Hamburg, Pa. reptile show

[michael]

The Hamburg, Pa. reptile show was crazy yesterday. (Feb. 24, 07.) I got to meet a lot of Caudata.org members their and had a good time. If you were at my stand and I didn't have enough time to visit with you I'm sorry. Their were over 2500 people there. Their were a lot of amphibians there but not as many as I have seen in the past. It was a bad week for vendors that get their animals shipped in. The show seems to get larger and larger. Parking, standing in line, and moving around were a little problem but all in all it was a good time. I found out some more about Pa's new reptile and amphibian laws. In a nutshell their is still some confusion in the gov't about it. Tiger salamanders might not be allowed in Pa. depending on who you talk to or which list you read. I don't think their will be any problem on the hobbyist level but their will be problems on selling.
The next Hamburg, Pa. show is April 28, 07

 

[dawn]

It was great to meet you too! My newts are in their new homes and they are so beautiful, all of them like little jewels. It sure was a madhouse though! I was on line for an hour. But it was worth it!!

 

[john]

Mike

I've never been to that one but had been planning on it several times. Do they have a website of all future dates? Sounds like that would be a good one to sell some leos at.

 

[michael]

I'm blushing from Dawn's compliments. Do a search on Northern berks reptile show and on Northwestern Berks reptile show. Their are 2 sets of shows at Hamburg, Pa. Their are 2 different organizers. Some dates are April 28, June 9, Aug 4, Oct. 20, and Dec. 1 If you want to get a table you have to reserve early.

 

[foster]

Michael,
I realize that this is straying a bit off topic but you should really consider setting up at Daytona. I bet that you would do well there.
Chip

 

[john]

Thanks Mike

I don't have much stock right now. I might try to look to the August dates. Those table rates aren't too bad for a show of that size either.

 

[michael]

I'm working on doing less shows. Daytona would be fun but a logistic nightmare for me. I think Hamburg, Pa. is the next best thing and less than an hour from my home. My amphibian business is really more of a hobby than anything.