Reptiles & Vivariums
(Amphibians, Crustaceans and Reptiles and their habitat)
Superintendents | Telephone Number | Email Address |
|---|---|---|
Helen Hicks-Wenthold |
NO STATE FAIR ENTRY
MANUALS
Level 1, Pet Pals - grades 3 - 5
Level 2, Scurrying Ahead - grades 6 - 8
Level 3, Scaling the Heights - grades 9 –12
Pocket Pets Record Sheet
EXHIBIT OPTIONS
Members may choose to exhibit any combination of live animals, a poster, and/or present a Project Interact detailing some aspect of the Vivarium project. The poster and Project Interact options may be in place of or in addition to the live animal exhibit. Posters must meet poster guidelines described in 4-H Fair Exhibit Information section of this handbook and relate to some area of the manual the member is currently using. Posters will be entered and judged on the same date and time as the animals. Project Interact guidelines are also found in the 4-H Fair Exhibit Information section of this handbook. Members wishing to give a Project Interact are to set up a suitable time with the project superintendent(s) one-week prior to the 4-H Fair.
GENERAL RULES
1. ALL ANIMALS MUST HAVE BEEN CARED FOR AT LEAST 3 MONTHS BY THE 4-H MEMBER BEFORE FAIR. A picture of the animal with the 4-H member must be submitted and approved by the superintendent no later than APRIL 15. Animals must be appropriate for the age of the 4-H member.
2. The 4-Her must complete three activities from the manual each year before judging and this manual MUST be turned in with the exhibit. If not turned in, (or turned in blank) you will not be allowed to show.
3. Members may show in any division (except 7) but keep in mind the divisions are listed in order of difficulty. Division 7 has a prerequisite of completing at least 2 years in the project prior to those divisions.
4. Animals must be kept in the vivarium until the judge is ready. ANIMALS WILL NOT BE TAKEN OUT OF THE VIVARIUM DURING THE FAIR EXCEPT DURING JUDGING. Members who do not follow the rules will be asked to leave even if their animal has not been judged.
5. There MUST be a locking lid or doors on your vivarium or your can use cage clips. This is for the safety of your animal.
6. ALL ANIMALS MUST BE CAPTIVE BORN AND BRED. This means you cannot catch an animal and exhibit it. It must be purchased from reputable breeders or pet stores.
7. All vivariums MUST include the following:
a. a locking top
b. Two thermometers
c. hygrometer, if tropical vivarium
d. proper lighting or heat depending on animal
e. background on vivarium to lower stress on animal
8.Any 4-H member participating in both pocket pets and vivariums may use the same project manual to fulfill each project requirements. Members may not use the same activities to fulfill requirements for more than one project. Members using the same manual for both projects must do 3 DIFFERENT activities for each animal they are showing. (i.e. complete 3 project manual activities for the pocket pets project and 3 additional project manual activities for a total of 6 different activities completed).
9. 4-Her’s may exhibit in 2 animal divisions, and 1 poster division for each project. 3 activities from the manual must be completed for each project, not each division.
EXHIBIT REQUIREMENTS
Level 1—Pet Pals—Grades 3–5—Manual BU–06359:
Complete 3 activities in manual. A record sheet, a report on your pet and a picture of your animal will be put into a notebook with other information collected. The manual and notebook will be brought with your animal to judging. If you are not doing a live animal exhibit and doing only a poster or Project Interact the manual will need to be included in your green folder for your leader.
Suggested animals for showing: Anole (green or brown), Ball Python, Corn Snake, Fat Tail Gecko, Fire Belly Toad, Green Tree Frog, Hermit Crab (land), Leopard Gecko, and White’s Tree Frog. These are the only animals you may show without securing the superintendent’s permission.
Level 2—Scurrying Ahead—Grades 6–8—Manual BU–06360:
Complete 3 activities in manual. You will need to put in a notebook a record sheet, a report on your pet and a picture of your animal with other information collected. Bring your manual and notebook with your animal to judging. If you are only making a poster or Project Interact the manual will need to be included in your green folder for your leader.
Suggested animals for showing: Milk Snake, Crested Gecko, Bearded Dragon, and Rosy Boa. These are the only animals you may show without securing the superintendent’s permission.
Level 3—Scaling the Heights—Grades 9–12—Manual BU–06361:
Complete 3 activities in manual. You will need to put in a notebook a record sheet, a report on your pet and a picture of your animal with other information collected. Bring your manual and notebook with your animal to judging. If you are only making a poster or Project Interact the manual will need to be included in your green folder for your leader.
Suggested animals for showing: Dart Frog, Blue Tongue, Leopard Tortoise, Mantella Frog, Pac Man Frog, Red Eye Tree Frog, Red Foot Tortoise, Tokay Gecko, Veiled Chameleon, and Western Hognose. These are the only animals you may show without securing the superintendent’s permission.
VIVARIUM DIVISIONS:
Division 1:A single animal in a desert or tropical habitat.
Division 2: A single animal in a desert or tropical habitat with live plants.
Division 3: More than one animal in a desert or tropical habitat.
Division 4: More than one animal in a desert or tropical habitat with live plants.
Division 5: A single or multiple animals in a water and land habitat.
Division 6: Single or multiple animals in a water and land habitat with live plants.
Division 7:Breeding pairs or groups of animals in an appropriate habitat. Young should be displayed in a separate enclosure. Must have completed at least 2 years in this project before showing in this division.
Division 8: Posters