Intro from another new SoCal member

spidertotem · Intro from another new SoCal member

Hi SF BAT members,

Michael here. I found out about the group during my visit to the annual Bug Fair at the Natural History Museum in L.A. I've been in SoCal for almost a year and a half now, and I really connect well with the land and the people here.

I've been interested in spiders and their kin since I was a young child. I've always been fascinated by T's and especially venomous spiders, insects, snakes, and other venomous critters. BTW, I just viewed some nice photos of Phoneutria spp. (Ctenidae family) at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/techuser/sets/72157603167029346/. That is one awesome genus of spiders!

I received my Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Science from Colorado State University (Ft. Collins, CO). My degree concentration focused on insect pests and plant diseases of crops and Integrated Pest Management. During my studies, I had the opportunity to learn about insect families, taxonomy, etc., and managed to talk a professor into supervising a spider taxonomy and habitat independent study for me. I really enjoyed doing this project and I learned quite a bit about spiders in the Rocky Mtn region.

Unfortunately, I haven't had any pets for many years because I've moved around so often. But, I'm open to perhaps having a T pet in the future. I love going on collecting trips, even though the only thing I really collect is great photos and memories, and the chance to connect with nature.

I look forward to meeting folks and having a good time!

Michael

llamamama

Welcome to SFBATS, Michael! Nice photos!

EdgarOrtega

Michael! You and I spoke for quite a while at the Bug Fair. Glad to see you made it onto our forum. I enjoyed chatting with you. I still have your card in my wallet.

Thanks for sharing those photos!

I'm glad you enjoyed the animals we were showing, and I'd like to welcome you to our group and forum. :)

DeeCasey

Welcome to SFBATS, Micheal! Hope you enjoyed the LA Bug show.

I think you find alot of information here along with a great group of people.