BC reptile expo

[Snakefood]

BC Reptile Club hosts the BC Reptile Expo

When: April 28th 10am-5pm
April 29th 10am-4pm

Where: Abbotsford Exhibition Park
32470 Haida drive (Cadet Bldg) Abbotsford, BC


Admission rates:
Adults: $6
Children $4
Children under 5 get in free
Family (2 adults and up to 3 kids) $12

Bring the entire family out to learn about fun, exotic reptiles. Come
meet some of Western Canada’s top breeders, connect with other
reptile, amphibian & invert enthusiasts. Find great deals on
products and learn how to care for your new friend, should you find
one!
Come experience the excitement of BC’s own reptile expo!!!

[Snakefood]

I'll have a table there, so maybe some of you BC'ers can come out and we'll be able to meet/talk face to face!!

[infernalis]

Must be one boring show.....

From:
BC Wildlife Act - Schedule A
[section 1]
[en. B.C. Reg. 253/2000, App. 2, s. 9; am. B.C. Regs. 132/2002, s. (b); 120/2009, Sch. 1.]

http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws ... /13_168_90

...
Wildlife prescribed
1 The vertebrates listed in Schedule A are prescribed as wildlife for the purposes of the definition of "wildlife" in section 1 of the Wildlife Act. ...

Reptiles of the following species:
(a) all species of the family Emydidae — pond and river turtles;
(b) all species of the family Trionychidae — soft-shelled turtles;
(c) all species of the family Chelydridae — snapping turtles;
(d) Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 120/2009, Sch. 1, s. 2 (a).]
(e) all species of the genus Podarcis — wall lizards;
(f) all species of the genus Phrynosoma — horned lizards;
(g) all species of the genus Eumeces — skinks;
(h) all species of the genus Elgaria — alligator lizards;
(i) all species of the genus Thamnophis — garter snakes;
(j) Charina bottae — rubber boa;
(k) Coluber constrictor — racer;
(l) Contia tenuis — sharptail snake;
(m) Hypsiglena torquata — night snake;
(n) Pituophis catenifer — gopher snake;
(o) nora semiannulata — ground snake;
(p) Crotalus oreganus — western rattlesnake.

[Snakefood]

No there will be no garters there!!!

But, I went to the fall show put off by the same org. There were alot of beautiful boas, lots of morph variety there and in BP's as well. Many different lizzards, ??(the water ones with the weird x name??) TONS of supplies, cages ect... They were sadly lacking in Corn breeders there (only 3 and 2 of them only had 1 morph each) So Hopefully I will have healthy hatchlings by that time!! I also plan on having the larger prey items there which they say no-one has ever brought, so we should do well in that area. I am making different viv decorations and props, backgrounds hides and climbs. Hubby is making some 6 bin rat racks for me to sell as well (unfortunately, they will not let me bring live rodents in, so customers who buy the racks can come out to my house for thier first breeders if they want)

[youngster]

My local show doesn't allow garters either :no:
I wish it was easier to get black racers 'round here too.

[youngster]

Many different lizzards, ??(the water ones with the weird x name??)

Axolotls? :) those are salamanders.

[Snakefood]

yes I know, there's a comma there separating them from the lizzards!!

[Gungirl]

No there will be no garters there!!!

But, I went to the fall show put off by the same org. There were alot of beautiful boas, lots of morph variety there and in BP's as well. Many different lizzards, ??(the water ones with the weird x name??) TONS of supplies, cages ect... They were sadly lacking in Corn breeders there (only 3 and 2 of them only had 1 morph each) So Hopefully I will have healthy hatchlings by that time!! I also plan on having the larger prey items there which they say no-one has ever brought, so we should do well in that area. I am making different viv decorations and props, backgrounds hides and climbs. Hubby is making some 6 bin rat racks for me to sell as well (unfortunately, they will not let me bring live rodents in, so customers who buy the racks can come out to my house for thier first breeders if they want)

What you said in bold.. I think is VERY smart of them. The last thing you want is a bunch of hungry snakes smelling food while people are trying to handle them.

