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It's the last week of 2010 and a few days before Christmas.  It's the end of our first year in business.  It's been an up and down year for us.  Because of the sluggish economy, people have not spent as much money on animals.  this has been especially evident at the reptile shows we have attended.  No matter what the vendors were selling, all complained of slow sales.  Hopefully, with consumer confidence up and a slowly improving economy, things will pick up for all of the reptile and amphibian dealers.

We are taking this time to re-evaluate our business, take stock and do some overdue maintenance.  We have sold off several breeds of dart frogs and have added some new ones.  We're looking forward to some Bicolors and some Citronellas maturing and hopefully producing some pairs.  Several species have been calling regularly, but have not produced offspring yet.  Perhaps we'll play some Marvin Gay music for them.

So, we look forward to doing business with you and hope to see you at the shows in 2011.  we'll be at Repticon Charlotte next, January 8 & 9.  Happy Holidays and here's to a great new year.
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Well, the Carolina Reptile and Exotic Animal Show in Raleigh was a success this past weekend.  Crowds were steady, both Saturday and Sunday. 

The most apparent thing I observed, was that most people coming to the show were there to buy snakes.   There were many snake vendors on hand.  There were snakes of every size, color and variety.  But, there were no venemous snakes, since North Carolina does not allow their sale.  For those who must have venemous snakes, they will be available at the Repticon show in Columbia, South Carolina in November.

There were also many lizards of every variety.  There were also tarantulas and scorpions.  I must admit, I don't see their appeal, but to each his own.

There were vendors selling dry goods and other pets such as, birds, cats, pot belly pigs and a few miscellaneous creatures.

There was only one other Dart Frog vendor at the show.  They have been selling there for quite a few years, and so had a loyal following.  I was the new kid on the block and appreciated their advice.

I made new friends, learned a great deal and made some new business connections.  I met the reptile curator for the Greensboro Natural Sdience Center.  They have a few Dart Frogs currently, and I will likely be adding to their collection and trying to assist with their attempts at breeding.

I was also lucky enough to add to my collection.  I now have Green Trivitattus and Pumilio Solarte Dart Frogs.  I look forward to breeding them.

If you have never been to a reptile and amphibian show, I highly recommend it.  There is something to interest everyone.  I hope to meet you at the next show in Charlotte, NC in October.  Stay tuned for more details.
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Hi all,
This coming weekend, The Carolina Reptile and Exotic Animal Show is coming back to Raleigh, North Carolina.  It will be held Saturday, September 4 & Sunday, September 5 at the Raleigh Fairgrounds Exposition Center.  Doors open at 10:00 AM Saturday.

Carolina Dart Frogs will have a booth at the show.  Please stop by and say hello.  We like meeting fellow Dart Frog enthusiasts.  We will have the following items for sale at the show.
Azureus Dart Frogs
Cobalt Dart Frogs
Campana Auratus Dart Frogs
Turquoise Auratus Dart Frogs
1 Orange Lamasi tadpole
Several 10 gallon planted Vivariums
Bags of Magnolia leaves
Coco Huts
Bromeliads
Plant cuttings
Misting bottles
Melanogaster Fruit Fly cultures
Fruit Fly culturing media

The show will also feature many vendors selling snakes, lizards, frogs, tarantulas, scorpions, birds, crickets, feeder mice, custom made fish tanks and all kinds of related equipment, featuring ZooMed.
There are also many unusual animals on display and a petting zoo.

Just in case any family members are not interested in the animals, there is a large outdoor flea market just outside the exposition center.  There are also a number of food vendors in the same area.  So bring the entire family.  There's something for everyone.
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