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Eastern Box Turtle Tampa Bay Turtle & Tortoise Society, Inc. Spider Tortoise Pink-belly Sideneck Monthly Newsletter June 2019 Issue Date: June 8thth, 2019, starts at 7:00pm. Guest speaker: Kim Titterington aka Swamp Girl Adventures on rehab and other conversation projects she has done. Kim has been providing education and rescue for 25 years. At a young age she was inspired to educate others and started teaching kids when she was 14. Kim spent several years working at a couple different zoos and as a vet assistant before she founded Swamp Girl Adventures in 2009 to help further her mission to reach more people all over the world with a YouTube channel. Ever since then Swamp Girl Adventures has been providing education rescue and Rehabilitation of Florida Wildlife. Misc Notes Please update your email information with Ralph Till at rascal1843@aol.com. We only use this information for club business and it helps for club members to stay up to date on any last minutes changes that may occur. It will also help ensure that you receive your electronic copy of our monthly newsletter. If you would like to submit an article or pictures to be published in the next upcoming newsletter, please email it to Kim at sparty@tampabay.rr.com. Please submit by the end of the month to be published in the next month's newsletter. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any of the officers listed below: Elected & Appointed Officers President - Ralph Till 727-515-7443 Rascal1843@aol.com Vice President Mark Randall 20smoke@mindspring.com Treasurer - Ralph Till 727-515-7443 Rascal1843@aol.com Secretary/Memberships/Public Relations - Kim Illum sparty@tampabay.rr.com Newsletter Editor Mark & Kim Illum sparty@tampabay.rr.com Facebook Coordinator Ralph, Mark R & Kim https://www.facebook.com/groups/TBTTS New Website under construction: http://www.tbtts.org/ RALPH'S RAMBLINGS Now Note from Editor Hello Everyone, Well it didn't take long for summer to arrive, one day it was 83 degrees and the next it was 93 degrees. I'm sure that a lot of our members keep their animals outside, just remember that they need a cool hide to escape the heat just as we do. Last month's meeting was a show-n-tell with a dozen different species being represented. There were some interesting stories being told, and I'm sure everyone learned something that was beneficial. Over this past weekend, John Owen completed his Eagle Scout project by building a waterfall/filter for the turtle pond. He was responsible for all phases of the project, which included fund raising, securing of all materials and coordinating the actual construction. He and his team did a FANTASTIC job and I'm certain that everyone will be impressed. It looks Awesome! Next we're going to install a UV filter to assist with management of the algae that is always present. Saturday, June 22nd, from 2:00-5:00 is Reptile Day at Moccasin Lake Nature Park. We will be joined by the Suncoast Herp Society and the Birds of Prey. Most everyone will be setup in the classroom as before, but we'll have additional displays in the interpretive center as well. The park will be open for business as usual and Saturdays have been very busy since the remodeling project. This is an excellent venue to show everyone what we do and to educate people on turtles and tortoises. I'm counting on a strong support from you. Our next meeting is Saturday, June 8th, 2019. Our quest speaker is Kim Titterington from Swamp Girl Adventures. Kim does amazing work with both turtle and tortoise rescues/rehabs. You won't want to miss her presentation. Enough for now, hoping for a great turnout at our next meeting. Ralph Till Rascal1843@aol.com Sorry I am a little behind in posting this. In April was International Tortoise week by ZooMed & TTPG. For those who did not receive the daily newsletter from them features turtles & tortoises, here are the links to view these articles. Day 1: Turtles of the Earth, the True World Wonders: https://mailchi.mp/zoomed/2019-ittw-day1?e=b17b13bb07 