Ok I know its not coming for another three weeks, but Im interested to know what I can expect for it. So I have a few questions for those who have gone:

1). Is it really crowded? (Do I need to get there early to get in)
2). Is the VIP ticket worth the extra money?
3). Are there alot of vendors and a variety of herps?

Oh and any other comments are appreciated. Im really looking forward to this.

4/10/2007 10:09:22 PM

it changes year to year, and there is even often difference between the spring and the fall shows. but to answer your questions:

1) 10am and after, yes.
2) it only gets you in an hour early, used to be that the old organizer was a dick and didnt do things right, and barely let you in early. one time i remember he only let us in 30 min early instead of 1 hour, and still let general admission in at the normal time. but if you want first pick, get a VIP ticket, and be there early so you're one of the first in the door.
3) the number of vendors has dwindled since i first started going, once again thanks to the old organizer. the new show is run by a different guy, although mostly the same, he stays on top of his shit IMO. i just wish they'd get rid of the fuckin circus type shit they run on the side, and require all adults to keep their kids on leashes.

do a search for threads in the past on the reptile shows. you'll get a lot of info there. anything in particular you're looking for?

link to the show page:
http://www.gilaproductions.com/ral/ralmain.html

list of vendors (although not 100% are actual animal vendors, they need to get rid of the nick-nack vendors, though field herping equipment vendors should stay)
http://www.gilaproductions.com/ral/exh.html

ahh, and hell..ill be nice. i did some searching for you:
http://www.thewolfweb.com/message_topic.aspx?topic=427071
http://www.thewolfweb.com/message_topic.aspx?topic=399385

and yes i know i linked the shit wrong so both brentroad and tdub users can click so fuck you figure it out.

4/11/2007 1:31:15 AM

imma get me somethin'

4/11/2007 1:33:57 AM