I cannot say about other swaps at this time. Haven't been to the auction for some time. Really, there hasn't been a reason for us to go to either.

I won't be going anywhere for awhile due to some physical issues. You can visit if you want but be prepared to be bored.

Won't be making it there this year.

There are frozen ASF available in the states. Some of the online retailers have them. Example https://perfectprey.com/shop/african-soft-fur-rats-large/

You'll find ads in reptile classifieds as well. Check the vendor lists of herp expos for potential sources.

Sorry for the loss of your Darla.

I am so sorry to hear she has passed.

Vata Raven wrote:What is AI?

Artificial insemination

When using liquids for scent enrichment use a squirt gun for up high, in crevices or any other area that is just easier to apply with the squirt gun.

Thank you Pat. Knowing what is not a parasite or what does not need treatment is just as important as identifying potentially harmful organisms.

Edit: I couldn't find where to make it sticky.

A quiet book is similar to a toddler busy board but in a soft and quiet book form. They usually involve sewing but you can find no sew ones. Here is a bunch of links to quiet book patterns http://quietbookblog.blogspot.com/p/template-directory.html?m=1 The blog is about quiet books so there are more...

TamanduaGirl wrote:I just had some canned oysters and Beaker was begging so gave him a piece. H spit it out and rolled on it.

That's pretty much how my cats react. Except They don't put the oyster in their mouth.

A few good pictures and descriptions of reptile parasites and artifacts like insect parts. Also a good features chart on characteristics of different ova and cysts http://www.cliniciansbrief.com/sites/default/files/sites/cliniciansbrief.com/files/DifferentiationReptilianParasites.pdf

Avian Handrearing Protocols
http://www.avianrearingresource.co.uk/index.php

Culture & collection of livefood for aviary, aquarium, and vivarium
http://www.avianrearingresource.co.uk/species/documents/189.pdf

Growing & Collecting wild & cultivated greenfoods & seeds.
http://www.avianrearingresource.co.uk/species/documents/187.pdf

Rats (domestic)
Nutmeg
Mustard Powder
Garlic Powder
Chili Powder
Cinnamon
Lemon, orange, vanilla, and almond extract