North American Reptile Breeders Conference and Trade Show
Dulles Expo Center
4368 Chantilly Shopping Center
Chantilly, VA 20153

November 15-16, 2008
Saturday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Adults: $15.00
Children Under 13: $8.00
Under 5: Free!

Tickets are valid for both days.
NARBC Admission Coupon ($1 Discount) can be found here

This show is a must go for anyone within a few hour range. It features a large variety of breeders, from snakes, lizards, frogs, turtles, and all sorts of reptiles. There is a large selection, so you will likely find what you are looking for (unless of course you are looking for some ultra rare item, or a Komodo Dragon).

I attended this show in 2007 and was very impressed. Overall it’s an excellent show, put together very well. There are many seminars to go to during the event, none of which I personally attended, but from what I heard they were excellent.

Please let us know if you will be attending! We hope to see you there. You can spot us in our black or white t-shirts from “The Reptile File”:

If you see us, don’t hesistate to come say hi!

If you’d like to purchase your own “The Reptile File” T-shirt, please visit our store!

Posted: November 6th, 2008 under Reptile Shows.
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A new source of UVB is on the market, compact florescent. If you aren’t sure what we are talking about, these are the spiral bulbs, the ones you often use to save energy. These new UVB bulbs have a bad reputation already, and one should consider staying away from them until everything is sorted out.

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Posted: July 28th, 2008 under General Information.
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Would you like to have one, or several, of your products reviewed? Are you wondering about a product but are not sure about it yet? Either way, contact us, and we can look into your products. We are glad to test any products you have to offer, and write a full review on them.

Posted: July 7th, 2008 under Product Reviews.
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Metabolic Bone Disease, or MBD for short, is common in reptiles. It is a very serious disease, and can often lead to death. MBD is often caused by lack of calcium intake, and in balance between calcium and phosphorus.  MBD should not be taken lightly, and any animal that displays symptoms should be taken to a vet immediately.

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Posted: May 1st, 2008 under Health.
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Finding a breeder is not always an easy thing to do. It can take months of research to find a reliable one for the exact reptile you are looking for. It’s not an easy task, but researching should always be done prior to purchasing. If you are not sure about the breeder, avoid them all together.

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Posted: April 6th, 2008 under General Information.
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Heat mats are used for a lot of different reptiles, such as snakes and leopard geckos. They have a tendency to get extremely hot, which isn’t good for some animals. There is no one to regulate the temperature of the heat mat without a controller, so you have no idea if it really is at an ideal temperature for you pet. Controllers are a must have for all reptiles, and with all those choices, how do you decide?

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Posted: February 12th, 2008 under General Information.
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There are so many places to purchase a reptile at, but you can’t always trust them. The reptiles aren’t always healthy, and are often kept in poor living conditions. There are better ways to get a reptile which is healthy and will live its life to the fullest, that is if you provide proper care. A reptile show is a great way to find all sorts of species.

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Posted: January 31st, 2008 under General Information.
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Flock Reptiles is a small breeder that offers tokay geckos, snakes, and other reptiles for sale. The owner, Cliff, is a nice person, and fairly quick to respond to emails.
Here’s a link: http://www.flockreptiles.com

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Posted: January 29th, 2008 under Vendor Reviews.
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There are many places to order live feeders, so it can be tough to decide exactly where to start looking. The price of the product, plus the shipping price, should be considered before purchasing. Make sure to check several companies for making a choice on where to order. Read more »

Posted: December 29th, 2007 under Feeding.
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The are a lot of people out there that do not gutload live food prior to feeding. This might work for them, but it is definitely not good for their reptile. Without food, the live feeders are empty exo-skeletons, with no nutritional value. Gutloading for feeders (crickets, mealworms, superworms) can all been done the same way. Read more »

Posted: December 6th, 2007 under Feeding.
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