Alejandro-President), Puerto Rico Balls, Inc. Thanks to everyone involved with making the herp community stronger and better. The conference and expo both offered a glimpse at a group of people that is coming together, thinking about the future of the hobby, being active and building steadfast bonds. It was great to see the herp community united last week. Thank you, Ken and Kim Foose! And thank you Phoenix Reptile Expo for promoting a successful event and making the auction possible. This adorable little tortoise raised over $4,200 and Ken even gave an additional donation (accompanied by a little public humility for two great causes). Ken was given a break from auctioneer duties when his donation of a U.S. Ken Foose from Exotic Pets Las Vegas did an incredible job as auctioneer, kept everyone entertained and raised over $15,000. It truly was a benefit auction, with items going near, and even well-above, value.
The room was packed, donations were plentiful and the attendees stepped up to support the two organizations. The sense of community was great and this was most apparent at the TTPG/USARK benefit auction. The attendance was great and the variety of species was astounding, including shingleback skinks, chuckwallas and Galapagos tortoises. Promoters Drew Rheinhardt and James Badman did a tremendous job with this show. The Phoenix Reptile Expo following the TTPG conference was a huge success. (A special mention to Bob and Sheri Ashley from Eco Wear & Publishing who donated a copy of The Complete Box Turtle to each conference registrant.) Founder Russ Gurley and the TTPG team did a great job. This event should be on your calendar for 2014. Learn more about TTPG and support their cause at. Richard Fife, Bob Ashley (NARBC) and Pete Jansema (Waterland Tubs) lead a group discussion concerning the 4″ turtle law to close the first day of the conference. The Q & A portion following the talk was very active. USARK’s Phil Goss was keynote speaker, addressing the herp community’s battle with anti-pet groups.
Presenters included: Barry Downer (Tulsa Zoo), Fred Caporaso PhD, Joe Flanagan DVM (Houston Zoo), Carl Franklin (University of Texas at Arlington), Cord Offermann DVM, Paul Vander Schouw, John Coakley and international speaker Tomas Diagne (African Chelonian Institute). Every aspect of the event was top notch from the venue to the speakers. TTPG held an amazing conference last week in Mesa, AZ.
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