Can someone please list me top 5 reptile shows in the US?

[hgrub]

I think it's safe to say the Daytona show is the biggest show in the year, but what about the second/third biggest show? Could someone please list the top 5 reptiles show in term of quantity of vendors and quality(big name breeders)

I live in Thailand and plan to go to the Daytona, however the date might conflict with my import schedule. I mean I don't want to risk having all them animals stay in the unopened box for 7 days until I came back...I think some of them won't make it...or even all of them :main_laugh: They're CITES animals, so it's tricky for me to know when exactly I can get the CITES approved. It could be few weeks before or after for all I know.

So if I miss the Daytona, which is the next best show I should go to? I import mainly on morph Ball Python, Leopard gecko, bearded dragon, cornsnake and I want to meet most of my suppliers in person too (JMG, Jared Horenstein, Amir, Ron Tremper, Bayou Reptiles, Geckos etc, Garrick Demeyer, Dachui, etc. I also want to find more new suppliers as well.

Is the show in Aneheim(what's its name?) a big show worth flying half the world to attempt? It's in September right?

thanks

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

The NARBC Shows are very good shows, with lots of vendors. They have the vendor lists on their website.

 

[Sunrise Reptile]

Terraristika - Hamm, Germany

This show actually "boasts" to be the largest in the world. I'm not sure about that, but what I do know is it has gained international recognition and participation. Here's a link: Terraristika - Hamm, Germany

 

[robin]

isnt tinley park supposed to be a big one?

 

[hgrub]

I've never been to Chicago. Heard that it's pretty windy

How about you all please tell me which show in the US that you like, thanks.