For complete information, registration, and abstract submission, please check our web site at
<http://www.sdnhm.org/research/symposia/herpsym1.html >.


First Notice and Call For Papers

HERPETOLOGY OF THE CALIFORNIAS:

First Annual Symposium In Honor of the Scientific Contributions of Laurence M. Klauber

May 15, 1998
8:00 a.m.--4:00 p.m.

San Diego Natural History Museum 

The San Diego Natural History Museum announces a symposium on the history and status of
herpetological research in California and Baja California, in honor of the scientific contributions of
Laurence M. Klauber, to be held at the Museum on 15 May 1998, 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.

The presentation of original research, both on-going and completed, is encouraged.  Students,
faculty, and naturalists are invited to submit abstracts. A reception will follow the seminar, 
featuring our spring exhibit, Reptiles. 

Related Activities
Harry Greene, Ph.D., will be giving a lecture at the museum on Thursday, May 14, at 7 p.m.,
followed by a signing of his new book, Snakes: The Evolution of Mystery in Nature. 

On Saturday, May 16, the museum will host a public awareness and information day on
reptile-related topics, including snakebite, laws and permits, ethics of collecting, problems with
the pet trade and with the establishment of exotics, and conservation of regional herpetofauna.

All abstracts must be submitted electronically via email.
Send to Bradford Hollingsworth <bholling@lasierra.edu>
Deadline for Abstract Submission: March 1, 1998

Collections Access
The SDNHM herpetology collection will be accessible off-site for visits, use and loans on
Thursday, May 14, and on Saturday afternoon, May 16, as well as all day Sunday.

Registration
General registration is $25, with a picnic lunch provided for an extra $7.50. Lunches must be
purchased in advance, no later than May 1. If you wish to purchase lunch but have special dietary
preferences or restrictions, please indicate this. Students with a copy of valid identification may
register for $12.50. If you wish to purchase an advance ticket for Harry Greene's lecture for $6,
your ticket(s) will be held in your name on-site. On-site registration will be $30, and lunch cannot
be purchased at that time.