https://forums.kingsnake.com/forum.php?catid=14 Welcome to the Herps & Kids Forum. Most herpers start out chasing frogs and lizards in the backyard when they are kids, and then things just go downhill from there. But there are issues that every parent needs to know and needs to address before bringing reptiles and amphibians into the house with children around. Things like salmonella, cage safety, and other issues are all things you need to discuss before you bring reptiles into the house or the classroom. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues that affect Herps and Kids. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting. https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1945900,1945900 I love the picture of the little girl with the grey-banded kingsnake on the main page. How about a photo category that is just Kids and Herps? Or am I missing one that is already there?-----Lisa Rakestraw ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My skinks: 1.1.1 Corucia zebrata (Berman and Joni, baby Charlemagn... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1927074,1927074 WVEC (Norfolk, Virginia) 04 July 11 Turtles allegedly terrorized in Va. Beach neighborhood (David Ham) Virginia Beach: The Virginia Beach SPCA and Animal Control had to get involved to warn kids living in an Oceanfront neighborhood to stop terrorizing turtles. People living in the Seabridge Square... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1924912,1924912 Reptile wrangler shows off exotic animals to students Colchester, Conn. — The cockroach that crawled on the floor of Cragin Memorial Library’s Norton Room was not an invading pest, but merely a snack for a visiting bearded dragon. The bearded dragon, or Pogona, is a type of lizard that Brian ... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1897983,1897983 'Critter Girl' takes science into the classroom FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — Dawn Getzandanner has always been curious about creatures and credits her mother with helping her to establish early on a comfort level with all creatures, but particularly those that make a lot of people squirm. Now the eleme... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1897891,1897891 PENDLETON — Scott and Sonda Herbert of AquaCare + Critter Hut have added a work-study program for area teens. The Herberts recently bought the former Pendleton Music House building at 337 S.W. Emigrant Ave., and moved the business there. The store offers tropical fish, reptiles, small animals and... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1896739,1896739 PETCO Offers Nationwide Reptile Educational Event on the Heels of "Rango" Movie Launch National PETCO Meet the Critters Event Features Crested Gecko & Educates Families on Ownership via an Interactive Meet and Greet SAN DIEGO, March 1, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The buzz aroun... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1891037,1891037 There is something very special about watching these kids when it's time for them to touch and hold my cold blooded friends. Most of the kids that go to my reptile presentaions have never touched a reptile before. I have the best job on the planet. -----Brian Gundy www.for-goodness-snakes.com https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1865516,1865516 Hello all, I am new to this forum, but I normally post on the cyclura and ctenosaura forum. I am 3 months pregnant with my first child, and I have a crew of beloved reptiles that have been a part of our family for many years. They are literally like family members to my husband and I. I am very c... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1780268,1780268 https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1686565,1686565 I've read two of the recent posts below regarding snake presentations in schools, churches, etc. I have some thoughts to add and also would like some advice from those who have experience doing these presentations. This was my second year doing a snake and tortoise presentation at the school where ... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1672697,1672697 my 3 yo son really wants a pet he can call his own.we have ball pythons and an adult sulcata.he wants something he can keep in his room and hold it alot.he catches the toads and anoles in our yard(i thought of just keeping one of those)i thought about corns but he really likes frogs and lizards.he w... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1660962,1660962 Hi, I've had my pet snakes for about 4 years now. I have 6 red tail boas and 6 Kenyan sand boas. (variety of color morphs) I want to start doing presentations and eventually birthday parties with my snakes. My hesitation is that I'm not sure what I should talk about and I feel that my col... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1654979,1654979 I was thinking about maybe starting a thing where I visit schools(or wherever) with my herps and teach people about reptiles but I have no idea how to start anybody got any advice? Oh yeah and do you think that this may be a downfall while doing that? I'm 12 but I am homeschooled so I have time to ... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1629677,1629677 i wanted to know you guys' opinion on brazilian rainbow boas for beginners/kids. I heard that they are not that great. I personally lov them, just wanted your opinion -----1.0.0 Brazilian Rainbow Boa (Carlisle?) 0.0.1 Ghost Corn snake (Starbuck) 0.0.1 Variable Kingsnake (Lego)- I miss you 1.1.0 L... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1531269,1531269 Post moved hereTeacher Discussion -----Ginger Sanders Staff Director Email PHGinger https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1497952,1497952 https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1494485,1494485 Too cute... had to post, found it on Photobucket. ^_^-----Holly 0.1 Lavender California Kingsnake (Lizzie Borden) (missing ) 1.0 Florida Kingsnake possible mix (Eddie Gein) 1.0 Bearded Dragon (Charley Manson) 1.0 Orange Marmalade Cat (Oliver) 1.0 Egyptian Arabian (Bagan) 2.0 Toddlers (Justic... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1374641,1374641 FREE PRESS (Detroit, Michigan) 12 August 07 At Home: Find a painted turtle (Patricia Chargot) It's never a good idea to remove an animal from its natural habitat and make it a pet. For starters, it might not be able to adapt and could get sick and even die. That said, there's no better way to learn... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1374600,1374600 KINGSTON THIS WEEK (Ontario) 08 August 07 Lesson pays off for teacher, students and turtles (Michael Sykes is the CRCA's marketing and communications assistant) Efforts by concerned students to educate motorists to avoid turtles crossing roads is turning into a civic lesson, says Cataraqui Region C... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=1364126,1364126 EDMONTON SUN (Alberta) 28 July 07 Reptile show a teaching tool (Carter Haydu) Sherwood Park's Kaitlyn Pullishy, 3, could hardly contain her excitement while gazing at Little Ray's Reptile Zoo exhibit in the Family Fun town at Capital Ex on Friday. "There's a big crocodile! They're sleepin...