REPTILEFEST 2008

Exhibitors - We need YOU!

If you are a CHS member you can exhibit your herps and talk to enthusiasts and vistors about them. Some of the benefits:

Personal satisfaction Instruct others how to take care of their herps Comraderie with fellow CHS members Free Lunch

   GUIDELINES FOR EXHIBITORS

1.    All exhibitors must abide by these guidelines and must be members of the CHS.  Other groups may exhibit as guests with prior approval of the show coordinator.

2.   Since there are many ReptileFest decorations that will need to be put up in addition to individual displays, please allow a minimum of two hours for set-up.  In other words, if you're going to arrive Friday after 8:30 P.M., plan to stay until at least 11 P.M.  (And if you're waiting until Saturday morning, plan to arrive at UIC no later than 7:30 A.M.)  If you can bring along a friend or two to help, that will make things go faster for everyone.

3.   One of the following methods must be used to exhibit animals:

        -    a clean, escape-proof cage that completely shields the animal(s) from contact with the public.  Community exhibits or displays containing more than one species require approval of the show coordinator.

        -    an open setup, in which it is possible for the public to touch the animal(s).  Prior approval from the show coordinator will be needed for such setups.  A responsible adult must attend such exhibits at all times.  Provisions must be made for securing the animal(s) off display.  Animals left overnight must be secured.

        -    hand-held by the exhibitor in a special area set aside for that purpose.  Prior approval from the show coordinator will be needed for such an exhibit.  A responsible adult must attend such exhibits at all times.  Provisions must be made for securing the animal(s) off display.  Animals left overnight must be secured.

4.    Exhibitors may display only animals in healthy condition.  Animals deemed unsuitable by the show veterinarian must be removed from display.

5.    Feeding animals other than herbivores or insectivores during show hours is prohibited.

6.    It is recommended that snakes not be fed for at least one week prior to being displayed.

7.   An information card will be provided for each exhibit giving common name, scientific name and geographic range.  There will be room on the card for exhibitors to supply further information such as natural history, husbandry, etc.  Exhibitors should also print their names on the back of each card.

8.   No venomous reptiles of any kind are allowed.

9.   Display of protected species will be allowed only with the approval of the show coordinator.  All required permits must be prominently displayed.

10. Exhibitors are responsible for complying with all federal, state and local laws.

11. Commercial exhibitors may affix business cards to each of their exhibits.  Separate space will be made available for extra business cards.  No selling or trading of animals is permitted at the exhibit.  No price lists may be distributed.

   GUIDELINES FOR VENDORS

1.   All vendors will be assigned a specific area in which to set up and must confine their displays to that area.

2.   Not-for-profit societies will be allowed to sell logo items and memberships only.  Societies wishing to sell other items may pay for a table.

3.   Vendors may sell dry goods only.  The sale of animals is strictly prohibited.

4.   Animal price lists may not be distributed to the general public.

The ReptileFest Coordinators retain the right to modify the guidelines or request the removal of any animal or exhibitor at any time.  The coordinators' decisions in this regard are final.