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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.

Topic	Replies	Last Post
Suggestion:Kids & Herps Pic Category by OliveJewel - Sep 20, 2011 01:50 PM	0	No replies
VA Press: Turtles allegedly terrorized by - Jul 12, 2011 07:24 AM	0	No replies
CT: Reptile Wrangler shows off exotics by EricWI - Jul 05, 2011 01:26 PM	0	No replies
'Critter Girl' takes science into the cl by EricWI - Mar 08, 2011 10:40 AM	0	No replies
Pet store inaugurates work-study program by EricWI - Mar 07, 2011 08:49 PM	0	No replies
PETCO Offers Nationwide Reptile Educatio by EricWI - Mar 02, 2011 10:32 PM	0	No replies
Reptile Presentation For Some Cub Scouts by FGS - Feb 02, 2011 02:33 AM	1	Feb 19, 2011 12:45 AM by blueselaphe
Infant safety...I'm expecting- HELP! by bricun1 - Oct 10, 2010 06:28 PM	0	No replies
Fish & Wildlife to add pythons to Lacey by PHFaust - Jan 21, 2010 10:55 AM	0	No replies
Snake Presentations by mfoux - Apr 30, 2009 03:35 PM	6	Oct 04, 2009 12:57 PM by varanid
1st herp? by dinahmoe - Mar 22, 2009 10:06 PM	4	May 01, 2010 10:29 AM by calebjg
advice about school presentations by aries_dolphin - Feb 20, 2009 05:34 AM	2	Mar 09, 2009 09:16 AM by PHFaust
Teaching about herps in school? by BCRHerps - Feb 05, 2009 12:49 PM	4	Mar 13, 2009 08:11 AM by viper9
Rainbows by RainbowsRule - Dec 01, 2008 06:00 PM	1	Mar 09, 2009 12:08 AM by CrazyForHerps
Teacher Discussion Moved by PHGinger - May 26, 2008 07:40 PM	0	No replies
Carpals female number 2 by tmshaffer - Mar 26, 2008 07:54 PM	1	Mar 26, 2008 08:35 PM by tmshaffer
Starting them early... by Hollychan - Mar 20, 2008 06:43 PM	0	No replies
MI Press: Find a painted turtle by - Aug 16, 2007 08:20 AM	0	No replies
ON Press: Lesson for Students & Turtles by - Aug 16, 2007 07:45 AM	0	No replies
AB Press: Reptile show a teaching tool by - Jul 31, 2007 08:16 AM	0	No replies
CA Press: Slimy Science by - Jul 31, 2007 07:37 AM	0	No replies
Mom issues.. advice needed! by xxDusti - Jul 23, 2007 08:20 AM	4	Feb 05, 2009 12:06 PM by BCRHerps
My Educational Program is... by killr_silhouette - Jul 13, 2007 10:49 PM	6	Aug 29, 2007 07:31 AM by laurarfl
Suggestion Sought by sscotts - Mar 04, 2007 11:49 AM	5	Aug 29, 2007 07:37 AM by laurarfl
Start 'em young by pinoyhamadryad - Feb 11, 2007 10:48 PM	8	Jul 23, 2007 07:40 PM by westtexas
Parents and snakes by Magnum26 - Jan 07, 2007 12:42 PM	13	Apr 11, 2013 04:15 PM by thefiradragon
Starting Educational Program... by killr_silhouette - Nov 19, 2006 12:43 PM	0	No replies
Insurance by eobsoleta - Nov 19, 2006 12:25 PM	1	Apr 26, 2007 12:19 PM by Safaritom
PA Press: Speaker to change kids' minds by - Nov 15, 2006 08:25 PM	0	No replies
Corns vs. Kings by Zinovia - Nov 15, 2006 11:23 AM	2	Feb 03, 2007 08:40 PM by snakelady2
My daughter and her favorite Boa by Morgans Boas - Nov 04, 2006 10:50 PM	0	No replies
getting new snake by boxer6 - Oct 03, 2006 05:08 PM	4	Feb 03, 2007 10:48 PM by snakelady2
Steve Irwin Memorial Forum by phwyvern - Sep 04, 2006 05:05 PM	0	No replies
question about educational program by imaturtlefan - Aug 09, 2006 06:52 PM	2	Aug 12, 2006 10:24 PM by imaturtlefan
Pet Snake Name by wonderwoman23 - Jul 11, 2006 11:48 AM	2	Sep 15, 2006 01:33 AM by squidbelly
Collections by reptilekeeper19 - Jul 10, 2006 12:21 PM	4	Jan 26, 2007 12:46 PM by KevinM
I have to ask... by okreptilerescue - Jun 02, 2006 02:21 PM	7	Dec 02, 2006 05:51 PM by david26
VA Press: Hampton students lobby for state amphibian - fifth-graders get interested in voting. by - Jan 23, 2006 04:41 PM	0	No replies
AUS Press: Racquel 'handles' emergency by - Jan 06, 2006 10:57 PM	0	No replies
