vol. 34 (2014), no. 4
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Minnesota
Herpetological
Society
The newsletter of the
April Meeting Notice General Meeting will be April 7th, 2014
White Snake Sale and Photo Contest
April 2014 Volume 34 Number 4
BOARD OF DIRECTORS President
Chris Smith 612.275.9737 [email protected]
Vice President Peter Tornquist 952.797.6515
Recording Secretary
Heather Clayton 612.886.7175 [email protected]
Membership Secretary
Micole Hendricks 651.356.1669 [email protected]
Treasurer Nancy Haig 763.434.8684
Newsletter Editor
Ellen Heck 763.593.5414 [email protected]
Members at Large
Kelli Bornholdt 612.710.5919 [email protected]
Rebecca Markowitz 409.750.0235 [email protected]
Terry Odegaard 612.840.7674
Misi Stine 952.217.1267
COMMITTEES Adoption
Sarah Richard 612.781.9544 [email protected]
Education Jan Larson 507.263.4391
Fostering
Nancy Haig 763.434.8684 [email protected]
WebMaster
Kimber Anderson [email protected]
C/O Bell Museum of Natural History
10 Church Street Southeast Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455-0104
Stay informed! Join us on our forums! And, you can still leave us a Voice Mail: 612.326.6516
The purpose of the Minnesota Herpetological Society is to:
• Further the education of the membership and the general public in
care and captive propagation of reptiles and amphibians; • Educate the members and the general public in the ecological role of
reptiles and amphibians;
• Promote the study and conservation of reptiles and amphibians.
The Minnesota Herpetological Society is a non-profit, tax-exempt organiza-tion. Membership is open to all individuals with an interest in amphibians
and reptiles. The Minnesota Herpetological Society Newsletter is published monthly to provide its members with information concerning the society’s
activities and a media for exchanging information, opinions and resources.
General Meetings are held at Borlaug Hall, Room 335 on the St. Paul Cam-
pus of the University of Minnesota, on the first Friday of each month (unless there is a holiday conflict). The meeting starts at 7:00pm and lasts about
three hours. Please check the MHS Voice mail for changes in schedules or
cancellations.
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April 2014 Volume 34 Number 4 Page 1
General Meeting —White Snake Sale
Friday April 4th, 7:00pm; 6:30pm Social Hour Social hour begins at 6:30pm. This is a time for people to minge and catch up before the meeting starts.
The White Snake Sale usually consists of 2-3 rounds of silent auction bidding, with a live art sale and the photo contest
taking place between the rounds.
If you have items to donate, please get them to the meeting as early as possible. We will be setting up starting at about 5pm. Volunteers are needed mostly during the setup and in between rounds.
Cash, check and credit cards will be accepted for payment.
Dan Keyler—Timber Rattlesnakes and the Peril of Frac Sand Mining in the Upper Mississippi Valley
Submitted by Heather Clayton
Dan Keyler learned about the ecosystem of the Mississippi
River Valley while working with rattlesnakes found in these areas. This taught him, and he reminds us, that we should
remember that all reptile and amphibian species are im-pacted by habitat destruction, not only this or that favorite
animal. Dan showed an informative video on frac sand min-
ing and how it affects the surrounding towns and environ-ment, to better inform us of the dangers it poses to both
natural areas and human communities. Timber Rattle-snakes have been known in these areas for hundreds of
years, documented by settlers as early as the 1600s. Ini-tially they were feared and destroyed, even having large
bounties on them as late at the 1900s. The bounty was
removed in 1989, and the Timber Rattler has been protect-ed since 1996. The Timber is also known in the area as the
Banded, Bluff, and Velvet Tail Rattler, and the Sioux call it “Sin-tah-dah.”
