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BlueKing
at Thu Oct 16 22:57:07 2003 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by BlueKing ]
that the children, (especially older ones) of today are our future. I am sorry I don't live in Georgia, (Old Herper) as I could invest some of my time and effort there since I just retired from the military. But even there and in other states as well, Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Californa, New York, and now my new home in North Carolina, I have invested countless hours doing FREE reptile shows from Elementary schools to High Schools for well over 20 years now. I enjoy doing this, for it educates our young that snakes are NOT slimy, evil creatures that should be killed on sight! I had also been a member of several Herp societies/ clubs to assist in Political matters. You guys have a very good point - well said old herper! But just want to remind you that if we don't keep our young educated in schools (cause the parents won't) no politicians will believe us anyway. Most of them were uneducated or misled(about reptiles) when they grew up. I can tell you from experience, more than 90% of kids are fascinated about reptiles, once they find out that there are nonvenemous ones out there and that a lot of them don't even bite! I have NEVER had a child that has been bit during all my presentations (just defecated on, unfortunately)! Like I said, IT IS messed up, but it starts from the GROUND UP!!!
No fancy Degree,
Not a herpetologist
Not a wildlife officer
Not rich
Just Blue collar - ol ME who CARES about reptiles!
ZEE
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RE: Yes, that is disturbing!! I agree with all of you, but don't forget - BlueKing, Thu Oct 16 22:57:07 2003