[Snakefood]

What you said in bold.. I think is VERY smart of them. The last thing you want is a bunch of hungry snakes smelling food while people are trying to handle them.

You know, I never thought of it that way and your right!! That would be horrible!!

All I was thinking was having a tank of males and a tank of females so that when/if someone bought a rack system, I could fill it for them way cheaper than them going to apet store, rats there are $10-$20/rat.

But like I said, they'll just have to come out to my house if they want the cheaper prices!!:D

[Trent]

Must be one boring show.....

From:
BC Wildlife Act - Schedule A
[section 1]
[en. B.C. Reg. 253/2000, App. 2, s. 9; am. B.C. Regs. 132/2002, s. (b); 120/2009, Sch. 1.]

http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws ... /13_168_90

...
Wildlife prescribed
1 The vertebrates listed in Schedule A are prescribed as wildlife for the purposes of the definition of "wildlife" in section 1 of the Wildlife Act. ...

Reptiles of the following species:
(a) all species of the family Emydidae — pond and river turtles;
(b) all species of the family Trionychidae — soft-shelled turtles;
(c) all species of the family Chelydridae — snapping turtles;
(d) Repealed. [B.C. Reg. 120/2009, Sch. 1, s. 2 (a).]
(e) all species of the genus Podarcis — wall lizards;
(f) all species of the genus Phrynosoma — horned lizards;
(g) all species of the genus Eumeces — skinks;
(h) all species of the genus Elgaria — alligator lizards;
(i) all species of the genus Thamnophis — garter snakes;
(j) Charina bottae — rubber boa;
(k) Coluber constrictor — racer;
(l) Contia tenuis — sharptail snake;
(m) Hypsiglena torquata — night snake;
(n) Pituophis catenifer — gopher snake;
(o) nora semiannulata — ground snake;
(p) Crotalus oreganus — western rattlesnake.
It is a very boring show! Less people at the last show than the earlier one.

[Snakefood]

you need to remember that the BC Reptile Club is in it's infancy and is doing better each year!! The more of us that attend, either as customers, explorer's or vendors, the more the BC Reptile Club expands and becomes something great!!

Join us and help build it up!!

[pythons9991]

i would really like to see some more snake supplies there such as pvc enclosures, hides, thermostats, racks , heat tape ext..... but i think for a small show they have a pretty sweet selection of animals especially boas and bp's

[Snakefood]

Yes, me too!!

I will have different hides and such at my table, but haven't thought of the others. I'm not sure if heat tape is legal to be sold here and am trying to check that out!!

Hubby will have built some rat breeding racks for this show, but I hadn't considered making snake racks. Thanks for the idea, maybe I'll have that figured out by the fall show!!

If anyone else has any ideas of what I should thinking of selling, I am open-minded.

Trent and Pythons9991, I hope to see both of you there!!

[DavethePython]

I may be able to get down there that weekend to check it out.

[Snakefood]

That would be awesome!!!

[DavethePython]

Anyone from here that is going won't miss me easily . My avatar picture will be on my back lol

[Trent]

Going to try and get over there.The real question is,will the yearly snake fund be spent by then...:hmm:

[Snakefood]

My table will have a banner saying "Awanyu Serpents"

[Trent]

Anyone from here that is going won't miss me easily . My avatar picture will be on my back lol
Hey Dave.What part of pg you from? used to live there years ago.

[Snakefood]

geez Trent, if your snake fund is spent by April, May-Dec is gonna suck for you!!

[Trent]

geez Trent, if your snake fund is spent by April, May-Dec is gonna suck for you!!
You have no idea:sad:

[DavethePython]

I am over near Foothills in the Heritage area .

[Trent]

I am over near Foothills in the Heritage area .
I lived all over mostly by 15th ave.

[SerpentLust]

I'll most likely be making an appearance from the island. I was going to be a vendor but my hatchlings won't be ready by then. I'm glad BC is getting more into the reptile game and expos, not as awesome as the Ontario shows, but it is very true that the BCRC is young.