Historically, the Timber Rattlesnake has
had a large range, which has in modern times been reduced to a much smaller
area along the river bluffs. A primary culprit of this reduction in habitat, along
with tourism, golf courses, and human expansion in general is the expansion of
frac sand mining in the hills and bluffs in
Wisconsin, and now also growing in Minnesota. Frac sand is essentially pure silica, which is very valuable to oil com-
panies, because it is used to flush into hard shale rock so that oil can be extracted without having to break through
the rock. Frac sand is crush-resistant, and increases the
flow of oil by its ability to get through rock when mixed with water and potentially other materials. Part of why frac
sand mining is so destructive to the landscape is that in order to extract the sand, many feet of earth and rock lay-
ers must be removed, and then a 40-50 ft deep layer of
sand is mined across the land, not down into it. This de-stroys much more habitat area than a deep mine we think
of for things like gems or metal.
The video we watched, The Price of Sand, covered areas
like River Falls, WI and Winona, MN, and others. There were several interviews and testimonials by the residents of
these towns, both in favor of and against the frac sand mines they find surrounding their communities. One con-
cern that raises warning flags for some residents is that
land purchases made by oil companies tend to be secretive and neighbors don’t usually know about the sales until af-
ter they happen. People have cause for concern when large parcels of land are bought around them and turned into
industrial areas, originally zoned for agricultural use, which create constant noise, vibrations, and pollution. This be-
comes a concern for local fauna as well. For example, the
constant light and activity affects foraging activity and cir-cadian rhythms of reptiles. Another concern is for natural
habitat loss. Many of these residents chose to live in these areas because of
its natural beauty and the agriculture,
but frac sand mining is literally removing entire hills and bluffs. Mining is not new
in the Mississippi River Valley, as there are already more than 2500 nonmetallic
mining operations in Wisconsin alone, but frac mines make a much larger im-
pact than these small, industry-run oper-
ations.
Another issue surrounding frac sand mining is the disrup-
tion it is causing in communities as it expands. Residents are divided and their council members are often not the
best-educated in these matters or prepared to handle the
huge issues being raised, and some are believed to be cor-rupted or bought-out by oil company money. Some resi-
dents support the mining because it adds jobs and boosts local economy. They also feel the companies have every
right to do what they like with the land they purchased;
this is capitalist America, after all. The jobs created vary from everything from driving truckloads of sand and mate-
rials to office positions to handle the paperwork and books.
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The residents with opposing views dislike the land
loss, have concerns about tainted water and other environ-mental concerns, and are worried about the physical im-
pact the mining operations will have on their towns. For example, a mining operation a few miles away is one thing,
but the trucks coming in and out of the mining areas have
to travel through these small towns. Their buildings were not made to handle such vibration, and the roads were not
meant to handle such weight and traffic flow. Some com-munities have moved to implement weight restrictions on
certain streets to temper the damage, but there is not much else they can do to preserve buildings and historic
sites without expenses. Buffalo County is one of these are-
as of concern, and several residents from there were inter-viewed. (Dan chimed in that this county used to have one
of the highest rattlesnake bounties in its day, and it is now working to try and keep what habitats it has left.) The
huge number of large, heavily-laden trucks adds to all sorts
of pollution, including carbon dioxide emissions, noise pol-lution, and the silica itself in the air and water.
Blasting is a common way to remove sediment and expose the frac sand layer. This creates a huge amount of
noise and dust, and there is a health concern for silica pre-sent in air. It is a small enough particle to get into the deep
lungs, and when you look at it under a microscope you can
see its jagged, glass-like edges. Health problems may occur if too much of this builds up in the lungs. Silica is also
chemically reactive with oxygen, and is a known carcinogen above certain levels. The most dangerous silica dust is too
small to be seen. Silicosis, cancer, and kidney disease are
valid concerns. Mining companies maintain that there are never enough levels of silica in the air to cause damage,
however. We should not only be concerned about these dangers for ourselves, but the reason this is serious for
herps is that they are so much more exposed to it than we
are, aside from the obvious issue of habitat loss. These animals are hanging out near these areas, breathing this
air often at ground level where the sediment settles, drink-ing and living in these waters. According to the mining
companies, when the land is stripped of frac sand, it will be reclaimed for agricultural use. The problem with that is the
soil will not be very fertile due to the disruptive mining. It is
also true it will not be as fertile for natural habitat.
