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Dates for 2008
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The VHS hold 3 meetings and a
number of other events each year
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Next Meeting
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Date to be announced
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Further dates will be published
when the 2008 calendar is finalised.
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Sunday
February 24
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Greg Maxwell/Steve
Wilson special VHS meeting
Monash University - Clayton Campus
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Greg Maxwell is the well known author of "The Complete Chondro"
and its updated version "The More Complete Chondro". These books
are the most definitive reference for those interested in Chondro breeding
and husbandry and an excellent reference for those interested in pythons
in general. Greg took time out from his busy schedule in Ohio USA to visit
the VHS Expo and be the special gues speaker at the meeting.
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Steve Wilson, a prominant Australian herpetological author, presentation
preceded Greg's presentations. Steve's presentaion was titled "The
Herpetofauna of Cape York" and it did not dissapoint!
Steve's knowledge and experiences about Cape York held the audience
captivated. The slides he showed included many little known animals,
some probably undescribed and most mind blowingly beautiful.
He finished his presentation with images of the Cape York Chondros
in their natural environment - the perfect introduction to Greg's
pair of talks.
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Greg Maxwell's first presentation was on Chondro husbandry. For those
who have read his books, which provide intricate detail on Chondro husbandry,
there was a lot more to be learned from this presentation.
At the end of his presentations Greg spent a lot of time answering questions
and signing his books
Greg's second presentation was on Chondro colour morphs. Not only did
he mesmorise the audience with beautiful images of Chondros but it also
provided a clear insight into how Chondro morphology works.
It was a real pleasure to have Greg as guest speaker at the VHS Special
Meeting, it was something special that nobody who attended will forget
in a hurry.
Brian Barnett, who was instrumental in inviting Greg as guest speaker
drove him and his entourage to the airport later that day and had this
to say:
"We had a talk to Greg after the Meeting and I think that I may
have embarassed him. In all of my years in attending and presenting herp
meetings, I can honestly say that his presentation today was on a par
with any guest that I have been associated with over the years. His attitude,
flow, knowledge and general presentation left nothing to be desired. His
frankness, communication and general outlook on the herpetological scene
(particularly in the U.S.A) gave us a general overview of the "Chondro"
world and only fired up the lust for these amazing creatures to a new
level. Thanks to those that assisted in putting today's special VHS meeting
together. Anyone that didn't attend really missed out on something special."
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Greg
Maxwell's visit was proudly sponsored by donations to the VHS by
the following businesses and individuals:
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Pails
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