Finally!!! Toronto Reptile Expo Pics!!!!

[Shane Tesser]

Hello everyone....as promised here are the pics from the Toronto Reptile Expo. Special thanks to Jeff for having the cord to the camera couriered to me by the slowest way possible...i think he used a courier pigeon! Anyway i ended up taking 162 photos at the show...so you can imagine why it took me four hours to go through them all, edit and add captions and pick the best ones.

I should add that ive decided to include a little free advertisement here for some of the different companies that come to the show....a little bit of a pay back for letting me take pictures...so you will see quite a few pics of business cards and signs etc.

The show was absolutely incredible...even though we had roughly one foot of snow dumped on us over night. Driving conditions were hellish, what would normally have taken Jeff and I about half and hour to get to...took us three hours. And we had member come from as far as Montreal in the bad weather...i really have to give them credit. Well enough of the intro...here is what the show was like from start to finish...so kick back and enjoy!


Here is the first pic of the day...this is me surprising Jeff at 4:45a.m. to start getting ready for the showhttp://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/203earlymorningjeff-med.jpg


This next one is the outside of the building where the show takes place in Port Credit Ontario....Notice how much snow we got on our first snow fall!
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[Shane Tesser]

Once inside we quickly got set up at the ssnakess.com booth (okay we were late). The booth whic i realized the last couple of show is never really got any pics of. So here is a couple to keep Jeff happy. The booth is used to showcase some of the product line that will soon be available here in the online store (soon to come) :)
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And another one :)

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[Shane Tesser]

But...do to the cold and crappy weather...we were not the only ones that arrived late...Here is Teresa from Tarzets bringing in her goodies for the snow ( What a gentleman i am...notice how i watch and take pics while the poor girl struggles to carry stuff in!)
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Even Dom looked cold as he arrived to the show...kicking up his feet and singing show tunes all the way through the parking lot...he is quite a character!

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Once inside, many of the vendors looked like they were just as tired from the travel as we were. Here is Darren Hamill....being camera shy for once...either that or sleeping....okay, hes doing neither...i wish i was double jointed too!!!

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[Shane Tesser]

As the morning progressed...the members started coming in in droves...here is Tracey(a.k.a. ThelizardyLady), Kim (a.k.a. Sunrunner), Matt (a.k.a. Inked), and Sean (a.k.a Sean?). Notice Matt's eyes are crossed...i missed that when i was editing everything...darn..ill get you next time Matt!

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Members Grant V.g., Dom, KaHane, and Helena...all stopped by the booth to show their support to the site. Special mention to KaHane and Helena for dropping off gifts for Jeff's third world adoptive child...you just made his day! Thanks again....and the same goes to member Silke...who managed to elude my camera!

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[Shane Tesser]

My good buddy Ryan (aka WonderChunky) manage to stop by the booth and ponder the meaning of life :)

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And for the first time I got to meet Chris? Wonderchunky junior...who insisted i call him Princess!!! Whats wrong with the youth of today? lmao....needless to say..these guys look so much alike

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[Shane Tesser]

Here is member Zoe Stevens giving me a pose.....okay so i had to sit down and breath a little after this shot...give me a break im an old guy!!!

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And I also got to meet people are not even members, but who stopped by to say hello...Here is three young ladies i met at the booth who were kind enough to let me take a pic and who promised to join up when they got home...please ladies...if you are now members let me know!!! The snake they are holding is Linds new little baby Rosy Boa (I got to play with it..and love it, congrats linds)

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[Shane Tesser]

Member Sean helped us out by handing out ssnakess.com flyers to everyone who came in....in return...we help him buy a new snake (see it pays to be a member) :)

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Even the people taking entrance money and giving out tickets were very friendly at the show!!!

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[Shane Tesser]

For the first time, i got to meet my old pal ReneeB and her hubby Eric....it was nice to finally meet you two....and i know eric has one only two pics of me that i allowed at the show...so i was nice to you! :)

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And here is also long time members Lisa and Katey...who i talk to almost daily in chat!!! Nice to finally meet you two as well!


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[Shane Tesser]

I caught Matt outside in this pic...i have no idea what he was doing ;)

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And here is another one of Matt when he walked into the show at the beggining of the day...i was ready for him as you can see!

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[Shane Tesser]

Okay...i can't remember what you call these snakes...im dumb i know...but here is two beauties....the snake that was pink and brown and beige...with a red tail (hehehe) and member Linds...who was very sick that day...and i spent alot of time talking to her...and am sick as a result..thanks for that linds...lmao! :)

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And here is the owner of that lovely snake...Sean (i think) who was helping out with the PCPC booth and who kept all of us laughing the whole day!

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[Shane Tesser]

Member Dara (aka Rattikonigin...or something like that) who is on the right hand side...and on the left her friend Jen. Both of who i have chatted with numerous times...and it was nice to finally meet you both...its too bad you could not have stayed longer!!!

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Grant V.G. in all of his glory :)

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[Shane Tesser]

My man Derek...or Cheech&Chong as he is sometimes known as...stopped by the booth...the two of us hung out most of the day...very cool guy! :)

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And here is Derek again...along with everyones favorite Mafia Godfather..tony Lamanna (did i spell that right?)

