iHerp Australia Issue 9 | Page 60

created. Tuesday morning was spent at the Cairns Aquarium, which is a world-class display, and Aaron Hopper, a staff member who is a mate of Michael’s, gave us another peek behind the scenes. Later that afternoon, Rose drove me to the airport for the flight home. To Michael, Greg, Brodie, Bill and all the staff at Hartley’s, together with Aaron at the Aquarium, my thanks for your hospitality. My sincere gratitude to Shane, Michael Cermak and Rose for making these four days so memorable. 1. 1. With my young mate Brodie and a couple of small alligators. 2. Brodie feeds a slightly larger specimen! 2. In our next issue: The Sleepy Lizard survey. Still going strong after nearly 40 years.