: | Available only at the door. | |
| Are not sold until 10am on Saturday. | ||
| Do not include Saturday early VIP entry. | ||
| $10 (Adult), $5 (Ages 5-12), ages 4 and under are free. | ||
| Book Tables: | Click HERE for Vendor Booking Form |
| Review Vendor Rules: | Click HERE for Vendor Rules |
| Review State Requirments: | Click HERE for Florida Laws |
| Vendor Contact: | Florida Shows Vendor Coordinator |
| Patty Siamson-Healy | |
| (863) 268-8573 | |
| patty@repticon.com | |
| Table Cost: | Two Day Shows |
| $95 - One Table | |
| $75 - Each Additional Table | |
| $250 - Four Table Package | |
| $30 - Extra "Back" Table (*limit one per vendor & two table minimum required*) | |
| Please click Here for the Doubletree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Electrical Order Form | |
| Two Day Show Schedule for Vendors: | |
| Friday | |
| 2:00pm- 8:00pm Vendor Load-In | |
| 8:00pm- Building is secured. Event staff remains in the venue. | |
| Saturday | |
| 7:00am- 9:00am- Vendor Load-In | |
| 9:00am- Show opens to VIPs only | |
| 10:00am- SHOW OPENS TO GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET HOLDERS. | |
| 3:00pm- Table Payment Due | |
| 5:00pm- Show closes | |
| 5:30pm- Exhibitors exit, event staff remains. | |
| Sunday | |
| 9:00am- Venue open to Exhibitors. | |
| 10:00am- SHOW OPENS. | |
| 4:00pm- Show closes | |
| 4:00pm- 6:00pm- Vendor load-out. | |
FAQ
Thank you for visiting the Repticon FAQ page. The first question we get is “What does FAQ stand for?” Frequently Asked Questions.... If the answer to your question isn’t on the page please shoot us an email at justin@repticon.com or visit our contacts page.
Vendor Questions:
Q. Are there any restrictions on the products or animals that can be sold at Repticon?
A. All animals must be healthy and legal to sell within the state. Vendors who intentionally and repeatedly offer illegal or unhealthy animals for sale may be banned from future shows.
Q. What is something is stolen from my table?
A. Each exhibitor is expected to appropriately display their materials and staff their tables in order to prohibit shoplifting or theft. Repticon is not responsible for any theft before, during, or after each event. If you see something that doesn’t look right please tell us ASAP...DO NOT WAIT TILL THE END OF THE SHOW!
Q. How do I book tables at the show? Do I have to pre-pay?
A. To book tables at a Repticon show, either utilize the online booking form here, or contact the Vendor Coordinator for the state in which the show is held, listed here. Although pre-payment is appreciated, vendors in good standing who have vended at prior Repticon expos are not require to pre-pay for tables.
Vendors who have never vended at a Repticon expo must submit a $50 deposit upon booking to secure tables. This $50 deposit is credited towards the total payment due at the show. (For example, a first-time vendor booking one table must submit $50 upon booking, with a balance due of $45 at the show.)
Q. Do I need a banner and fancy neon sign?
A. Neon sign no, but =ach exhibitor is expected to create a professional, attractive display area in their space. It is now mandatory that Vendors must have a tablecloth to cover all their tables. If necessary, Repticon will provide them at $3 per table.
Q. Can I let guests hold the animals?
A. Exhibitors who choose to remove non-venomous animals from their enclosures or allow guests to handle their animals are responsible for maintaining control of the animals at all time. Each exhibitor is exclusively liable for any damage to property or personal injury resulting from handling of their live animals on the host facility premises.
Q. An animal escaped...it was my mom’s favorite! What do I do?
A. Each exhibitor is responsible for ensuring that no animals leave their exhibit area unless under the control of an employee or customer. Each vendor is responsible for recapturing any escaped animals without unreasonable disruption to other exhibitors or guests. Any escaped animals must be immediately reported to Repticon. Any lost animals that are found after event hours or after the event closes become the property of Repticon, with no obligation for return to the original owner.
Q. Are there restrictions about Wild-Caught Animals?
A. There is no restriction regarding the sale of legal, wild-caught animals. Exhibitors are not required to display any particular signage, but are required to disclose any pertinent information to interested guests, including whether a particular animal is wild-caught or captive bred.
