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SWCHR DISCUSSION FORUMS

The Southwestern Center for Herpetological Research (SWCHR), a 501(c)(3) non-profit association, now operates in excess of twenty forums, the majority of which focus on herpetological topics as they relate to the herpetofauna of the American Southwest. These forums make up only one segment of the Association's comprehensive web site.
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SWCHR DISCUSSION FORUMS

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SWCHR GENERAL FORUMS - GUESTS MAY VIEW THIS SECTION - POSTING REQUIRES FREE REGISTRATION OR SWCHR MEMBERSHIP
	INTRODUCTORY FORUM FOR NEW REGISTERED GUESTS & NEW SWCHR MEMBERS This forum provides a place for new registered guests and new SWCHR members to ask questions about the forums and their operation and to introduce themselves to the rest of us. New registered guests and new SWCHR members are encouraged to make this forum one of their first stops after they register as a guest or join as a SWCHR member in order to break the ice by introducing themselves to other registered guests and SWCHR members. Please feel free to tell us a little about yourself so we can get to know you. Coral-bellied Ring-necked Snake photo by Patrick H. Briggs Moderator: TobyBrock	May 21^st, 2013, 11:53pm In: Re: Welcome Javier (javgu... By: Todd Hughes/antelope	100	488
	FIELD HERPING AND FIELD STUDIES FORUM Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding field herping, field studies, field research and observations occuring in the American Southwest. Texas Indigo Snake photo by Jason Penney Moderator: Todd Hughes/antelope	Today at 12:16am In: Re: Did a Bit of Herping... By: RCampbell	531	4209
	HERPETOCULTURE AND CAPTIVE BREEDING FORUM Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and captive propagation of all species indigenous to the American Southwest. Hatching Trans-Pecos Rat Snake photo by Dan Grubb Moderator: TobyBrock	May 13^th, 2013, 10:17pm In: Re: What are you breeding... By: Terry Cox	260	2939
	HERPETOLOGICAL TAXONOMY FORUM Here you may post messages or questions concerning all aspects & issues of the taxonomy, including proposed and recent taxonomic changes, of the herpetofauna indigenous to the American Southwest. Baird's Rat Snake photo by Jason Penney Moderator: G. Keown	Jan 30^th, 2013, 1:50pm In: A Glossary of Taxonomic,... By: Tom Lott	71	288
	HERPETOLOGICAL LITERATURE FORUM Here you may discuss, review, recommend, promote, share information about, and ask questions about books and other publications relative to the herpetofauna of the American Southwest. Tell us about about what you are currently reading or if you have written something, perhaps you would like to share it with us. Northern Scarlet Snake photo by John Williams Moderator: G. Keown	Apr 12^th, 2013, 6:53pm In: Re: Herpetology of the No... By: G. Keown	52	196
	HERP PRODUCT REVIEW FORUM Here you may post reviews, discuss, share information about, and ask questions about various herp related products including but not limited to hooks, tongs, field lighting equipment, caging, photo equipment, incubators, heating thermostats, herping footwear, etc. Photo by Damon Salceies Moderator: G. Keown	Dec 15^th, 2011, 2:54pm In: Re: TK 41 By: G. Keown	32	191
	MISCELLANEOUS FORUM Here you may post 'almost' any herp related topic that would likely be considered 'off-topic' if it were to be posted on any of the other forums. You may also post meeting, show and other event information, obituaries, etc. Please DO NOT post classified ads on this forum. Sierra Nevada Ensatina photo by Patrick H. Briggs Moderator: G. Keown	May 18^th, 2013, 11:29pm In: Re: AZGF Airzona Wildlife... By: billw	185	568

