Is there ever going to be a herp show in Durham?

[anders_240sx]

I was just wondering if there is ever going to be a herp show in the east end of toronto or durham ... All the shows are always in the west end or hamilton region... just wondering if there are any plans for such an event

thanks
Anders

[anders_240sx]

I guess not ... too bad ...theres a lot of people peterborough and durham that would love one ...

[Lisa]

You could always orginize one. it's a lot of work and dedication to do one and the laws in durham may prohibit certain snakes from being displayed.

[retic]

good luck, all snakes like boas and pythons are illegal in durham, snakes like corns, kings and milks are allowed, we are going to try to change laws in durham (hopefully)

[mykee]

Most cities in Canada don't have a reptile show at all, so those of us who have shows that only take us an hour to get to should be grateful. Just ask the rest of the Canadians here who have no shows...However, I would really appreciate it if the next show was held in my backyard.

[chas*e]

Like Retic said....All boids are prohibited in Durham along with varanids, Arachnids and most mamals. We (The Durham Snake Group and its affilliates) are trying to get the same bylaws passed as Steve Marks did in Toronto. Boids under 8ft.

SO there are people trying but we need a wider support base (Members in the DSG). Anyone willing to help can contact myself @ Durham_snakes@yahoo.ca or Charles @ chase1@sympatico.ca.

So all you Durham herpers get off your buts and join in the fun!

Regards......ED Holder

[jason h]

actually Ed iI believe there is no bylaw concerning varanids,Justin checked it out already and they sell them at the pet shop down the street,where they cant sell constrictors.

[Boid_22]

Well i phoned city hall early on in june and they had a different opinion on the subject.

Whats up Jay..?
How is everything

[jason h]

hey bud not bad,no you can check with Justin him and i were just talking about that the other day,I know ive bought savs. and niles, and have seen argus and other monitors for sale in pet shops in Durham,and as far as I know (i could be wrong... does happen,...no really)lol i dont think there are bylaws against any lizards, though no constrictors, venomous,or crocodilians.

[chas*e]

Hey they sell most of anything at the pet stores(the ones we know) but that doesn't make it legal....go figure....I have the by-laws for durham here ..I will look....

[retic]

i'd love to be able to bring my snakes in the yard and let them roam around, (piss off the neighbours) lets get these laws changed

[jason h]

the only problem is Phil,is that pissin off the neighbours is how the stupid bylaws came to be,I would love to be able to sit in the back yard with my reptiles with out worry of the neighbour seeing me,but i would still not walk down the side walk with them,and fuel the publics fire against them.

[mykee]

Very well said.

[Boid_22]

Exactly Jay, C'mon Philly! Thats not the right tude to have. Pushin herps on to people that have phobias is exactly why these bylaws are what they are. Anyways...Hows the new burm doing..?

[Dani33]

There is going to be a show next June in Newmarket. I found a link just surfing the net.

I think that it would be closer for you than Mississauga. It's a long time away though.

[jason h]

OK well I check the web site for durham region specifically oshawa for you Ed and it outlines only two lizards that are banned in the exotic animal section that being the gila monster and the beaded lizard ,any venomous snake,constrictor,ANY spider or venomous insect other than a honey bee. no mention at all of any other lizards."*** and he smiles at the thought of his 6' asian water monitor basking in the back yard***hehe

[stevesemerko]

I would like to put on a show in Peterborough because we can have just about anything here. If anyone could help me with a sort of checklist of things that need to be done to put on a show that would be great.

Steve

[Lisa]

Steve you might want to check into that... the info from www.ontarioherpers.org/laws says different

Peterborough
Prohibited herps: Venomous reptiles and crocodilians. Boas and pythons require a permit, and it appears that other nonvenomous snakes may also need to be identified to the City Clerk—there is a fee.
your animal bylaws can be found at http://www1.city.peterborough.on.ca/eBylaws/miscellaneousby_/animalregistrat/animalregistrat.pdf