Love Poison No. 9

Join us as we explore venomous creatures and insects who slay the lovers they cast aside. We will also have Josh Ryan (@imakethangs & @introflirted) on site selling Introflirted Valentine’s cards - Just in time for Valentine’s Day!

Stabbing and Poisoning: The Oedipus and the Romeos of the Invertebrate World

Kerstin Alander

Invertebrates have some of the largest diversity of techniques when it comes to the creation of offspring. Learn about some of the weirdest reproduction out there, such as natural chastity belts and how some brothers finish faster when mating with sisters. Romance and trama overfloweth.

Myths & Misconceptions in the Management of Snakebites

Spencer Greene, MD

In this talk, Spencer will review the science behind snakebite management and address many of the common myths about envenomations and the their treatment.