2011 Show Dates TBD
Ramada Orlando Celebration Resort & Convention Center
6375 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy.
Kissimmee, FL 34747
407 390-5800
Pictures of the 2010 FIRE Expo
Ramada Celebration Orlando Resort & Convention Center - Home of FIRExpo 2010
Show Hours:
Saturday: 10:00am-5:00pm (VIP Entry at 9:00 am)
Sunday: 10:00am-4:00pm
Admission:
One Day Admission
Adults - $10.00Two Day VIP Ticket
Children (5-12) - $5.00,
Four and under FREE!
Adults - $12.00 (online), $15 (at door)
Children - $5.00
Four and under FREE!
FIRExpo Exclusive:VENOMOUS INCLUDED!
FIRExpo 2010 will be Florida's ONLY venomous-included expo of the year, with select vendors offering venomous reptiles to qualified buyers. (Vendors interested in offering venomous reptiles at FIRExpo please click here for additional details). Check back for more information on this Florida Repticon first!
FIRExpo Exclusive:
ALL ANIMALS VET INSPECTED!
FIRExpo show vet Doctor Ivan Alfonso of the Kirkman Area Animal Clinic will be walking the expo floor prior to show opening to verify the general health of all reptiles offered for sale at FIRExpo 2010. Any obviously unhealthy animals will be removed by the vendors and not offered for sale during the show.
ExoTerra Door Prize Raffle
Thanks to Sponsorship from ExoTerra Repticon will again have one of it's greatest Door Prize Raffles ever! Raffles will be held every hour for multiple prizes throughout the weekend. Most of the high end products are being held for the special VIP raffle, reserved for those guests who purchase two-day VIP tickets and enter an hour early on Saturday. Spectacular sponsorship prizes are expected, such as entire ExoTerra Habitat set-ups, and large cage decor such as Waterfalls and Rock Outcrops! VIP Tickets are available for pre-purchase. Come out early and be a Repticon VIP guest!.
Tote Bag Sponsor - Zoo Med!
Thanks to Sponsorship from Zoo Med, early VIP guests to the show will receive a Zoo Med tote bag with product samples, while supplies last! These bags are only available to guests who purchase their VIP tickets online. Check to our tickets page here for information on purchasing an early entry VIP two day ticket!
Venomous Herps on Display!
So stop by and see what slithers into the show!
*In addition to checking animals sold at the show, Dr. Alfonso also will be available to conduct checks on animals you may already have*
-Fecal exams done for $10 each on premises.
-Fecal exams done only during show hours (Dr. Alfonso will stop doing fecals 1/2 hour before closing if the demand is high to allow for closing)
-Fecal exams are only to help the owners determine treatment course, not a reason to return reptiles to a vendor.
-Reptiles routinely harbor parasites and the purpose of the fecal exams is not to dicourage purchases but rather treat them promptly.
-Fecal samples must be fresh, no older than 12 hours when possible (in the case of people bringing samples of their pets at home).
-Only reptile/amphibian samples will be processed. No other species will be seen.
-The fecal exam is a fecal float only. No smears will be done on premises. Each fecal float takes approx. 10 minutes to run so time will be limited.
-On Saturday, tests will start at 12:00 PM when Dr. Alfonso arrives at the show. On Sunday it will be from opening time.
-Owners with animals having parasites will be told the parasite present, which medication is recommended for treatment, and where to go for medications (Dr. Alfonso's clinic or any of their choice).
Events & Activities from the July 2010 Show!
Please Check Back for the Next Show's Events!
Repticon is proud to be presenting more than twice the usual content at FIRE than any other Repticon show.
With two seperate presentation areas, as well as some "after hours" events, there will be plenty to see and do at the FIRExpo!
Shows & Demonstrations held in the Large Presentation Area
Saturday, July 17
| 10:15am | Feeder Insects | Mike Houtzager of Premium Crickets |
| 11:00am | Monkeying Around | PC Reptiles & Exotics |
| 12:00pm | Reptile Encounters! | Bob Shumaker of The LB Reptile Experience |
| 1:00pm | Snake Sexing | Kathy Love of Cornutopia |
| 2:00pm | Fear Factor Challenge | World of Wildlife |
| 3:00pm | Reptile Encounters! | Bob Shumaker of The LB Reptile Experience |
| 4:00pm | Field Herping | Daniel Parker of Sunshine Serpents |
Sunday, July 18
| 11:00am | The Rise of Herpetoculture | Bill Love of Blue Chameleon Adventures |
| 12:00pm | Reptile Encounters! | Bob Shumaker of The LB Reptile Experience |
| 1:00pm | Exotic Mammals | Blazin' Reptiles |
| 2:00pm | Fear Factor Challenge | World of Wildlife |
| 3:00pm | Critter Encounter | Critter Encounters |
Specific Animal
Care Professional Seminars held in the Small Presentation Area
Saturday, July 17
| 11:30am | Tampa Area Tarantula Society Meeting | J&T Reptiles & Exotics |
| 12:30pm | Tortoises | Redfoot Ranch |
| 1:30pm | Chameleons | Dr Ivan Alfonso of Kirkman Area Animal Clinic |
| 2:30pm | Dart Frog Setup and Vivarium Design | My Jungle Herps |
| 3:30pm | Jungle Carpet Pythons | By The Shore Reptiles |
Sunday, July 18
| 11:30am | Hognose Snakes | Guardian Reptiles |
| 12:30pm | Tortoises | Redfoot Ranch |
| 1:30pm | Bearded Dragons | T&C Reptiles |
| 2:30pm | Tarantualas & Other Arachnids | Todd Gearhart |
"After Hours" Events
Friday, July 16
| 6:00pm-8:00pm | Vendor Reception | Hosted by Repticon, this Event is for Vendors Only during & after Show Load-In |
Saturday, July 17
| 5:30pm | USARK Auction | Hosted by USARK, open to the Public. |
Event Descriptions are Listed Below
Mike Houtzager of Premium Crickets will give an overview of what feeder insects are the best for different types of animals.