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[Shane Tesser]

My good buddy Corey Woods...the man with all the style ;)

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I just have to show some of what Corey brought to the show...trust me...his display and his animals are VERY impressive!!! :)

http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/203woodsstuff-med.jpg

And some more for you to drool over :)

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[Shane Tesser]

Here is some of that free advertisement i was talking about...this business is owned by member Christina's hubby Jay!!! Who is one very big man...so i promised to put up his sign so that he didnt hurt me!!! ;)

http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/203jasons-med.jpg

And the whole gang at Jay's booth, they are from left to right, top to bottom...Eric, Renee, (i forgot the name, sorry :( ), Zoe, Christina..and hubby Jay :)

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[Shane Tesser]

Dom and Linds share a laugh...i swear to God thats what they were talking about!!!

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Member Chappy (center) and his friends...who once again i forgot their names...stopped by the booth to say hello

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[Shane Tesser]

The good people of Boa Mania drove all the way from the east coast to be here at the show! It was a pleasure meeting the two of you ;)

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And a close up of the Boa Mania gang...Monice&Mike! :)

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[Shane Tesser]

Here is part of the large display from Constable Reptiles

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[Shane Tesser]

The good people from Chris' creepy crawlies!!! Thanks for the pic guys!

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[Shane Tesser]

My buddy Dom brings in some snacks for everyone...here he is holding a fruit loop muffin...or at least thats what it smelled like...this thing was pumkin orange!!! :)

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And Dom with a new Carpet Python he purchased...what a friendly snake too...this pic was taken just before it bit him on the face..hahahahaha Dom!!!! ;) :)

http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/203dom4-med.jpg

[Shane Tesser]

The wonderful display by the friendly people from Critters

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[Shane Tesser]

The people from J.D. Terrariums...at the show with some of their amazing cages again...this stuff is fantastic!!! :)

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[Shane Tesser]

Part of the large display from the Gillard's! Thanks for the pic :)

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[Shane Tesser]

Sometimes is just hard to get a nice clear picture...here is part of the display from our friends at High Quality Reptiles

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[Shane Tesser]

The people from Exotic Wings!!!

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They brought a tonne of stuff to the show as you can tell!!! :)
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[Shane Tesser]

Hehehehe...who doesn't love funny pictures of our webmaster ;)

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Jeff and Linds at the booth

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[Shane Tesser]

My good buddy Joe from Joe&Melissa...here once again at the WCHS booth

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More of Jeff & Friends at the ssnakess.com booth

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[Shane Tesser]

The people from Markus Jayne came out...with their amazing display as always

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[Shane Tesser]

I had the pleasure of meeting Rhonda for the first time at the show and her amazing hand crafted product...if anyone wants something custom...this is your gal...this stuff blew me away..she is very talented!

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A small sample of some of her work

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[Shane Tesser]

The reptile store..had a fantastic display of animals

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[Shane Tesser]

The good people of Mitchmans beardies

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[Shane Tesser]

My buddy Andrew from Mice4you!

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And my new friend Shelly who would not let me take a picture of her...instead i had to follow her around and get one...hows this Shelly...you know...sometimes we bring heartache upon ourselves ;)

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[Shane Tesser]

SilkeWorms.ca is making some serious headwaves here in our area...here is a couple of pics of their amazing...and popular worms :)

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[Shane Tesser]

The people from the Smiling Lizard! :)

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[Shane Tesser]

The wonderful display from Tarzet :)

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[Shane Tesser]

The display from WalkingRock Mugs

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My good buddy Mark Pepper and Understory Enterprises

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[Shane Tesser]

And finally...this is the last photo of the day...im sure everyone was dying to know what i got at the show...well here it is!!! This is an amazing piece of drift wood i bought from Chirstina at the show for my sisters aquarium. :)

I hope everyone liked the pictures...until the next show..enjoy, and thanks for all the pic...ill be looking for all of you at the next show Shane ;)

[Shane Tesser]

Sure...i get to the last post and forget to attach the image...oh well no one is perfect :)

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[sSNAKESs.com]

LMAO!!!!! Great job shane!!!! :) you do a really good job at this

[Katt]

Hahaha! Shane! Thanks for all the pics. My illusions of nice happy good looking Ontario herpers is shattered! <laugh>

Too funny, good work!

[Quervo]

Lol .. Nice pics Shane .. I was so busy rolling on the floor at your comments, I was late for work .. sheesh .. thanks a bunch. lol :D

I hope you and Linds feel better soon (just what were the two of you doing together that you got her cold??) :rolleyes:

[Shane Tesser]

I will never tell Quervo!!! ;)

[Lisa]

Wow, thats alot of pics. I see you managed to avoid being in them. Look forwards to seeing you at the next show.