Day 2: Gentle Giants https://mailchi.mp/zoomed/2019-ittw-day2?e=b17b13bb07 Day 3: Tiny Treasures https://mailchi.mp/zoomed/2019-ittw-day3?e=b17b13bb07 Day 4: World Recors Turtles & Tortosies https://mailchi.mp/zoomed/2019-ittw-day4?e=b17b13bb07 Day 5: Make a Difference: https://mailchi.mp/zoomed/2019-ittw-day5?e=b17b13bb07 Hope you enjoyed these articles. Thanks, Kim Important Upcoming Club Events ***VOLUNTEERS NEEDED***** The Repticon Tampa is approaching us quickly, next month. We need some volunteers would like to sit at our table and pass out info for the club. Ideally it would be great to have 2 people each day. The shift would be split this way you'll have time to walk around the show before/after. Saturday hours are 9am-5pm, but would need to start at 8:30 to set up table; Sunday hours are 10am-4pm but would need to stay past to break table down. If you are interested in volunteering for a certain time/area, pls contact Ralph Till at Rascal1843@aol.com or let him know at the next upcoming meeting. Upcoming reptile shows Repticon Tampa June 8th & 9th 2019 volunteers needed Repticon Kissimmee June 22nd & 23rd 2019 Daytona National Reptile Breeders Expo August 16th 18th 2019 Repticon FIRE show September 7th & 8th 2019 Repticon New Port Richey September 21st & 22nd 2019 Repticon Kissimmee October 12th & 13th 2019 Repticon Tampa November 9th & 10th 2019 volunteers needed Repticon Orlando December 7th & 8th 2019 Upcoming Club Speakers July 13, 2019 TBA August 10, 2019 TBA September 14, 2019 No guest speaker, this is our annual Auction October 12, 2019 TBA November 9, 2019 No guest speaker, this is our annual election night (current members only). December 14, 2019 - No guest speaker, our annual Christmas party (current members only). NOTE: If you would be interested in doing a talk, pls contact Ralph Till at Rascal1843@aol.com for additional information. Please stay tune for other events/field trips that we are working on. NOTE: If you would be interested in doing a talk, pls contact Ralph Till at Rascal1843@aol.com for additional information. Turtle/Tortoise Videos Snapping turtle get a mani pedi: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalPlanet/videos/2157129017740284/?v=2157129017740284 Calling all turtles, calling all turtle. I repeat calling all turtles: https://www.facebook.com/646915990/videos/10156905710240991/ Baby sea turtles making their way to the vast ocean: https://www.facebook.com/FOX35News/videos/10156624799988525/?v=10156624799988525 Turtles/Tortoises in the News Couple buys land next door for gopher tortoises: https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/couple-buys-land-next-door-for-gopher- tortoises?fbclid=IwAR1WHsq4Lzvf3F69-WWnNf82y9CUPngKR6w2R5d-MPLVuN_sjOI_WNVa2hU Tortoise poachers get stiff sentence in Madagasar: https://www.france24.com/en/20190522-tortoise-poachers-get-stiff-sentence- madagascar?fbclid=IwAR1p1ejGdJU9N6zuVVBqrLpDokZOXI0Q-pGLVYjczAX7y1WhKj1YC1qXQ1A Rare 62 lb alligator snapping turtle caught in Missippi: https://www.wvlt.tv/content/news/Rare-62-pound-alligator-snapping-turtle-caught-in- Mississippi-510392911.html?fbclid=IwAR1WHsq4Lzvf3F69-WWnNf82y9CUPngKR6w2R5d- MPLVuN_sjOI_WNVa2hU https://www.facebook.com/BirdAndMoon/photos/a.369411403135971/18217941012310 20/?type=3&theater Kidz Korner Turtle/Tortoise Tender Tales (rescue stories) This rescue story is brought to you from Swamp Girl Adventures: Sadly this softshell turtle passed away after she was hit by a car while on her way to lay eggs. She was brought into our rescue. You can see by the x ray some of the eggs were actually damaged from the impact. The good news is we were able to save 16 eggs! We are now up to 100 eggs recovered so far this season! Rescue and Rehabilitation plays a role in the conservation of Florida's native species. Now we wait, cross fingers / toes, and see how many of these eggs hatch out babies. Donations to help this tortoise and others that have been injured are much appreciated can be made through the Swamp Girl Adventures facebook page or website. Regards, Kim