Wednesday, April 16th
April's meeting will focus on how to safely handle and present your reptile to the public. Please feel free to bring your own animal to show off.
Meetings start promptly at 8pm in the Alumni Room of Medaille College.
Annual Banquet
PLEASE NOTE: The annual banquet and recognition dinner will be rescheduled due to conflicts. The new date will likely be a Saturday in May, please contact a board member for more information.
Lizard Information
Lizards make up the largest group of reptiles with over 3000 known species and can be found on every continent other that Antarctica. They are very closely related to snakes and are grouped together. Most lizards have two pairs of legs, though there are some exceptions. Most lizards also posses movable eyelids and external ear openings. Lizards also tend to have similar sized scales over their entire body, unlike snakes.
Some lizards posses the ability to change colors. This is also know as metachrosis. The color changes according to light, temperature or mood. Chameleons have developed this ability to even allow them to blend into their surroundings. There are two species of lizard, the Mexican Beaded Lizard and the Gila Monster, that are venomous.
Help further herpetology research and education by donating to the Marvin R. Aures Herpetological Grant