[Matt_K]

damn poparazzi runnin around with his damn camera takin all these pics. Even when you try and hide he manages a pic, then makes it look like you're taking a leak.. Great pics Shane. But ummm, next show, i'll bring my camera and we'll see how you like being followed around. ;) Good job bro, love the captions.. Oh and nice excuse on the wood (for your sisters tank) remember outside you told me it would be your first time having wood?

[Shane Tesser]

hahahah Matt!!!! :)

[Edwin]

Thanks for the pics Shane. I missed the show due to the bad weather, and now I dont feel so left out.

THANKS!!!!!!

[doenoe]

Job well done Shane. Really cewl pics.
Maybe ill fly over to Canada sometime and visit a herp show too (like in a million years or something :) )
But really great pics and i laughed my @$$ of about the text
Greetz Doenoe

[josefg]

Great pics Shane. Man u make me want to be there....

[Christina]

Well Shane I enjoyed providing you with wood next time I might even give you a discount just for being you.. AND dont ask hubby cause I know he gives his out for free!!!! (thanks for sharing that info btw Matt!! LOL)
Nice pics had fun and cant wait till the next show everyone!!!
Christina

[Cold Blooded]

looks like everyone had fun, wish i could've gone...but alas, im here in the US.

[Zoe]

Great pics, Shane! But we all know which pic was the best...

*I like having my picture taken* :D

(How did you figure that out?)

[KaHane]

Great photos Shane, When is everyone gonna see a pic of you? I really like the pic of Jeff getting out of bed and Matt at the door collecting admission:D

[Lisa]

Originally posted by KaHane
Great photos Shane, When is everyone gonna see a pic of you? I really like the pic of Jeff getting out of bed and Matt at the door collecting admission:D

I managed to catch Shane at the show and you can see his photo in this thread http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6569

[sSNAKESs.com]

Originally posted by KaHane
Great photos Shane, When is everyone gonna see a pic of you? I really like the pic of Jeff getting out of bed and Matt at the door collecting admission:D

LOL!!! I look like a total flake! :P

[snakedude_03]

looked like it was quite a show.. too bad i didnt go..

[Zoe]

heh okay I got in sh*t (well, not really) for sounding conceited - I was joking you know, all the pics were great :]

Zoe

[Tarzet]

LOL...great pictures Shane. I was worried about those pics you took of me unloading the car! Good boy...lol.
God, I wish Shelly had a computor! The reaction to that pic is going to be priceless!!!

Oh ya..the pic of the normal Leo, under the pic of my Patternless Leo, was not from my table.

ttfn..

[Dom]

Great pics Shane!!

Lame comments but still very funny! I swear it really was that big lol

Ure anoying at the show with your cam but it really pays off later!

[mike7034]

Nice pics glad you didnt catch me in any

[chappy]

Hey Shane great pics it was good to finally meet you
I had a great time even tho all I came home with was a mug

Nick

oh btw the guy in the pic with me is Jay aka Tightsqueeze and his girlfriend

[Alicewave]

Great pics shane! Love the captions. My favorite was "are those real" hehe. Looks like a great show. I may have to make a trip up to canada for it sometime.

[Linds]

Sheesh... I knew I looked sick but had no idea I was lookin' that rough! :eek: LOL :p I walked right in, hit up Grant's table which was first, bought my rosy, and then plopped my butt down at the sSnakeSs.com table where I soon became the sSnakeSs.com babysitting service :p Well, better than getting lost at the bar last time, hopefully I will be in better shape next show!
Again Shane, you did a great job with the pics...LOL...'specially the one of Jeff getting out of bed! :p, but you forgot all about your wood!~ :eek:

[Shane Tesser]

Teresa...i hope you show Shelly those pics....but let me know if she's going to kill me so that i can hide out for the next show!

Alice...I wish you would make the trip!!!...and that goes for all of the other American members we have here!!!...Look for the ssnakess team to start heading to shows right across the board in the near future!!!

Linds...how could i have forgot about my wood...im reminded each and everytime i see the other photo's that i took of you at the show....the ones i couldn't post here!!! (That should start up some imagination within the membership lol) :)

[Linds]

LOL :p I'm still waiting for those pics in my mailbox! o>

[Sean_.E.]

lol...good pics... sorry to say linds but yes you did look that rough...lol, The show was alot of fun. I can't believe I had the courage to meet so many people...I usually just run away....lol

(P.s...Other than the fact that Shane and jeff are ugly and scary they are pretty nice...LOL just kiddin)

[paul_le_snake]

great pics fella. still pissed of that i couldn't make it. oh well there's a;ways next time, when is it??? january um more bloody snow
paul

[tightsqueeze]

hey i am the one in the pic with chappy 11th from the top my name is jay and thats my gf her name is kelly!!!!

jay
:firestart

[PoiSoNouS]

hahaha
really nice job Shane.. its a good thing I was not around.. :P
lol
:D :D :D :D

[tightsqueeze]

Originally posted by Shane Tesser
Dom and Linds share a laugh...i swear to God thats what they were talking about!!!

http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/203domlinds-med.jpg

Member Chappy (center) and his friends...who once again i forgot their names(Jay and Kelly Jays g/f)...stopped by the booth to say hello

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