SWCHR FOCUS GROUPS - REGISTERED GUESTS MAY VIEW THIS SECTION - POSTING REQUIRES SWCHR MEMBERSHIP
	HERP CONSERVATION AND LEGISLATIVE ISSUES FOCUS GROUP Here members may post messages, information or questions pertaining to all aspects of herp conservation and legislative issues relevant to the herpetofauna of the American Southwest. Desert Tortoise photo by Jason Penney Moderator: G. Keown	Mar 30^th, 2013, 10:45am In: Re: CALIFORNIA: �New Nati... By: Robert_Twombley	124	501
	LACERTILIA FOCUS GROUP Here members may post information, discuss and ask questions concerning any of the lizards of the American Southwest. Hard, Round, Bead-like Scales of the Banded Gila Monster photo by Will Wells Moderator: G. Keown	May 23^rd, 2012, 9:01am In: The Texas Horned Lizard V... By: G. Keown	82	363
	LAMPROPELTIS FOCUS GROUP This board is reserved for those members wishing to discuss or post information concerning the kingsnakes and milk snakes (Lampropeltis) of the American Southwest. New Mexico Milk Snake photo by Gerald Keown Moderator: JLassiter	Apr 10^th, 2013, 5:46pm In: Re: Been Looking for thes... By: TobyBrock	74	740
	RAT SNAKE FOCUS GROUP This board is reserved for those members wishing to discuss or post information concerning the rat snakes (Bogertophis, Pantherophis and Senticolis) of the American Southwest. Great Plains Rat Snake photo by Robert Capriccio Moderator: Terry Cox	Jun 28^th, 2012, 10:34pm In: Re: Meahllmorum and other... By: Terry Cox	50	571
	ROSY AND RUBBER BOA FOCUS GROUP This board is reserved for those members wishing to discuss or post information concerning Rosy Boas and Rubber Boas (Lichanura and Charina) of the American Southwest. Coastal Rosy Boa photo by Jerry Hartley Moderator: G. Keown	Aug 12^th, 2012, 8:10pm In: Re: Rubber Boa Update By: OrionMcelroy	30	258
	VENOMOUS SNAKES FOCUS GROUP This board is reserved for those members wishing to discuss or post information concerning the venomous snakes (Crotalus, Sistrurus, Agkistrodon, Micruroides, and Micrurus) of the American Southwest. Western Diamondback Rattlesnake photo by the late James D. Bear Moderator: G. Keown	May 6^th, 2013, 10:35am In: Re: Yuma Co. "white specs... By: billw	154	1034
	SOUTH OF THE BORDER FOCUS GROUP / AL SUR DE LA FRONTERA GRUPO DE ENFOQUE Due to the considerable overlap of species between the American Southwest and Mexico along with the fact that we share both the Chihuahuan Desert and the Sonoran Desert with Mexico, SWCHR has opted to provide our members a forum for the discussion of all aspects of Mexican herpetology and herpetoculture. If your post is about a species indigenous to Mexico but not to the American Southwest this is where it belongs. Mexican Dusky Rattlesnake photo by Brendan O'Connor Debido a la considerable superposici�n de especies entre el suroeste de Estados Unidos y M�xico, junto con el hecho de que compartimos tanto el Desierto Chihuahuense y el desierto de Sonora en M�xico, SWCHR ha optado por ofrecer a nuestros miembros un foro para la discusi�n de todos los aspectos de la herpetolog�a de M�xico y herpetocultura. Si tu mensaje se trata de una especie aut�ctona de M�xico, pero no con el suroeste de Estados Unidos aqu� es donde pertenece. M�xico Oscura cascabel foto de Brendan O'Connor Moderator: G. Keown	Apr 5^th, 2013, 10:50pm In: Re: Greeri from Germany By: OrionMcelroy	90	595

MEMBERS ONLY FORUMS - ONLY SWCHR MEMBERS MAY ACCESS FORUMS IN THIS SECTION
	HERPETOLOGICAL PHOTOGRAPHY FORUM Since SWCHR supports and encourages high quality herpetological photography and provides cash awards for the Photo of the Month along with our annual Award for Excellence in Herpetological Photography we felt this forum was needed. Here members may post messages or questions pertaining to photography equipment and photography techniques used in herpetological photography. You may also post your own photographic images for other members to review and critique, or perhaps you have just taken a super herp photo that you just want to show off. This is also where our members vote for our Photo of the Month at the end of each month.Sonoran Green Toads photo by Jason Penney Moderator: G. Keown	May 8^th, 2013, 4:22pm In: Re: Time to vote for our... By: WillWells	207	1210
	RATTLESNAKE SALOON & GAMBLIN' HALL This watering hole was originally accessible only to SWCHR moderators and volunteer staff. However, we have now opened it up to ALL SWCHR members. Here members may "hang out", post about and discuss almost any topic as long as it is not a personal attack against someone or something that would be considered obscene or offensive. Also, no commercial (for sale) posts are allowed. Graphic design by Damon Salceies Moderator: G. Keown	Mar 29^th, 2013, 9:47pm In: Re: Question for Gerald By: JLassiter	113	1151
	SWCHR COMMITTEE ON COMMON AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES This forum is used by the SWCHR Committee on Common and Scientific Names. SWCHR members may access the forum and may engage in current open discussions concerning taxonomic reviews in progress by the Committee. Only Committee members may start new topics for discussion. Once the Committee has rendered a decision concerning a review, that topic is then locked and no additional discussion or comments may be posted. Northern Speckled Racer photo by James Van Dyke Moderator: G. Keown	Jul 17^th, 2012, 3:35pm In: Re: Desert Tortoise Taxon... By: Terry Cox	35	240
	SWCHR MAPPING PROJECT This forum is used by members of the SWCHR Range Map Committee who are engaged in SWCHR's on-going development of updated range maps for species occurring in the American Southwest. SWCHR members may access the forum to engage in open discussions and offer information or comments concerning range maps currently under development by the Committee. Only Committee members may start new topics for discussion. Once a group of maps has been finalized by the Committee, the topic will be locked and no further comments or discussion may be posted. Graphic design by Damon Salceies Moderator: G. Keown	Sep 16^th, 2012, 10:25pm In: Re: Jim Wells Ficimia dat... By: G. Keown	31	245
	SWCHR MEMBER RESOURCES SWCHR members may access this read-only section which serves as a repository for various SWCHR resources, organizational documents, membership application/renewal forms, membership directory, a listing of Board Members and committees, current issues of the SWCHR Bulletin, back issues of the SWCHR News, association mailing address, agendas and minutes of board meetings, financial reports, promotional materials, announcements, and various other notices which may be of interest to all SWCHR members. Some documents or forms are available as downloads in Word format. Western Yellow-bellied Racer photo by Phil Stone Moderator: G. Keown	Apr 7^th, 2013, 12:26pm In: Re: Board Meeting - Notic... By: G. Keown	29	41

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