Wanting a New Snake by expired - Dec 17, 2005 07:54 PM	14	Mar 29, 2007 03:25 AM by bllanosr
Is anybody going to the Hamburg show tomorrow? by SnakeFreak - Dec 02, 2005 11:26 AM	0	No replies
PHL Press: Snake Power! (High School Science Project) by - Dec 01, 2005 08:59 AM	0	No replies
Researching Snakes, Any Help is Appreciated by AndiJ78 - Nov 12, 2005 02:30 AM	6	Dec 18, 2005 12:36 PM by AndiJ78
I want a new snake by reptilekeeper19 - Oct 29, 2005 08:46 PM	3	Oct 30, 2005 07:24 PM by candb
2nd Crested Clutch hatched yesterday, Aug. 17th! np by palex134 - Aug 18, 2005 09:06 AM	0	No replies
They Hatched! My first ever eggs! by Palex134 - Jul 25, 2005 06:19 PM	2	Aug 09, 2005 10:43 AM by cutiepie
new to this forum, have a Q by hawiiangecko - Jul 20, 2005 04:10 PM	8	Jul 04, 2006 12:40 PM by SSR
New Crested Gecko Eggs! by palex134 - Jun 12, 2005 09:54 AM	1	Oct 30, 2005 08:44 AM by reptilekeeper19
OH Press: Curiosity leads girls to make video on snakes by - May 26, 2005 06:45 AM	0	No replies
FL Press: J.D. Floyd Elementary students get close to wildlife by - May 25, 2005 06:16 PM	0	No replies
Tips for Conducting Educational Outreach Programs by gray - Apr 15, 2005 03:42 PM	2	Oct 20, 2005 07:57 AM by HerpGirl
This is the future teach'em young!!!!!! by HTDesigns - Mar 20, 2005 12:48 PM	0	No replies
thinking about getting a new snake by megan15 - Mar 18, 2005 02:51 PM	10	Oct 29, 2005 08:21 PM by reptilekeeper19
Hey PPl by workingclasshero - Mar 14, 2005 06:55 PM	1	Mar 17, 2005 06:13 PM by um
snake bite by caw8959 - Feb 26, 2005 09:37 PM	5	Aug 21, 2007 02:04 PM by GrotesqueBurgess
Yeah!!!!!!!!!! by snakegal123456 - Jan 26, 2005 05:22 PM	1	Feb 19, 2005 12:02 AM by judo153
Wooohooo! by MikeBurns01 - Jan 10, 2005 02:53 PM	4	Mar 18, 2005 11:11 PM by BallPython13
just wondering by mster - Jan 08, 2005 11:38 PM	0	No replies
MO Press: Reptile classes in Blue Springs by - Jan 06, 2005 11:36 AM	0	No replies
IL Press: Students cast ballots on cold-blooded candidates by - Jan 02, 2005 03:45 PM	0	No replies
post pics! by judo153 - Dec 16, 2004 04:41 AM	7	Oct 30, 2005 08:47 AM by reptilekeeper19
MO Press: Grade-schoolers learn snakes aren't such villains after all by - Nov 27, 2004 09:56 AM	0	No replies
FL Press: Overharvesting in Asia has made the species endangered; kids try to help. by - Nov 21, 2004 09:23 PM	0	No replies
test by judo153 - Nov 19, 2004 04:12 AM	0	No replies
Happy Halloween by Crotaphytuskidd - Oct 31, 2004 11:38 AM	0	No replies
What are...... by Crotaphytuskidd - Oct 19, 2004 12:53 PM	2	Oct 30, 2005 07:56 AM by reptilekeeper19
Here are some photos from my reptile presentation! by dmlove - Oct 14, 2004 10:36 PM	1	Oct 25, 2004 06:56 AM by rugbyman2000
collections? by clintf - Oct 12, 2004 05:10 PM	22	Nov 12, 2005 07:07 PM by snakeboi
Pictures of some hatchling Redbelly turtles by Spoony - Oct 05, 2004 06:02 PM	2	Oct 06, 2004 06:21 PM by Spoony
my burm has a bump next to its spine, by dejavu2112 - Oct 01, 2004 10:55 PM	1	Oct 05, 2004 01:09 AM by Slizarus
What does everyone think of a kid having a reptile??? by beardielover13 - Sep 27, 2004 09:05 PM	9	Jul 07, 2005 11:19 PM by CaliGotPythons
aggressive corn snake by sinmissing - Sep 27, 2004 10:38 AM	1	Sep 28, 2004 12:13 PM by snakeguy88
Just thought i'd put something new in here for yins by warriorprncss3 - Sep 20, 2004 11:47 AM	2	Sep 21, 2004 02:31 PM by warriorprncss3
Hey all whats up? by dmlove - Sep 09, 2004 09:58 PM	12	Sep 29, 2004 11:27 PM by Roughneck
reptile demonstration at elementary school...help needed! by HerpGirl - Sep 08, 2004 08:31 AM	5	Oct 02, 2004 10:58 AM by toddg

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