The debate and struggles between the towns in
Minnesota and Wisconsin and frac mining companies con-tinue, and some mining companies have even had mem-
bers attempt to get on local city councils and boards in or-
der to influence ordinances and regulations. This particular strategy does not usually work, as you need to be a resi-
dent to be on most boards, but there are exceptions. An-other problem with city councils is that some members
have been paid well by mining companies to work with them on development. One community has even fired a
few village board members due to believing they had been
“bought” by the mining companies. Another issue is that the towns themselves are divided on how they feel about
the mine developments. As stated before, some people like
the idea of jobs and support local capitalism, and others want to preserve the land as it is. There is often no middle
ground on these issues, and local relationships are suffer-ing due to the dividing effect potential mine expansion in
Minnesota towns is causing.
The experienced mining companies are also taking advantage of the inexperienced council members through
zoning that the cities and towns had not changed. In Greenfield, an agreement was made between the town and
the mining companies so that they companies are absolved of any future ordinance or zoning change that may happen.
Poorly reviewed contracts and under-educated council
members are what allows this sort of agreement to be made. This sort of thing makes it very difficult to limit the
expansion of these mining areas, further damaging the landscape and ecosystem. Many of these places have little
or no zoning, as it had never been an issue, and this makes
it easier for an industry to move in without much public knowledge or notice.
After the video, Dan talked about Jordan Sand-stone, in a presentation called “Tracks in the Sand.” He
discussed how rattlers like to use it as transient habitat. He reminded us that other herps, such as racers, bullsnakes,
ratsnakes, etc. also use this habitat, and are also affected
by its disruption due to frac sand mining. For example, we need to think about the habitat when the animals come out
for spring emergence. Where will the habitat be? Will it support the same life it could in the past? Will summer for-
aging be dangerous with 24/7 trucks and light? We cannot
picture “the land as the same, just without trees.” Its phys-ical structure literally changes, and interferes with normal
fauna life. Vibrations in the land may be disorienting to an animal in terms of ambush predation or sensing incoming
prey. Basking and birthing areas are removed or damaged,
chances of newborn survival become greatly reduced, and in rattlesnakes, females don’t even reproduce every year so
this can be particularly damaging to a population. Genetics and gene flow may be disrupted by habitat fragmentation
and isolation, and winter denning sites get disrupted as well. Many herps like to use the same hibernaculum each
year, and will not be able to do this as these mines expand
into our state. Ways that we can help are through support-ing the DNR and Nature Conservancy in trying to set aside
land, but this is tough when they are working against the many dollars of the oil industry. Preserving what is left of
this habitat along the Upper Mississippi River Valley will
take conserted effort. Other species disappear along with herp habitat, so joining with other nature conservationists
will help. In Minnesota the mining companies are looking to expand operations in Winona and Red Wing, so these are
areas of high concern.
A very informative and timely talk, thank you Dan
Keyler!
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SAVE THE DATE!!! MHS Family Picnic Sunday June 1 2014 Spring Lake Park Reserve, Hastings MN
Food, friends, fun activities, and herping! Don't worry if you have ever gone herping, there will be members to teach
you how and take you out in the field.
Volume 34 Number 4 April 2014 Page 4
DNR Launches New Website
MN DNR has recently launched a webpage aimed at informing commercial breeders / vendors about Minnesota herp
laws.
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/reptiles_amphibians/sales.html
Caging Solutions
Looking to build a large, mobile cage? Here is one solution for about $300. Although personally I’d probably do some-
thing about the loose cables; my lizards would have a field day with them!
http://www.varanustalk.com/forum/showthread.php?432-Enclosure
http://thereptilereport.com/portable-monitor-caging/
From CNAH
The Southwestern Research Station in Portal, Arizona is pleased to announce the following 2014 summer workshops.