[DavethePython]

Yeh I am not too far away from 15th . But then again nothing is too far away in this town lol. I am looking forward to this show . I am also working on trying to get an expo going here in the north too. If not this year then next year for sure. Hoping to work it out this year though. Even have a chance of having the Python hunters come here and at least do a guest appearance and if the timing is right , maybe even have them film an episode here . maybe I can take them down to Williams Lake area for a little Rubber Boa hunting lol.

[Trent]

Yeh I am not too far away from 15th . But then again nothing is too far away in this town lol. I am looking forward to this show . I am also working on trying to get an expo going here in the north too. If not this year then next year for sure. Hoping to work it out this year though. Even have a chance of having the Python hunters come here and at least do a guest appearance and if the timing is right , maybe even have them film an episode here . maybe I can take them down to Williams Lake area for a little Rubber Boa hunting lol.
Funny you shoud say that.Lived in Williams lake for five years after I left Pg.Used to hunt for the Rubber boa never found one.LOTS of garters though and ribbons.The guy I used to work with son found one last year though...go figure!

[Snakefood]

I'll most likely be making an appearance from the island. I was going to be a vendor but my hatchlings won't be ready by then. I'm glad BC is getting more into the reptile game and expos, not as awesome as the Ontario shows, but it is very true that the BCRC is young.

too bad about your hatchlings, but we'll have another one in the fall, usually around sept-oct. What lind of snakes do you breed?

It will be great to see you there regardless, come have a chat with me!!:D

[Snakefood]

I am looking forward to this show . I am also working on trying to get an expo going here in the north too. If not this year then next year for sure. Hoping to work it out this year though. Even have a chance of having the Python hunters come here and at least do a guest appearance and if the timing is right , maybe even have them film an episode here . maybe I can take them down to Williams Lake area for a little Rubber Boa hunting lol.

That would be great!! I would attend that show!!! Once you get it all hammered out you'll have to let me know table costs.

[exwizard]

No there will be no garters there!!!

But, I went to the fall show put off by the same org. There were alot of beautiful boas, lots of morph variety there and in BP's as well. Many different lizzards, ??(the water ones with the weird x name??) TONS of supplies, cages ect... They were sadly lacking in Corn breeders there (only 3 and 2 of them only had 1 morph each) So Hopefully I will have healthy hatchlings by that time!! I also plan on having the larger prey items there which they say no-one has ever brought, so we should do well in that area. I am making different viv decorations and props, backgrounds hides and climbs. Hubby is making some 6 bin rat racks for me to sell as well (unfortunately, they will not let me bring live rodents in, so customers who buy the racks can come out to my house for thier first breeders if they want)

What we did at the Des Moines show was we had a table with our racks but the rats were outside in the van in the parking lot. I led customers to the van to pick up their rats after they paid for them.

[Snakefood]

What we did at the Des Moines show was we had a table with our racks but the rats were outside in the van in the parking lot. I led customers to the van to pick up their rats after they paid for them.

Sounds good in theory, but by april and until sept/oct it can be very hot around here, especially in a car!! Maybe hubby could sit under a tree with the live cages and I'll send them out to him!! LMAO!!

[Freebody]

I will be their. i have gone to the last 3-4 shows their. i will be sure to stop by and say hi. do you sell frozen rabbits? i could use some for my snake bella. if so, whats the prices?

[SerpentLust]

too bad about your hatchlings, but we'll have another one in the fall, usually around sept-oct. What lind of snakes do you breed?

It will be great to see you there regardless, come have a chat with me!!:D


Well those gorgeous Black Blood hatchlings that Pete Kirkwood brought over were mine, borneos, bloods, spotted pythons, BCI and branching into hognoses soon.

[DavethePython]

I will keep everyone posted snakefood. You can also fine me on facebook . The profile is Northern BC-Snake Reptile-show . Feel free to add me as a friend if you are on facebook.

[Snakefood]

I will be their. i have gone to the last 3-4 shows their. i will be sure to stop by and say hi. do you sell frozen rabbits? i could use some for my snake bella. if so, whats the prices?

Yes, I sell frozen rabbits from pinkie to jumbo adult (we don't live too far apart either, I think??) as for price, I have my reg prices, which I am just re-vamping now. And I am thinking of lowering them a bit just for the show too!! So we'll see.