Swamp Girl Adventures To see more of the rehabs we currently have and some out the out reach programs we done, please visit: http://www.swampgirladventures.org/ Also like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SwampGirlAdventures/ Classified Section You may place your animals, items, services that you have for sale in the club's newsletter. Ads will run month to month and you must renew it for every month that you would like. Ads are free to up to date/paid members, or $5.00 per month ($8.00 for 2 months) for non-members. Adoptions Looking to re-home out your reptile? Place a free ad for any reptile that you are looking to adopt out (free ads are for reptiles which does NOT have a re-homing fee). Advertising Rates 1/8th Page = $8 per issue or $75 per year (savings of $21). 1/4th Page = $11 per issue or $100 per year (savings of $32). 1/2 Page = $16 per issue or $150 per year (savings of $42). Full Page = $25 per issue or $225 per year (savings of $75). Pricing includes art/graphics/color, however you send the advertisement will be published in our electronic newsletter. Please email over the Classified/Adoptions/Advertisement info by the end of the month to: Kim at sparty@tampabay.rr.com All payments for advertisements should be sent directly to: Moccasin Lake Nature Park c/o Tampa Bay Turtle & Tortoise Society, Inc. 2750 Park Trail Ln. Clearwater, FL 33759 Smelt Feed & Pet Supply has gracefully offered to give us a $15.00 gift certificate each month for our monthly raffle. Stop by their store and see what they have: 4116 East 7th Ave. Tampa, FL 33605 www.smeltfeed.com https://www.facebook.com/SmeltFeed https://www.facebook.com/events/520424278466622/ Other Herp Societies The Turtle & Tortoise Club of Florida Orlando Chapter Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm Location: Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, Oakland, FL 34787 Suncoast Herpetological Society Inc. website: http://www.kingsnake.com/suncoastherpsociety/SHSHome.htm meets on the 4th Saturday of the month at 6:00pm. Location: Moccasin Lake Nature Park 2750 Park Trail Ln. Clearwater, FL 33759 Central Florida Herpetological Society website: Centralfloridaherpsociety.org meets on the 4th Sunday of every other month at 2:00 PM but you want to be there between 1:00 - 1:30 PM for parking Location: Orlando Public Library, Downtown Branch, Anderson Room 3rd Floor, 101 East Central Blvd Orlando, FL 32801 Calusa Herpetological Society website: calusaherp.org meets on the first Thursday at 7:00 PM Location: In the Iona house at the Calusa Nature Center Jacksonville Herpetological Society website: jaxherp.tripod.com meets first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 PM Location: Museum of Science and History (MOSH), Museum circle, Jacksonville, FL Membership and Newsletter subscription form Annual membership fee: $20.00 per year, and the membership includes: - Electronic Monthly newsletter sent to your email address - Free Classified's in newsletter (members only) as well as low cost advertisement rates. - Annual Auction, Christmas Party, and Office Elections - Monthly Meetings in an indoor classroom setting that consists of the following: - Different guest speaker each month - Raffle Prizes - Info about upcoming events/reptile shows/field trips/etc.. Date/Time: Meets the 2nd Saturday of every month at 7:00pm Meeting Address: Moccasin Lake Nature Park 2750 Park Trail Ln. Clearwater, FL 33759 Complete the form below and bring it with you to the next upcoming meeting or mail it along with payment to: Moccasin Lake Nature Park c/o Tampa Bay Turtle & Tortoise Society, Inc. 2750 Park Trail Ln. Clearwater, FL 33759 Check one: _______ New Membership _______ Membership Renewal Name: _________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zipcode: ___________________________________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________ Phone#: ________________________________ NOTE: We would never sell or trade your information. This information is strictly for club use only. Answer Key
