Thousands of snakes part of reptile breeders conference
Posted July 13, 2024 3:39 pm
Thousands of nonvenomous snakes peered from acrylic display cases during the North American Reptile Breeders Conference Saturday at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center.
Adriana Knaack of Woodstock holds a Sharp Albino boa constrictor at the Gunlock Genetics booth during the North American Reptile Breeders Conference Saturday at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg.
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Brian Potter, a co-owner of the NARBC, said breeders from across the country attend the conference, which features captive-born reptiles and amphibians, as well as tarantulas and scorpions.
The conference is open to the public.
Potter said it’s great for families and kids, offers many educational opportunities, and some of the animals can be held by visitors.
James Boyngon of West Dundee holds an “Orange Dream” snake as his wife Susie watches during the North American Reptile Breeders Conference Saturday at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
“If you’re into the dinosaur thing, or reptiles in general, this is it,” Potter said.
A red bearded dragon lizard is displayed during the North American Reptile Breeders Conference Saturday at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
The conference continues from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
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