If you're at the show the show prices will be listed, and I'll PM you when I hash out my new reg prices.

[Snakefood]

Serpentlust- That's great, hopefully we'll see some of your hatchlings at the fall show!!

DaveThePython- I don't use facebook, but I can mark you as a friend here if you don't mind, and if you get a show together, I'll try to show up as a vendor!!

[DavethePython]

Absolutley Snakefood . The facebook info is for anyone here who wises to use it .

[Freebody]

Yes, I sell frozen rabbits from pinkie to jumbo adult (we don't live too far apart either, I think??) as for price, I have my reg prices, which I am just re-vamping now. And I am thinking of lowering them a bit just for the show too!! So we'll see.

If you're at the show the show prices will be listed, and I'll PM you when I hash out my new reg prices.
sounds good, ya langley is 10-15 min away. I have no idea what size i need, as i have never purchesed any, my snake eats 2-3 fully grown rats atm ever 2 weeks, need to finish up the stock pile of her food, then get some rabbits for her in the next couple months, the show will be perfect for grabbing some off you :) thx

[Snakefood]

fully grown as in jumbo?? or just adult?? Sounds like you may be looking at weanling or juvi rabbits

[Trent]

fully grown as in jumbo?? or just adult?? Sounds like you may be looking at weanling or juvi rabbits
What species of rabbits do you breed? I breed rabbits for food as well.

[Snakefood]

I have dutches, which stay small, even as adults, and then I have netherlands and California whites for my bigger rabbits.

[Trent]

I have dutches, which stay small, even as adults, and then I have netherlands and California whites for my bigger rabbits.
I breed Californias and mini-rex.Question for you.Do you find your cali males become sexually mature later than your other male rabbits?

[Freebody]

the rats i feed her are 400+ grams.

[Snakefood]

I breed Californias and mini-rex.Question for you.Do you find your cali males become sexually mature later than your other male rabbits?

YES!! I almost culled him as infertile since it took so long for him to impregnate a female!!

[Snakefood]

the rats i feed her are 400+ grams.

Your looking @ weanling rabbits which are $5/each. I have 4 in stock right now, and am waiting on a few litters.

[Trent]

YES!! I almost culled him as infertile since it took so long for him to impregnate a female!!
I knew it! I had the same problem.At what age did he finally mature? I have two bucks coming of age.

[Snakefood]

my guy is now aprox 7 mos and I did finally get one pregnant female from him, but she gave birth early (a week or so ago), the babies were underformed and very small. I have mated him to 2 more now and I'll let ya know how it goes!!

edit:( now that I think of it he could be 8 mos now)

[Caylan]

How much for a 3 pound rabbit from either of you? And can you ship to Kelowna somehow? Or I can pick up at the show. Either way, I didn;t realize their were rabbits in bc, I've been getting mine from alberta. Let me know please, thanks! Caylan.S.

[Trent]

How much for a 3 pound rabbit from either of you? And can you ship to Kelowna somehow? Or I can pick up at the show. Either way, I didn;t realize their were rabbits in bc, I've been getting mine from alberta. Let me know please, thanks! Caylan.S.
If you are going to the show..snakefood would be your best bet she is going.I am not sure if I am.I could ship to you, if she cant fill your needs.

[Caylan]

Alright thanks Trent. Always good to have a back up for my hungry guys! Perhaps I will pm her as well. Caylan.S.

[Snakefood]

How much for a 3 pound rabbit from either of you? And can you ship to Kelowna somehow? Or I can pick up at the show. Either way, I didn;t realize their were rabbits in bc, I've been getting mine from alberta. Let me know please, thanks! Caylan.S.

3 lb rabbits from me are $10ea. We could do a % off deal on bulk though.

I have NO IDEA on shipping, but if your willing to find out the details of shipping frozen product from Langley to Kelowna, I'd be willing to drop them off COD.

I do come out to Kelowna once in a while, but the next time I may be there will be after the show in the end of may. But for other occasions, We could pre-arrange drop-off when I'm in your area.

