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by vemon on June 19, 2004
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Why is it that the answers on this forum are geered to the handling of snakes or where to hunt? Is there no one out there w/real help or answers to medical questions?
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About the SHHS
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by Buzztail1 on June 19, 2004
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Our mission statement at "About the SHHS" pretty much answers this question.
Although we do have doctors and venom researchers stop by and answer questions periodically, most of us are herpetoculturists.
About the SHHS:
Our History
The Southeastern Hot Herp Society is a non profit organization dedicated to venomous reptile conservation through education. The society was formed in September 1998 as a response to the lack of an official body specifically for venomous reptile keepers, and due to an ever present apathy toward venomous reptile conservation. The society is primarily composed of venomous reptile keepers and is based in the southeastern United States.
Our Mission Statement
The main goals of the Southeastern Hot Herp Society are:
1. To provide a forum for the information exchange on the ecology, natural history and behavior of venomous reptiles.
2. To promote conservation and protection of venomous reptiles.
3. To encourage responsible animal husbandry by venomous reptile keepers.
4. To educate the general public to the benefits of venomous reptiles in nature.
5. To serve as a clearinghouse of information on venomous reptiles.
Our Position On The Pet Trade
Although the SHHS condones the selling and trading of live animals, we do not support the exploitative, or illegal trade of reptiles and amphibians. Summarily, the conservation of wild populations AND a sustainable, responsible pet trade is what the SHHS represents. Commercial interests who wish to join the SHHS must agree to abide by this philosophy.
Our Logo
In the center of our logo is a Canebrake rattlesnake, a coastal plains form of the Timber rattlesnake. Rather than the typical coiled defensive pose, this particular view was chosen to promote a more positive image. In the center are the crossed tools of amateur and professional herpetologists: a hook and tongs. This represents responsible handling.
Disclaimer
The Southeastern Hot Herp Society in no way encourages anyone to keep venomous reptiles. Venomous reptiles are inherently dangerous and a bite / envenomation can lead to permanent injury or death. If a person keeps venomous reptiles or is planning to keep venomous reptiles, the Southeastern Hot Herp Society feels that it is that person's right to do so, as long as they accept the responsibility that comes with it. This includes responsibility for their own safety as well as the safety of others around them.
Hope this answers your question.
Karl H. Betz
Vice President
Southeastern Hot Herp Society
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by foxhunter on June 19, 2004
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Hey Karl: VP SHHS...I know I asked this question months ago. on this forum....But I feel this might be the oppurtunity again??..I joined SHHS In Dec 03 ..sent a check in..and Have NEVER Heard A thing???...Just wondering if i am supposed to recieve some sort of aknowledgement??..Or what benefits as a member i might be privy to? Its not the money,Just that I was interested in joining and Having done so ..some 7 months ago ..was wondering what that actually means???..just curious ..hope you can help me out?..C.Anderson
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by Buzztail1 on June 19, 2004
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Fair enough.
Chris answered this question in this forum some months ago but I guess everyone did not get to see that answer. I will add a copy of it onto the end of this post. To update what Chris says in it, I have edited a new newsletter which should be coming back from the printers soon (fingers crossed). I am not sure what Chris has decided about memberships but I am diligently searching for articles for the next newsletter since no-one stepped up to fill in while I am on sea duty and Chris is otherwise overtasked. Hope this answers your questions:
"by Chris_Harper on April 28, 2004
Here is the current situation w/ the SHHS: I am personally very tied up with many other obligations. I had to resign my duties as the Newsletter Editor and this has created a wave of problems, since no one else has volunteered to take over that function of the organization. Memberships are in limbo. If anyone has sent in an application and $$, you may notice that your check hasn't been deposited and there haven't been any mailings. I don't know when that will change.
Basically the only thing operating right now is the website. Will this situation last forever? I don't think so. We just need to re-group and re-organize. The duties of the SHHS weren't spread around enough to enable the organization to continue to function without me. That needs to be remedied. This organization was set up with the venomous community as a whole in mind. Hopefully, the community will cough up some qualified participants soon.
We may have a qualified person to take over, but I just haven't had the time to set up a meeting with him to show him how to edit the newsletter. [I also went 3 months without a PC by the way.]
Normally, SHHS members set up their own excursions and report their results back to the group. Our only consistent yearly get-together takes place at the Columbia, SC show in Sept or Oct [they've had it both months]. That will most likely continue.
The thing that really needs to change though, is everyone relying on me and Karl Betz for the organization to function. Yes, there needs to be one head, but the community as a whole needs to participate considerably more. [Believe me, you have no idea how hard it has been for us to get people to write articles for the newsletter and the site.] Try to keep in mind that this is just a hobby for me and the other officers. No one gets a paycheck from it. Personally, the newsletter was taking up about 4 solid months of my life per year.
And now, due to other obligations, I just can't do that anymore. I will always participate however.
If the newsletter never manifests, we will probably change the membership package. All new articles will go directly on the website. The membership package will consist of a patch, a bumper decal, a membership ID, and possibly a t-shirt. The price will probably remain the same - $25.
Does anyone have any input?
~Chris Harper"
Karl H. Betz
is accepting articles for the newsletter at:
Buzztail1@hotmail.com
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by Phobos on June 19, 2004
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Vemon:
Just post your medical/venom question and see if anyone is willing to field it. If the medical questions as relating to snakebite chances are we can refer you to the right link...or website.
Best,
Al
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