Amateur Entomologists' Society Exhibition

[Rob Byatt]

Hey folks,

as alot of you probably know, the AES is not far away - 7th October.

I will have a couple of tables there with mantids for sale.

I should have about 8 different species for sale.

Hope to see some of you there !!!

Rob.

 

[Justin]

Where is the show Rob?

 

[Rob Byatt]

Kempton Park Racecourse mate.

 

[Justin]

I've never been to the show before, is it big? How long does it go on for?

 

[Rob Byatt]

It's one of the biggest shows in the country. It's been running for over 20 years.

It is open to the public from 11am to 4.30pm.

Definately worth going to.

 

[Justin]

Sounds cool. Many interesting species there?

 

[Ian]

I will be coming along as usual I think.

I don't usually buy anything, but get to meet breeders, and develop jaw ache talking to Graham.

 

[Justin]

I think I'll go. Sounds great.

 

[Rob Byatt]

Good, lets hope some more people from these forums come along too.

The shows were the way we all used to get together, share experiences, talk about insects (!!!), swap stuff before the internet !

 

[Ian]

Yea, altho they are usually quite expensive. I know MF jacks up his prices...although I do think it is worth the extra money to see the stock before you buy it. Having said that, got a load of free Luna moon moths last year, which was cool.

 

[francisco]

HEllo All,

Can anyone attending the show in UK could find me some Scolopendra gigantea or scolopendra robusta???

thanks

PS Please email me at [email protected]

 

[infinity]

lol francisco, not if i get there first! - I already have 4 gigantea but i want more!!! but yeah, I will keep an eye out for you :wink:

 

[Ian]

Though this would be good to tack at the top of the forum, then we can all get an idea of who is going to attend!

 

[Ian]

How did people get on at the AES?

Some great buys this year...picked up a fair few sub adult leaf insects, and some Diapherodes Gigantea, both a rock bottom prices. Also invested in a sub-adult pair of Prohierodula sp, which I can't wait for them to reach adult.

Met up with a few people I have spoken to online, and other suppliers, etc. Was a great day out...hope others can share their opinions on it as well

 

[infinity]

I was there too! - Spent too much as usual but hey, it's expected. Bought some giant pedes, a male g.rosea for my eager and waiting female, lots of misc other pedes and a few mantises. Tried to find ooths but no luck

-shaz also got me in at the front- mwuahahaha!!! I was witih the first 10 to get in :twisted:

 

[Ian]

I must have been just behind you, I was about the 12/13th person I think...

 

[infinity]

yeah, I told shaz that you'd be right at the front... mwuahahaha! - we pushed infront of you!!! :twisted:

 

[Ian]

Well, I felt sorry for you Jon...I just had to let you past

What did you get there for?

Glad we got there early...the queue was huge as per usual...

 

[infinity]

No idea... was chatting to her at the back and suddenly this dude comes and she's dragging me towards the front... personally I like a big crowd... bugs are more fun to buy when you think you've just worked hard to get them through a crowd