[Snakefood]

don't forget everyone, save your $$ and show up!! It's gonna be great!!

[Caylan]

3 lb rabbits from me are $10ea. We could do a % off deal on bulk though.

I have NO IDEA on shipping, but if your willing to find out the details of shipping frozen product from Langley to Kelowna, I'd be willing to drop them off COD.

I do come out to Kelowna once in a while, but the next time I may be there will be after the show in the end of may. But for other occasions, We could pre-arrange drop-off when I'm in your area.

Alright this is awesome. We'll have to talk more at the show I think... I'm paying $12 per 3pounder plus shipping(10 rabbits is a big box lol) I'll look more into the shipping as well, I'm sure grey hound would work... Thanks again, Caylan.S.

[Hurrok]

I'm going, i'm pretty excited! :)

[Snakefood]

Awesome!! come by my table so we can talk!!

[Hurrok]

Absolutely!!

[Snakefood]

it's getting close!!!! hope everyone who can shows up!!, I will not have my banner ready for this show:( but I will be the only one selling rabbits (from what I hear) so should still be easy to find!!

Hope to see as many of you as I can there, would love to meet you all in person!!

[JustBitten]

I can't wait. :) Seems like a lot more vendors this time too! See you there...

[Snakefood]

Awesome, see ya there!!

[GarterPython]

Why is there so many people in BC but like none in Alberta!

[Caylan]

Not sure if I can make it out this time now actually, but September for sure! Good luck everyone!

[Trent]

Not sure if I can make it out this time now actually, but September for sure! Good luck everyone!

I won't be making it out this time either!

[Snakefood]

aww, Caylan, Trent, that sucks!!!

But I will be at the fall show too, so we can meet then. I'll even have some of my babies for sale by then!!

[Snakefood]

JUST OVER A WEEK TO GO

IS EVERYBODY READY???

:D Can't wait to see all of you who are able to attend!!:D

[Caylan]

JUST OVER A WEEK TO GO

IS EVERYBODY READY???

:D Can't wait to see all of you who are able to attend!!:D

Well now I might be coming down... Broke, but also vending so whatever. Can't wait!

[Snakefood]

you bought a table???

Can't wait to meet you in person!!

[Snakefood]

4 days left!!!


And I am going NUTS, trying to get everything ready for it!! I have to pack up all the finished products, and still have many in various stages of creation, I have no clue how many of them will make it to this show!!:sorry:

Between my appointments, my son's appoinements, Torruk getting sick, AND trying to get ready for the show.......:tired1_2::tired1_2::tired1_2:

But, I'm still trucking away, trying to get everything I can done by friday!!:yes:

[Caylan]

you bought a table???

Can't wait to meet you in person!!

And with that little tease.. I'm no longer going :D My boss was gonna buy a table, but we had too much fun building racks this week that we are gonna keep them full lol! Hit Greg up about his drop down built it yourself racks, amazing!!!!
Look forward to meeting you next time though, and how are my rabbits growing up?? Lol

[Freebody]

I will be their sat morning with my folks. picking up some F rabbits. I forgot you said you sold them snakefood, could not remember who it was. what do you normally charge for 3 pound frozen rabbits? im getting enouph for my snake for a few months, but she will always need more later :) I will try to find the avatar on your shirt and introduce myself.

[Snakefood]

Caylan- your rabbits haven't been born yet, but no worries, I have 6 preggers doe's right now and going to do some more matings soon.

Freebody- look for me by the rabbit pricing board over my freezer ( I will title it "Snakefood" for your convenience. my 3 lb rabbits are $15/each.

[Snakefood]

TOMORROW!!!!!

And I don't feel ready!!:eek: I don't have as many hides finished as I had hoped, the 24 hrs in the hospital didn't help!! So now I am running around like a chicken with it's head cut off to try to get as many hides, climbs and deco's finished as possible!!:Wow:

Hope to see as many of you as possible there!! I'll have a price list over my freezer with "SNAKEFOOD" at the top!! Hopefully that will help you all find me!!

if you can't, just stand in the middle and yell "Darcie", I'll pop out of the woodwork somewhere!!!:yes:

[Hurrok]

I'M SO EXCITED.