CONSERVATION MEDICINE AND DISEASES OF AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES: 22 - 28 June 2014. The workshop is being offered for the second time this summer. The workshop is designed for undergraduates and
graduate students in Conservation Ecology, Wildlife, Biological Sciences, and Veterinary Medicine who expect to study, breed, and manage populations of amphibians and/or reptiles in the field and in captivity. “What does Conservation
Medicine Mean” and “How can it be Functionally Used to Manage Populations of Amphibians and Reptiles” will be ex-
plored. Concepts of infectious diseases, anesthesia, use of pain medications, sampling techniques, surgical techniques, and handling of venomous species will be covered.
http://research.amnh.org/swrs/conservation-medicine-and-diseases-amphibians-and-reptiles
HERPETOLOGY FIELD COURSE: 16 July – 25 July 2014. Participants will gain knowledge on the outstanding biodiversity of amphibians and reptiles found in a wide diversity of
habitats throughout southeastern Arizona and parts of southwestern New Mexico. Participants will obtain hands-on ex-
perience in amphibian and reptile identification, collecting and marking techniques, and data documentation. http://research.amnh.org/swrs/herpetology-field-course
MASSASAUGA SPLIT
Based on multigene data, Kubatko et al. (2011. Syst. Biol. 60: 393–409) recom-
mended elevating Sistrurus c. catenatus to full species. Complicating matters, Holycross et al. (2008. Copeia 2008: 421–424) had discovered that S. c. tergemi-
nus was subsumed by S. c. catenatus because the type locality of the latter is with-in the range of the former. Consequently, S. tergeminus was not a valid name and
the specific epithet for the eastern form would have been S. massassaugus. A peti-
tion to the ICZN (Crother et al. 2011. Bull. Zool. Nomencl. 68: 271–274) elicited an opinion by the ICZN (2013. Bull. Zool. Nomencl. 70: 282–283) retaining the names
S. catenatus and S. tergeminus by designating neotypes for both species. Common names for the relevant taxa are Eastern Massasauga (S. catenatus), Western Mas-
sasauga (S. tergeminus), Prairie Massasauga (S. t. tergeminus), and Desert Mas-
sassauga (S. t. edwardsii).
ROAD REVIEW REQUEST
I am working on a literature review on road mitigation projects for amphibians and
reptiles. The results of many of these projects remain unpublished. I am seeking
reports that provide information on the kind of structures built, the species involved and the lessons learned. Please email copies to David Seburn
April 2014 Volume 34 Number 4 Page 5
Hu, Guardian of the land
I just got back from vacationing in Cozumel, Mexico with my sister
and her family and since I had an entire page to fill, you get to hear about it! Cozumel is a small island—approximately 250 sq miles - just
off the coast of Mexico a little south of Cancun. It was originally set-tled by the Olmec. When the Mayans arrived in the area, they assimi-
lated their beliefs with those of the population already in residence.
In addition to a pantheon of gods and goddesses, they had what they called “guardians” – protective animals of the various elements
around them.
Po, the macaw, is guardian of the air and sky, Kay-Op or parrot fish,
the guardian of the waters and Huh (also Hu and Huuh) – the iguana – is the guardian of the land. Iguanas of course are indigenous to
most of Mexico, and this includes the island of Cozumel. As part of
the MHS in Minnesota, we are used to seeing the mostly neglected and sickly specimens that come to us. I myself have adopted two over the years – one missing toes and part of his tail
and the other with burns, the result of being in a too-cold enclosure where the only heat source was his lamp. So it was very nice to see healthy, happy iguanas running around, much like squirrels do in our area (although the tail is less
bushy and far more lethal to the unwary who get too close).
A simple walk down the bike trail on the northwest quadrant of the island provides many opportunities to observe igua-nas as they bask in the strong early morning sunlight, retiring to the shade as the day warms.
This particular specimen we spotted at Punta Sur, in the Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park. He had a harem of females. They
mostly stayed in an off-limits area away from tourists, but this gentleman made regular rounds of the restaurant/bar. He had a
complete tail and nice orange coloring, large check pads and 3
spikes on his nose. At least 6’ long, he was the largest iguana I have ever seen, including the 2 males we spotted several days
earlier.
Also at Punta Sur is the large inland salt water marsh which in ad-
dition to serving as the winter home
of many types of birds, boasts a population of about 200 crocodiles.
This guy was waiting in the water near the boat we took on a tour of
the marsh. He has several old and
one or two new scars; it is their mating season and fights abound.