Guest Questions:
Q. Can I bring beer or funny drugs to the show?
A. No Alcoholic beverages or Illegal Drugs are allowed in any Repticon Show and WE WILL ASK YOU TO LEAVE.
Q. Can I hold an animal at the show?
A. Each exhibitor is different so please ask before touching and always use hand sanitizer!
Q. Can I bring my personal animals to Repticon?
A. Guests can bring up to two animals inside the event. We feel strongly that this interaction will provide guests with an additional opportunity to engage in discussion with exhibitors and will generate excitement among event attendees. Animals brought by guests to the event must be in good health and under their control at all times. Any guests who violate that policy will be asked to leave the show.
Q. Can I sell my personal animals at the show?
A. Guests may not bring animals into the event for the purpose of selling them at the event, as only show vendors with appropriate permits may sell animals. Any guests who violate that policy will be asked to leave the show.
Q. Can I bring a venomous animal to a show?
A. Even though we have “Hot” Shows, Hots are never allowed to be brought in to our shows. We have very strict protocols that we follow and want to guarantee the safety of all our guests and exhibitors.
Q. How much are tickets?
A. You can purchase tickets HERE.
Q. You give away FREE animals on FaceBook! How do I win?
A. To learn more about our photo contests click HERE.
Q. I think an animal is sick or has mites...what do I do?
A. First, talk to the vendor. If you need more assistance you can always talk to one of the Repticon staff at the Info Booth.
Q. Please tell me, just one more time, what are the show hours?
A. Show hours are: Saturday: 10:00am-5:00pm (VIP Entry at 9:00 am) and Sunday: 10:00am-4:00pm (No VIP Early Entry)
Exhibitors from the September 2012 FIRExpo
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| Vendor A Reptile Adventure Adam Chesla Reptiles, Inc. All About Beardeds American Travel Partners, Inc. Bay Area Reptiles, Inc. BCI Joe Be-Radicals Reptiles & Exotics beardeddragon.co Ben Siegel Reptiles, Inc. Black Hawk Exotics C Serpents Reptiles and Racks Captive Bred Reptiles Carl Linn Reptiles Central Florida Herpetological Society Clyde's Brilliant Boas Critter Encounters Crocodilian Conservation Center of Florida Cutterz Critterz Davinci Boas Davy's Snakes Discovery Pets DNK Reptiles Don Stipp Reptile & Rodent Breeder Dragonbackbone.com Dragons4You DZB Reptiles East Coast Reptiles Exotic Jungle Exotic Kingdom Exotics Pets Wholesale Fairytail Dragons Family Reptiles First Choice Reptiles Fleming Reptiles Florida Reptile Room For the Love of Reptiles Full Spectrum Reptiles Gaia Exotics Gman's Reptiles Gold Coast Reptiles Graziani Reptiles Gulf Hammock Herps Hang Ten Reptiles Herp Hobby Shop House of Reptiles Ivan Alfonso, DVM J & T Reptiles & Exotics Jack Miller Reptiles Joe Schmidt Josh Robertson Reptiles Kelly's Balls Leopard Gecko Express Linda's Lizards Marcy Colter Marvin Bennett Turtle Prints MattJReptiles. com Metal Morphs Mice Direct Mike Bell Reptiles Nallure Nature's Wonders Pinellas County Reptiles PreachersPythons.com Premium Crickets PSH Wildlife Art Quality Morph Constrictors R & R Reptiles Reco Imports Redfoot Ranch Reptile Discovery Programs Reptiles by Rekowski Reptiles Magazine Rick Trein Rodents on the Road Rosell's Reptiles and Exotics Royal Retailer Safari Pets Saharaz Dragonz Salt Creek Reptiles SandBoaMorphs. com Scentsy Sinister Reptiles South Central Herpetological Suncoast Reptile Distributors Sunshine Serpents Surfing Geckos The LB Reptile Experience The Turtle Source Theresa Burke Thunder Bay Herps TMF Reptiles Top Hat Geckos Tremendous Tricolors Turtle and Tortoise Club of Central Florida Underground Reptiles Vegas Internet, LLC Venture Photography White Hot Dragons Zoo Med Labs, Inc. ZooMania1.com |