Sorry had to get that out, I am super stoked for this! It will be great to meet you!

[Snakefood]

Can't wait!! You coming sat, sun or both??

[Hurrok]

Can't wait!! You coming sat, sun or both??

I'm hoping both days! Still getting everything figured out with the boyfriend, so we shall see. Hopefully tomorrow though, as I can't wait any longer!

[Freebody]

I wont need any rabbits from you at this show, but ill come by and say hello anyways, i prepaid for some off dave chan a few weeks ago, Im just picking them up there. but i think i might buy a frilled dragon of pjpets, he was saying hes brining some, and i dought i will be able to resist myself, i may as well go upstairs right now and set up its cage LOL but thats if i dont see a really high white pied female for my male, which is med/high white, if i end up doing that i wont buy a frilled. i wonder if henry will be bringing any lav albinos ball, a female would also interest me for my male pied as well. oh man! im probly going to spend my whole cheq if everything goes my way, or should i say goes the breeders way lol

[Snakefood]

Last time I spoke to Henry, he wasn't sure he was attending this one. But he has lots of snakes not listed on hi site, so I would call and ask.

There was another BP breeder there last fall that had NICE high white Piebalds!! maybe he'll be there again!!

I am in the centre square, so my snakefood sign will be taped to the front of the table!!

hope to see you there

[Snakefood]

WHAT A DAY!!!! had lots of fun and have my eye on a couple snakes, may or may not get one!!

FREEBODY- It was great to meet you in person, hope you had fun, if your coming out tomorrow come around 3 and that frilled WILL come down in price!!

I am BONE TIRED and need my sleep tonight to do it all over again tomorrow!!!

[Freebody]

It was great to meet you and the other guy, cant remember his name. but it was fun to talk with you both. I wont be going out there tomorow, got some cleaning and feeding to do in the snake room that needs to be done. would have been cool to get the frilled, but i guess its for the best, i did manage to go their, have a good time and leave without breaking the bank :)

[Snakefood]

if your talking about the guy with me, that's my hubby Les

[Freebody]

ah yes i was, he seemed like a nice guy, i presumed you were a guy this whole time, and i originally asked him if he was snake food and he lauphed and poked you for me lol << oops lol

[GarterPython]

Your a girl! :0 Its funny how you make guesses.

[Caylan]

So neither of you could put together Mamma Bear? Lol just kidding, glad the show went well. I'm excited to come out and vend in September, the shows are usually pretty good!

[Snakefood]

you guys are funny!! Yes I am female!!! I know, my name makes it hard to guess!!

Caylan- Annie from "Annie's Rodents" says she thinks she knows you as a customer. Do you order from her??

Either way, she says for a delivery fee of $20, she will let me piggy back your rabbit orders on her Kelowna deliveries.

[Freebody]

annie is such a nice women isnt she. i buy all my rats off her, and always will. its always a pleasure to see her. when im at her place to grab my orders, it always turns into a 1.5 hour conversation, leaving my rats half thawed out, i often lauph and say next time im bringing icepacks lol

[Arc210]

I wish where I live even did reptile shows like these :/

[Caylan]

you guys are funny!! Yes I am female!!! I know, my name makes it hard to guess!!

Caylan- Annie from "Annie's Rodents" says she thinks she knows you as a customer. Do you order from her??

Either way, she says for a delivery fee of $20, she will let me piggy back your rabbit orders on her Kelowna deliveries.

Yeah I get my Rats off Annie, that will be awesome to have them delivered!! My rabbit cost just went way down, thanks so much!!

[Snakefood]

No problem!! Annie and I will work together now for customer who need smalll and large prey, should expand my business alot!!

annie will send all big prey customers to me!

[Caylan]

No problem!! Annie and I will work together now for customer who need smalll and large prey, should expand my business alot!!

annie will send all big prey customers to me!

Thats the way to do it, Combine and Conquer! I was wondering how you two would get along, that's really great to hear!

[Snakefood]

so far so good, but we're both redheads, so we better not disagree on anything
!!!