Portland ME Reptile Expo

Hi,

Does anyone know if the Portland Maine Reptile Expo schedualed for August 22 is still happening? I don't know if these things ever just get cancelled, but since the link on KS had expired, it got me kinda worried...

Also, if it is still happening, could anyone tell me any details about it (since the link is down)? Where it is, what time, how many vendors, etc..



Thanks for your help,

Kitt

Hello,

I live in Maine and are animal laws are the worst. We can not have anything other then your standard ball python, boa, or leopard gecko, only one type of turtle, no chameleons, etc. You live in NH right? I know pet stores suck but go into your local pet store and you would find a bigger variety of animals.

I am considering the 3 hour drive down. Does anyone know of any breeders bringing milksnakes to the show?

Thanks

Brian
HighWaterHerps

Mossman --

I know the laws are bad -- I went to school there for a half a year, and when I tried to buy a millepede, they told me that it was illegal to have anything that even POSESSED venom, even if it couldn't use it. Plus a friend had a couple of large Burms that he wasn't supposed to . . . Apparently nothing over twelve feet is allowed, though I could be wrong.

So I guess what I'm trying to figure out is weather it's worth going . . . Are boids other than Balls and boas allowed? If not, that would be my deal breaker. It's a three hour drive for me, too.

Thanks for any input,

Kitt

Here is the link to the official show page- should have the info you need:

http://www.maineherp.org/html/portland_expo_2004.html

If this show does not work out for you there we will be hosting the New England Reptile Expo in Manchester, NH on 10/24. More information is available at www.reptileexpo.com. Fortunately the animal restrictions are not as bad in NH as they are in ME!

Bruce Lowder

I will try and tell you what I know is and is not allowed here in Maine. We can have NO native species to maine at all. We can't have burms,retics, or any other large snake. We can't even have green tree pythons. No turtles or tortoises except red-ear sliders. Nothing with venom, no chameleons, no monitors. It sucks but we can't really have anything "exotic" at all. Don't waste your time going unless you only live 20 minutes away. Hope this will help you out, have a nice day.

Mossman