Busch Gardens
Jack Hanna's Wild Days
Williamsburg, VA
September 2011
Welcome to VIIPER.
Virginians Interested In Protecting Every Reptile
We are a 501(c)(3) public non-profit reptile enthusiast and rescue organization based out of the Hampton Roads area, that formed in February 2008.
We believe in protecting reptiles by educating proper husbandry and educating people (especially children) about the roles reptiles play in our ecosystem as well as their behavior. We we will help homeless, unwanted or harmed reptiles find a new home. Our main goal and purpose is to educate and to have a reptile community known by name. We also provide information on which reptiles might suit you the best, proper housing, feeding techniques and general information.We are available for demonstrations for local events, festivals, schools, church groups, scouts and community centers.
Feel free to drop us a line.
We accept members from any state. Please check out our membership section and see what it takes to become a VIIPER.
Making a difference . . . . . . . One reptile at a time.
VIIPER2008@yahoo.com
757-905-3417
A 501 (c)(3) Public Non Profit Reptile Rescue and Enthusiasts Organization.
Licensed and Insured.
VIIPER NEWS!
Petition to Overturn the Python Ban!!
https://wwws.whitehouse.gov/petitions#!/petition/overturn-python-ban/4wGFbc4Y
House Ban 1242
Please call your local representative and tell them you are OPPOSED!! Even one call can make a difference!!
Please call!!!
QUESTIONS? Call Jared at 757.376.2900.
The 'new' Officers for 2012 have been elected:
President - Bobby Jenkins
Vice President - Bryan Hines
Secretary - Eric Crabtree
Treasurer - Lisa Berry
Remember: Polos or t-shirts are required by all attending members at our events.
Please submit information/news to viiper2008@yahoo.com.
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2012 OFFICERS and COMMITTEES:
SOUTHSIDE
Bobby Jenkins - Founder/President/Webmaster/Event Coordinator
Bryan Hines - Vice President/Home Inspection Director
Eric Crabtree - Secretary/Adoption Coordinator
Lisa Berry - Treasurer
PENINSULA
Scott Rutherford - President
Brandon Reed - Vice President
Jessica Reed - Secretary/Treasurer
COMMITTEES
Membership Coordinator - Lara Brown
Educational Coordinator - Myles Masterson
Public Relations/Aquarium, Museum and Zoo Coordinator - Jared Watts
OUR VETERINARIANS
Pet Care Veterinary Hospital
5201 Virginia Beach Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
757.473.0111
Dr. Herbert A Hulls, DVM
Dr. Tony G Poutous, VMD
Message from Bobby Jenkins
President and Founder (February 2008)
Hello and thanks for visiting our reptile webpage. My name is Bobby Jenkins, Founder and President. After owning a Burmese Python for almost 13 years, I recently got back into snakes last year.
I loved going to the pet store to pick up feeders. What would normally take 5 minutes, usually ended up taking an hour. I loved to look at all of the reptiles, supplies and talk with the staff. Afterwards it was back into the car as I looked forward to the next trip. I began to think why there was not a local reptile club. A place where reptile people could get together and share their animals and passions. A gathering to share stories, knowledge, photos and ideas.
After a few days of playing with acronyms, I came up with V.I.I.P.E.R. After posting a few ads on the local Craigslist webpage, the emails started coming in.
Our first meeting was held on February 9, 2008, with a total of 6 attendees. Before the meeting began, Staci Dennis from The Virginian Pilot/The Beacon arrived to conduct interviews and snap a few pictures. Before she left she was well on her way to becoming a reptile fan. I think a great time was had by all.
We’d love to have you join us!!!