The Rise of Herpetoculture with Bill Love of Blue Chameleon Ventures
This presentation explores how the art of keeping and breeding reptiles grew from a fledgling hobby to the huge hobby and business that it is today. Learn about the "Godfathers" of herpetoculture, and the enemies that reptile keepers face today.
Reptile Encounters with The LB Reptile Experience
Snake Sexing with Kathy Love of Cornutopia!
Kathy Love will explain and demonstrate the proper technique for determining the sex of snakes.
World of Wildlife Fear Factor Challenge!
Daniel Parker from Sunshine Serpents will be giving a Presentation on Field Herping.
So if you would like to find out the best ways to enjoy the hobby in the great outdoors, and actually find some reptiles & amphibians, stop by and learn more!
Monkeying Around!
Carolyn from PC Reptiles and Exotics will have live and on stage some of her monkey friends that are part of their breeding program. Come see these popular exotic animals and learn all about them!
Exotic Mammals with Blazin' Reptiles
What will it be? You won't know till you come to the show and join Critter Encounters in a presentation that always involves some exotic animals which they have been involved in rescuing. Visit the last presentation of the weekend on Sunday and be ready for some surprises as to who or what you might meet!
Animal Care Pro Seminar:
TORTOISES!
Bill Murray from Redfoot Ranch and the Central Florida Turtle and Tortoise Club will be speaking in a live animal presentation on tortoises. Learn how to best care for these magnificent animals that are sometimes known to outlive their keepers!
Animal Care Pro Seminar:
CHAMELEONS!
Vet Doctor Ivan Alfonso of the Kirkman Area Animal Clinic will answer questions and give a wealth of information on how to care for Chameleons. Become a pro yourself with these animals with sometimes demanding requirements.
Animal Care Pro Seminar:
SPIDERS!
John Anderson of the Tampa Area Tarantula Society and J&T Reptiles & Exotics will be bringing true spiders, such as Black & Brown Widows, Wolf Spiders, and others to show the differences between the species as well as what they have in common. Learn the dangers and the benefits of these misunderstood and feared creataures.
Animal Care Pro Seminar:
CARPET PYTHONS!
Tim Manucy of ByTheShore Reptiles will give a presentation on carpet pythons. These unique animals are beautiful snakes that are NOT among Florida's Species of Concern. Stop by this starter seminar of "Carpet Pythons Made Simple" to learn basic information on care, housing, and breeding. You'll also get to see them up close!
HOGNOSE SNAKES!
A special hognose snake presentation will be given by Jenea Wood from Guardian Reptiles. Learn more about these unusual and fascinating creatures that are still outside of the herp hobby mainstream. You will come to love the "hoggies."
Animal Care Pro Seminar:
BEARDED DRAGONS!
Kevin from T & C Reptiles will start you off right with Bearded Dragons 101. Learn to be an expert in Dragon care, set up, and all requirements. These lizards continue to grow in popularity. Learn how to make sure your lizard is the best of the best.
Animal Care Pro Seminar:
DART FROGS!
Jeremy from My Jungle Herps will be bringing the jungle to you, and also teach you how to bring it to yourself. His presentation will involve the details in how to best set up and care for Dart Frogs, as well as general vivarium design. Stop by and listen. Your frogs will thank you for it!
Animal Care Pro Seminar:
TARANTULAS!
Todd Gearheart will give his popular introduction into the invertebrate hobby. That's spiders, scorpions, and more to all neophytes out there, so stop by and learn more! So if you love the other kind of "furry" animals, stop by to make sure you give your next tarantula the most happy and loving home possible.
Of Importance to all Pet Owners - USARK Auction!
Join USARK, the United States Association of Reptile Keepers, after the show with a relaxed and fun auction that will be open to the public and proceeds will be used to support USARK. The auction will be for items and animals donated by vendors at the show. USARK will appreciate donations and any other help that may be offered.
USARK follows all reptile laws, policy changes, and the current state of the Reptile Nation!
Stop by their booth at the show or speak to them at the auction to find out what you can do to protect your rights as a pet owner!