Booth Number P (1) F (9-18) P (34) P (37) A (1-6) P (30) E (15) A (8) G (9-14) P (46) I (9-18) C (16) J (14) P (32) P (25) I (2-4) P (28) E (6-7) A (7) H (6) B (11-13, 18) C (14-15) P (35) P (2-5) C (6-9) P (12) J (8-9) F (1, 6-8) I (1, 6-8) D (6-7) A (15-16) J (10-13) D (1,8) A (9-14) H (15-16) P (44) D (9-18) P (38-40) I (9-18) F (9-18) G (15-16) C (1) P (17-18) G (6-8) D (9-18) TBA E (1) C (6-9) E (14) P (23-24) H (14) H (1) P (45) P (20) P (43) P (11) G (2-3) H (10-13) G (4-5) E (16) B (14-17) B (1-10) P (15) C (2-5) TBA P (16) P (47-48) E (10-13) C (10-11) P (26-27) F (9-18) P (41) P (42) J (6-7) P (22) H (7) J (1) P (49-50) P (21) P (6-7) E (8-9) P (31) C (12-13) H (2-3) H (4-5) J (16) J (2-5) P (51) P (33) F (2-5) P (13) J (15) G (1) C (10-11) E (2-5) P (19) I (5) D (2-5) P (9-10) H (8-9) |
Exhibitors from the September 2012 FIRExpo
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| Booth Number A (15-16) A (1-6) A (7) A (8) A (9-14) B (1-10) B (11-13, 18) B (14-17) C (1) C (10-11) C (10-11) C (12-13) C (14-15) C (16) C (2-5) C (6-9) C (6-9) D (1,8) D (2-5) D (6-7) D (9-18) D (9-18) E (1) E (10-13) E (14) E (15) E (16) E (2-5) E (6-7) E (8-9) F (1, 6-8) F (2-5) F (9-18) F (9-18) F (9-18) G (1) G (15-16) G (2-3) G (4-5) G (6-8) G (9-14) H (1) H (10-13) H (14) H (15-16) H (2-3) H (4-5) H (6) H (7) H (8-9) I (1, 6-8) I (2-4) I (5) I (9-18) I (9-18) J (1) J (10-13) J (14) J (15) J (16) J (2-5) J (6-7) J (8-9) P (1) P (11) P (12) P (13) P (15) P (16) P (17-18) P (19) P (20) P (21) P (22) P (23-24) P (25) P (2-5) P (26-27) P (28) P (30) P (31) P (32) P (33) P (34) P (35) P (37) P (38-40) P (41) P (42) P (43) P (44) P (45) P (46) P (47-48) P (49-50) P (51) P (6-7) P (9-10) TBA TBA |
Vendor Fairytail Dragons Bay Area Reptiles, Inc. Davinci Boas beardeddragon.co Fleming Reptiles Pinellas County Reptiles Discovery Pets Nature's Wonders Gulf Hammock Herps Redfoot Ranch Turtle and Tortoise Club of Central Florida South Central Herpetological DNK Reptiles Captive Bred Reptiles Premium Crickets Dragons4You Jack Miller Reptiles First Choice Reptiles White Hot Dragons Exotics Pets Wholesale Full Spectrum Reptiles House of Reptiles J & T Reptiles & Exotics Reco Imports Joe Schmidt Be-Radicals Reptiles & Exotics Nallure Underground Reptiles Cutterz Critterz Scentsy Exotic Jungle Thunder Bay Herps Adam Chesla Reptiles, Inc. Gold Coast Reptiles Reptiles by Rekowski Tremendous Tricolors Graziani Reptiles Metal Morphs Mike Bell Reptiles Herp Hobby Shop Ben Siegel Reptiles, Inc. Leopard Gecko Express Mice Direct Kelly's Balls Florida Reptile Room Suncoast Reptile Distributors Sunshine Serpents Davy's Snakes Royal Retailer ZooMania1.com Exotic Kingdom Critter Encounters Venture Photography C Serpents Reptiles and Racks Gman's Reptiles Safari Pets Family Reptiles Carl Linn Reptiles Top Hat Geckos Surfing Geckos The LB Reptile Experience Rodents on the Road East Coast Reptiles A Reptile Adventure MattJReptiles. com DZB Reptiles TMF Reptiles PreachersPythons.com Quality Morph Constrictors Hang Ten Reptiles Vegas Internet, LLC Marcy Colter Salt Creek Reptiles Rosell's Reptiles and Exotics Josh Robertson Reptiles Clyde's Brilliant Boas Dragonbackbone.com Reptile Discovery Programs Crocodilian Conservation Center of Florida BCI Joe Sinister Reptiles Central Florida Herpetological Society Theresa Burke All About Beardeds Don Stipp Reptile & Rodent Breeder American Travel Partners, Inc. Gaia Exotics Reptiles Magazine Rick Trein Marvin Bennett Turtle Prints For the Love of Reptiles Linda's Lizards Black Hawk Exotics R & R Reptiles Saharaz Dragonz The Turtle Source SandBoaMorphs. com Zoo Med Labs, Inc. Ivan Alfonso, DVM PSH Wildlife Art |