Iguana 12.3 b&w text Editorial Board Robert Powell, Ph.D. Exectutive Editor Avila University, Kansas City, MO AJ Gutman Editor West Hartford, CT Michael Ripca Art Director Atco, NJ John Binns Graphics/Photography International Reptile Conservation Foundation, San Jose, CA Sandy Binns Services Coordinator International Reptile Conservation Foundation, San Jose, CA Statement of Purpose The International Reptile Conservation Foundation works to conserve reptiles and the natural habitats and ecosystems that support them. The International Reptile Conservation Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit 501 c(3) California corporation. Membership Information IGUANA, the Journal of The International Reptile Conservation Foundation, is distributed quarterly. 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For advertising rates and options contact Sandy Binns, Advertising Director, at SB@IRCF.org or 3010 Magnum Drive, San Jose, CA 95135. IGUANA Copyright ©2005 by The International Reptile Conservation Foundation, 3010 Magnum Drive, San Jose, CA 95135 USA. ISSN # 1098-6324. The contents of IGUANA, excluding Research Articles, Research Updates, and reprinted articles, may be reproduced for inclusion in the newsletters of other herpetological societies, provided the material is reproduced without change and with appro- priate credits, and a copy of the publication is sent to The International Reptile Conservation Foundation. Occasional exceptions may be made to this policy. Editors’ Remarks DISCLAIMER! When you see the term, “disclaimer,” you probably think either of legal fine print or someone not taking responsibility for something they should. However, since we began including commen- taries earlier this year (see, for example, p. 198 in this issue), the editorial board has been careful to include a disclaimer with each published essay. No lawyer told us we had to do this and we’re certainly not try- ing to evade responsibility for what we publish. On the other hand, we do want to voice ideas and opin- ions that are relevant to any one of our three-fold emphases of conservation, natural history, and hus- bandry of reptiles. Because conservation programs and policies and issues related to husbandry can be controversial, we believe that ideas from different perspectives are not only appropriate but necessary for fostering discussions and reaching conclusions that are most likely to be correct and in the best interests of the animals about which we all are concerned. Consequently, we chose not to impose arbitrary con- straints on our contributors and, by not doing so, left ourselves open to publishing opinions with which we do not necessarily agree. Faced with the choice of stifling input or adding a disclaimer, we opted for the latter. On occasion, as in this issue, we may solicit additional input on the topic from other sources or reprint opinions available in the public domain (see pages 202 and 203). Again, these may or may not represent our views or those of the IRCF. Nevertheless, they are relevant to the discussion and worthy of consideration. If you hold strong opinions on topics that are pertinent to the goals of the IRCF and the emphases expressed in IGUANA, feel free to send your commentary to us. We do not guarantee publication, but are interested in your input. Be aware, however, that you should be prepared to see different, even oppos- ing ideas in the same or subsequent issues — which is the whole point: in order to be relevant and worth- while, discussions should include more than one point of view. Also note that, regardless of how much we agree or disagree with you, we will disclaim your entry. The Editors IRCF International Reptile Conservation Foundation