I'm really excited and frankly very humbled.
I have been giving little tarantula talks every couple of weeks or so to elementary school kids in town. Last Fri., I did a college biology class and it went really well. Afterward, the prof asked if I would be interested in a standing gig every Fri. at various and sundary places, mostly secondary schools and some community colleges. Half the time I'll be lecturing about my vocation (canine behavior) and the rest, Tarantulas. It's a wonderful opportunity to be an ambassador for both because as you all know, the heat is on with all the anti breed/species legislation. In additioon, y'all know how disinformation runs rampant about the hobby itself and beloved pets.
I'll do a little anatomy/physiology, morphology, natural history, intro to cladistics etc... basic stuff. This is what I would like to ask of y'all. If anyone is intersted in sharing your photos to be used in this noncomercial endeavor, please let me know. I would like the freedom to put them on slides, pass them out on handouts and label them when needed. For instance, I used one of mine (a very poor one I might add) to label the external anatomy. I would give the photographer full credit and keep your tags intact. I am not receiving any money or perks for this. It is strictly volunteer. I promise I will not use anyone's stuff without permission.
PM or E-mail me if you want your babies featured.
Pax,
Kelly O
I have been giving little tarantula talks every couple of weeks or so to elementary school kids in town. Last Fri., I did a college biology class and it went really well. Afterward, the prof asked if I would be interested in a standing gig every Fri. at various and sundary places, mostly secondary schools and some community colleges. Half the time I'll be lecturing about my vocation (canine behavior) and the rest, Tarantulas. It's a wonderful opportunity to be an ambassador for both because as you all know, the heat is on with all the anti breed/species legislation. In additioon, y'all know how disinformation runs rampant about the hobby itself and beloved pets.
I'll do a little anatomy/physiology, morphology, natural history, intro to cladistics etc... basic stuff. This is what I would like to ask of y'all. If anyone is intersted in sharing your photos to be used in this noncomercial endeavor, please let me know. I would like the freedom to put them on slides, pass them out on handouts and label them when needed. For instance, I used one of mine (a very poor one I might add) to label the external anatomy. I would give the photographer full credit and keep your tags intact. I am not receiving any money or perks for this. It is strictly volunteer. I promise I will not use anyone's stuff without permission.
PM or E-mail me if you want your babies featured.
Pax,
Kelly O