From the Old Southeastern Show Series . . .
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2012 Show Dates (Saturday & Sunday) March 24 & 25 June 23 & 24 October 27 & 28 |
Florida State Fairgrounds 4800 N US Highway 301 Tampa, FL 33610 |
Featuring reptile and amphibian breeders and wholesalers, reptile pet products and supplies, educational seminars and exhibits, and fun-filled activities for the entire family!
Saturday: 10:00am-5:00pm (VIP Entry at 9:00 am)
Sunday: 10:00am-4:00pm
Admission: Adults - $10.00, Children (5-12) - $5.00,
Four and under FREE!
Two Day VIP Ticket: Adults - $12.00, Children - $5.00
These are Events & Activities from the November 2011 Show
Check back for the Next Show!
Plan your day around events happening at these times!
(See Event Descriptions Below)
Times subject to change
Saturday
11:00am - Live Crocodilian Presentation w/ Reptile Discovery Programs
12:00pm - The LB Reptile Experience Live Animal Presentation
1:00pm - Live Dart Frogs w/ Under the Canopy Farms
2:00pm - Live Carpet Python Presentation w/ ByTheShore Reptiles
3:00pm - The LB Reptile Experience Live Animal Presentation
4:00pm - Field Herping Adventures w/ Sunshine Serpents
Sunday
11:00am - Live Crocodilian Presentation w/ Reptile Discovery Programs
12:00pm - The LB Reptile Experience Live Animal Presentation
1:00pm - Tortoise Presentation w/ Redfoot Ranch
2:00pm - FL Wildlife w/ Wildlife Rescue Ministries
3:00pm - Mary Bailey's Gator Country Theater
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!
Mice Direct
Feeder rodent suppliers Mice Direct will be directly at the show. To insure the availablity of the feeders you might need, if you would like to place a pre-order from them for pickup at the show, contact Mice Direct here.
Repticon Tampa will feature the PRESERVE Venomous live venomous snake display. Stop by and see what slithers into the show, safely behind glass of course!
by Ivan Alfonso, DVM
-Fecal exams done for $10 each on premises.
-Fecal exams done only during show hours (Dr. Alfonso will stop doing fecals 1/2 hour before closing if the demand is high to allow for closing)
-Fecal exams are only to help the owners determine treatment course, not a reason to return reptiles to a vendor.
-Reptiles routinely harbor parasites and the purpose of the fecal exams is not to dicourage purchases but rather treat them promptly.
-Fecal samples must be fresh, no older than 12 hours when possible (in the case of people bringing samples of their pets at home).
-Only reptile/amphibian samples will be processed. No other species will be seen.
-The fecal exam is a fecal float only. No smears will be done on premises. Each fecal float takes approx. 10 minutes to run so time will be limited.
-On Saturday, tests will start at 12:00 PM when Dr. Alfonso arrives at the show. On Sunday it will be from opening time.
-Owners with animals having parasites will be told the parasite present, which medication is recommended for treatment, and where to go for medications (Dr. Alfonso's clinic or any of their choice).
The LB Reptile Experience
The LB Reptile Experience is a reptile rescue program from Jacksonville that takes over 400 calls a year for both exotic and indigenous reptiles. Their presentation and seminar will be hands on, as the kids get to touch the animals and hold some of them, as they learn the special stories of these rescued herps from Bob Shumaker. If you like meeting the big reptiles, stop by this presentation and learn more.
Reptile Discovery
Bruce has recently completed his fourth tour of schools across the US. This year year he visited schools for the first time in Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas. These tours have now taken him to over 1000 schools in 45 states. Bruce will present programs on endangered crocodilians in the presentation area on Saturday and Sunday, and will offer his
full color "Crocodilians of the World" poster!
Carpet Pythons
Tim Manucy of ByTheShore Reptiles will give a presentation on carpet pythons. These unique animals are beautiful snakes that remain somewhat outside of the mainstream herp hobby, and are NOT among Florida's Species of Concern. Stop by this starter seminar of "Carpet Pythons Made Simple" to learn basic information on care, housing, and breeding. You'll also get to see them up close!
Daniel Parker from Sunshine Serpents will be giving a Presentation on Field Herping Adventures.
So if you would like to find out the best ways to enjoy the hobby in the great outdoors, and actually find some reptiles & amphibians, stop by and learn more! Daniel will also be sharing some entertaining stories on his personal adventures finding reptiles in the wild, along with lots of photos!
Rescued Animals of All Kinds!
Tampa will feature Gaia Exotics and Wildlife Rescue Ministries. Representatives from these organizations will have several rescued animals at the show, direct from the courtesy of Care Animal Hospital in Brandon. Learn how you can help animals in need, and expect a presentation including some birds of prey! Their presentation at the show will focus on "Florida Wildlife."
Animals appearing are subject to change.
Bill Murray from Redfoot Ranch and the Central Florida Turtle and Tortoise Club will be speaking in a live animal presentation on tortoises. Tortoise presentations don't happen at every show, so schedule a time to learn more regarding these magnificent animals sometimes known to outlive their keepers!
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.
*Recent Photo of the Male Adult Dragon to be Raffled
