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Hello folks~~>

I live in northern Minnesota and we don't have a herp society up here. The closest one is in Minneapolis. As I'm sure many of you know, this can be a lonely hobby. The internet is cool, but not like person to person interaction. I'm wondering, how does one start up a Herp Society? Is there a "How to" book, or website somewhere?
The laws up here are pretty loose concerning exotics, but what if someone on the board gets scared and wants to change the laws? There is no orginization in place to fight/represent the herp lovers!
Any info would be greatly appreciated!
thanks

jason
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sounddjinn@yahoo.com

Things always get cloudy just before transformation.

Well I am a active memeber of the MN herp society in the twin cities and I have to say you are missing out....but here is contact info for some of the higher ups in the society so try to contact them.....

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Mnherpsoc/?yguid=221729061

or

http://www.bellmuseum.org/herpetology/main.html
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Chris Smith
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Captive Bred Herps

Thanks for the info. I drove down to a few meetings, but it's a 4 hour drive from Bemidji. One of the reasons I want to start one up here is to be able to hang out and be involved with folks regularly.

thanks
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sounddjinn@yahoo.com

Things always get cloudy just before transformation.

Yeah, I can understand that....4 hours is a long ways to drive.
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Chris Smith
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Captive Bred Herps

Are there any herp societies in the DFW area? I know the texas reptile show comes to town a few times a year, but is there anyting on the lines of a herp group/ snake society? thanks..

-Ben-

Jason you could become a chapter of the MHS. instead of your own herp society that way when there is a crisis you could fight it together. GE