I haven't heard of any meetings, but I don't really go looking, either.

I talk to local shops and stuff about the questions the internet can't answer adequately. House of Reptiles is a pretty good resource, I bought my white lip from them and they seem pretty knowledgeable. The shop is clean and the animals are healthy.

I found it hard to find a reptile specialty shop via the phone books and internet. Someone at another pet store mentioned the name while I was there, so I went to check it out.

The show was very helpful. Lots of breeders around with some highly unusual snakes, LOTS of helpful advice, and for some reason, a violin salesman.

Here's some pictures: http://www.nordinho.net/vbull/journal.php?do=showjournal&j=335