CANHerp?

[Robin.M]

Anyone in Canada know anything of this 'CANHerp' thing that people have been talking about?

Seems like it's the Canadian equivalent of USARK. Just wondering if it's actually a decent organization, or if it's just some stupid thing started by some reptile breeder or pet store owner somewhere.

Rob

[smy_749]

I thought this was going to be about reptiles that come in a can. :/

[Robin.M]

Originally Posted by smy_749

I thought this was going to be about reptiles that come in a can. :/

LOL... ya, I would have hoped they would have went with CANARK if they are broadcasting they are working with USARK very closely, and CANARK is sort of a play on Canuck (A slang word for Canadians).

CANHerp is a really dumb name IMO. But, perhaps others like it.

Hope it is going to be run by general reptile keepers and not breeders and pet stores. The Canadian reptile community is already being destroyed by breeders and pet stores who think they run the world running things.

Rob

[Aaron_S]

Originally Posted by Pure Boa

LOL... ya, I would have hoped they would have went with CANARK if they are broadcasting they are working with USARK very closely, and CANARK is sort of a play on Canuck (A slang word for Canadians).

CANHerp is a really dumb name IMO. But, perhaps others like it.

Hope it is going to be run by general reptile keepers and not breeders and pet stores. The Canadian reptile community is already being destroyed by breeders and pet stores who think they run the world running things.

Rob

I reserve judgement until the site is up and full details are released.

I would like to see general long standing keepers involved as well.

[Chris72]

Originally Posted by Pure Boa

LOL... ya, I would have hoped they would have went with CANARK if they are broadcasting they are working with USARK very closely, and CANARK is sort of a play on Canuck (A slang word for Canadians).

CANHerp is a really dumb name IMO. But, perhaps others like it.

Hope it is going to be run by general reptile keepers and not breeders and pet stores. The Canadian reptile community is already being destroyed by breeders and pet stores who think they run the world running things.

Rob

It's being spearheaded by Grant Crossman et al.

I spoke at length with Marisa at CRBE (Marisa as in mod on RC) and yes it's basically going to be the Canadian version of USArk. Interestingly they are also putting together knowledgable (herp) lawyers who are available to members if we are harassed unjustly by any level of authority.

Marisa told me about someone in the SWO who recently had a "raid" on his perfectly legal collection simply because a someone with a wild imagination complained he had a house full of snakes and that individual felt afraid for the safety of their family.

That guy got his animals back. As a CANHerp member you make one call and you have knowledgable lawyers helping you out.

That in addition to having a regular voice in the media, assistance in local council as needed, etc.... Well worth the yearly fee.

Hobbyist 20 / yr
Accredited 100 / yr (for those with a breeding collection)
Store 150 / yr

She did tell mention that if you are found to have broken any laws or the CANHerp code of conduct (it's sensible) they will not help and go after the member for any legal expenditures. (Makes sense)

If it ends up being what it sounds like.... We should all be members.

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[Aaron_S]

Wait until the 30th. That's when I'm told the site will launch.

[Caylan]

If it's all it's cracked up to be I'll gladly pay the $100 fee to help out. Sounds like exactly what we need.

[JimD]

CanHerp.com
Check it out and decide for yourselves if it's anything. A lot if us do.