Those who remember the talk of about the crocodiles at the Turkey Point nuclear power
station may remember that crocs are born at the beginning of the rainy season, which on Cozumel starts late August/early September and runs through October. The young crocs
lack the gland adults have that enable them to exist in salt water. It takes several months for this to develop, so the young stay in the mostly fresh to brackish water on top
of the main body of water created by the rains.
Also abounding are the ubiquitous LBLs and LGLs (little brown or green lizards) Most are various forms of anoles, although this little
guy is particularly cute, basking on a statue in the park.
Oh, and there are also perfect white sand beaches, lots of snorkel and scuba op-
tions and a few small Maya ruins to explore. The only downside to Cozumel are
the cruise ships, which dock every day except Sunday. There are never less than 5 a day, so the shopping on the main street tends to be all the same touristy stuff.
But if you explore a few blocks up, there is better fare. And Playa del Carmen is a short ferry ride away on the mainland.
To paraphrase Crocodile Dundee, THIS is an iguana
MHS Reports and Announcements
April 2014 Volume 34 Number 4 Page 6
Board Meeting
The board meeting will be held 6pm April 5th in the St Paul Stu-dent Union.
Everyone is welcome to attend the board meeting. If you think you may be interested in running for a position, we encourage
you to come check it out.
Membership Report – March 2014
Prepared by Micole Hendricks, Membership Secretary
Summary Counts as of March 8th
Basic 306 Lifetime 9
Contributing 9 Gratis 8
Sustaining 8 Exchange 26
Commercial 4
Totals 327 43
Paying memberships:
March 2014 Feb 2014 March 2013
Basic 213 215 202
Contributing 8 10 14
Sustaining 6 8 9
Commercial 4 4 7
Totals 231 237 232
Treasurer's Report for Feb 2014 prepared By Nancy Haig
Beginning Balance $ 8,730.92
Income:
Membership $ 165.00
Ads $ 50.00
Raffle $ 32.00
Adoption $ 195.00
Hands Ons $ -
T-shirt pre-sales $ 110.00
Rodent Sales $ 858.00
Holiday Banquet $ 20.00
Total Income $ 1,430.00
Expense
Newsletter printing $ 54.55
Newsletter postage $ -
Program $ 50.00
Picnic Permit $ 135.00
Rodent cost $ 548.50
Adoption $ 60.00
Holiday Banquet $ 100.00
Grants $ 4,500.00
Total Expense $ 5,448.05
Cash Increase/Decrease $ (4,018.05)
Ending Balance $ 4,712.87
Placement of cash holdings Checking $ 4,712.87
Savings $ 17,208.14
Paypal $ 550.01
Cash on hand $ 175.00
Total $ 22,646.02
Notes: Grants
$1,500.00 Carol Hall (DNR)
"Using Radio Telemetry to Direct Bullsnake Conser-
vation"
$3000.00 James Landini (Washington Conservation
District)
"Reptile protection road crossing"
April 2014 Volume 34 Number 4 Page 7
MHS Reports and Announcements
Upcoming Hands-on Event Schedule
Plymouth Lawn & Garden—Friday April 11th, 6-9pm; Saturday April 12th, 9am-1pm. 14800 34th Ave N, Plymouth
Kenny Community School Science Night—April 17th 5-7pm. 5720 Emerson Ave, Mpls
Glacier Hills Science Night—Friday May 9th, 2014 5-7pm. 3825 Glacier Drive, Eagan, MN 55123
Native Plant Sale—Wednesday June 4th, 2014 3-7pm. Minnetonka Community Center
Here’s the deal- Bring your herp(s) to one of the shows listed above, and talk about them. That’s it! You don’t have to be an expert, you’re not giving speeches. Most of the time you will find that people are more than open to hearing
about our misrepresented critters.
Contact Jan at [email protected] for details or if interested in signing up. Or sign up on the website.
Contact Jan or check online for the latest hands-in opportunities!
Photo Contest
The photos/art projects will be on display in the meeting room during the April Meeting (White Snake Sale). All MHS members get to vote for their favorite projects. Voting will take place during the meeting and winners will be announced
the same evening. Contact Beth Girard at [email protected]
Categories:
1. Herps in the Wild/ in a Natural Setting: Photographs of animal(s) taken outside and/or in a natural setting. A natural setting that has been staged is also permitted.
