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Dr. Eduardo Fernandez is our Guest Speaker
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The Reptile Training Workshop July 18-20, 2008 at the Orange County Convention Center Sponsored by World Herp Expos and ReptileTraining.Com Keynote Speaker of the 2008 Reptile Training Workshop in Orlando, FL “Dr. Mitch Spero, a Licensed Psychologist, is the Director of Child and Family Psychologists in Plantation and Weston, Florida. He has been practicing in Broward County, Florida since 1983. His areas of specialization include: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Children of Divorce, Stepfamily Adjustment, Oppositional Behaviors (School/Home), Self-Esteem Elevation, Parenting Skills/Temper Control, Anger Management, and Treatment of Depression and Anxiety. He is also well respected for his Custody Evaluations, Immigration Evaluations, and Expert Testimony. Dr. Spero is also known to the South Florida Community as having been the Pro Bono Evaluating Psychologist of the highly publicized child case of Elian Gonzalez, and more specifically for his April 6, 2000 speech on CNN Live. Dr. Spero is the 2005-2007 Treasurer of the Florida Psychological Association.” Guest Speaker of the 2008 Reptile Training Workshop in Orlando, FL A doctoral candidate scheduled to finish his Ph.D. in Psychology (Biology and Behavior specialization), with minors in Animal Behavior and Neuroscience this June. Most of his research involves examining variables related to the welfare of captive animals, primarily in zoos and aquariums. He has worked with over 25 species of animals in captive settings, with a focus on marine animals (polar bears, walruses, and several species of penguin) and numerous primate species. Current interests include the function of stereotypic activity and the use of foraging-related stimuli (e.g., enrichment) in both reducing stereotypies and increasing general activity.
Registration is $85 before June 1st, 2008 Late Registration is $110 Abstract Submissions are due on May 30, 2008 send electronically in standard format of 12 times new roman font double spaced for abstract title of paper, institution, authors with asterisk labeling presenter. Email to RATE@reptilebehavior.com Friday July 18th, 2008 Meet at the Orange County Convention Center at 9:30am for bus transfer to Gatorland St. Augustine Alligator Farm Field Trip
9:30-6:30 Saturday July 19th
Sunday July 20th, 2008
Presentations
10:00- 12:00
Paper and Poster Guidelines ______________________________________________________________________________ A study of personal recognition and natural behavior displayed for entertainment and education with Lizards
*Frank Garland, John Thomas and Mike House Gator Zoo Orlando, Florida
Gator Zoo in Orlando, Florida houses a group of six (1.5) Lizards on display. These animals were trained in individual name recognition and to perform natural hunting behaviors on cue. Training with this species and its distinct hunting behaviors had provided a greater opportunity or education through entertainment. This training also creates a safer environment for working in close contact with such an aggressive species. _____________________________________________________________ Example Paper Title of Paper 14 font John Smith Best Zoo in the WorldOrlando, FloridaAbstract IntroductionContent of paperReferencesAll Papers should be submitted as a Word document. 12 font, Times New Roman Double spaced for editing corrections (i.e., misspellings, grammatical errors, etc.) Abstracts have to be related to Reptile or Amphibian Behavior, whether training or enrichment. __________________________________________________________________________________ Hotel Information
We are looking for volunteers to help with the workshop. Please contact RATE@reptilebehavior.com
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