2. Herps and Humans / Non-Wild Setting: Subject(s) should be in a non-wild setting – i.e. photographs taken around your home, on or with something that is manmade. Some examples of this are: herps in their cages, peo-
ple holding a herp, or photographs of animals taken at a zoo.
3. Kids' submissions: Any photo/artwork submission by a member who is 16 years of age or younger.
4. Mixed Media: Herp related artwork by a member or photographs taken by a member that have been altered/
enhanced using photo editing software in any manner other than cropping.
There will also be an award issued for the “People’s Choice”: Members will also vote for one submission from the
above categories that they feel is the best overall photograph / piece of artwork. The submission that receives the most votes is the winner of this category.
Rules:
You must be a current member of the MHS and be the one that took the photograph. However, you do not need to
own the herp in the photo.
All entries need to show herps or be herp related.
Color and/or black and white photographs are acceptable.
Artwork is defined as sculptures, drawings, paintings, etc.
Photos should be no smaller than 5 x 7 and no larger than 11x 14 (outside dimension).
Mounting or matting of photos/art is recommended but not necessary.
Members are allowed to submit up to 2 photos/items in each category.
On the back of the photo, please include: your name and which category you want your picture to compete in.
April 2014 Volume 34 Number 4 Page 8
Online Classifieds
In addition to ads in the newsletter, MHS provides online classifieds via the forums. A valid login (provided to current members) is required to both post and read ads.
http://www.mnherpsoc.org/forums/members/classifieds
Minnesota Herpetological Society Membership Application
Active Memberships: Sustaining ($60/year) Contributing ($40/year) Basic ($20/year)
Corresponding Memberships: Commercial ($25/year, 2 business card ads/year)
Required check info. Drivers Lic # State DOB
Please enclose the proper payment with your application. Make checks payable to MINNESOTA HERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETY.
Membership is for 12 months from the date of approval. A receipt will be sent only upon request.
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MHS Ad Policy: The MHS assumes NO RESPONSIBILITY
regarding the health or legality of any animal, or the
quality or legality of any product or service advertised in
the MHS Newsletter. Any ad may be rejected at the dis-
cretion of the Newsletter Editor. Due to space limitations,
unpaid and complimentary advertisements are subject to
occasional omission.
Classified Ads: All active members are allowed a classi-
fied ad, run free of charge as space permits. Ads may be
run three (3) consecutive months, after which time they
may be resubmitted.
Submissions: All advertisements should be submitted to
the MHS Membership Secretary at the general
meeting or mailed to: Minnesota Herpetological
Society, C/O Bell Museum of Natural History. 10
Church St. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Deadline is
the night of the General Meeting for inclusion in the next
newsletter. Make checks payable to: Minnesota Herpeto-
logical Society.
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Rodents!
Order your MHS Rodents today!
Ordering by phone? See the
new phone number below.
Mice Weight Price
Pinkies 2-3 grams $7/dz
Fuzzies 5-7 grams $7/dz
Hoppers 8-11 grams $8/dz
Adult 25-30 grams $10/dz
Jumbo Adult 45+ grams $14/dz
Rats Weight Price
Weanlings 40-45 grams $17/dz
Small Adult 50-60 grams $18/dz
Med. Adults 125-150 grams $22/ 10 rats
Large Adult 200-240 grams $17/ 6 rats
Jumbo 250-350 grams $16/ 5 rats
For pickup at monthly meetings only. Orders may be placed via:
1. At the meeting for the following month
2. Online at www.MnHerpSoc.Com
3. Call the MHS Voicemail: 612.326.6516
Orders MUST be placed 10 days in advance of the meeting
to guarantee availability. We no longer keep an inventory of ro-dents on hand, so if you attempt to place an order after the deadline, there is no way to fill it.
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Next Meeting: Friday April 4th - 7:00 pm Room 335 Borlaug Hall, U of M St. Paul Campus
Save the dates!
Friday May 2nd—General Meeting 7pm
Friday June 6th—General Meeting 7pm