The Calusa Herpetological Society is not rare.      As I was promoting in localism.com the area of Iona Fort Myers, I stumbled on an unusual society.These herpetological  societies are under the umbrella of The Green Iguana Society, which is even more troubling because it means that other states besides Florida have these strange get together's. I am all for the conservation of the natural order of the animal kingdom, our reptiles, critters,snakes, amphibian and other creepy crawlers. There are at least 50 societies of the kind all over the USA. Mind you they do care about these animals and a lot has to do with protecting them,caring for them , adopting the creepy pets and rescuing them, have them in their living room and above all teach the public about their use in the cycle of nature... 02/26/2007

The community of Iona , has long been a favorite of Fort Myers visitors and residents. As you drive from Fort Myers Beach or sanibel towards cape Coral along Mc Gregor blv, you will discover why Iona is considered one of the better areas of Fort Myers. With over 12, 000 residents, it is part of South Fort Myers, Lee County. You will notice immediately why Iona is so popular. Its near the beaches of Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel, the center of town of Fort Myers, the airport, the South West international Airport and it has also on its canals and miles of frontage along the Caloohatchasee River.       Caloosahatchee River   The Calusa Herpetological Society Of Southwest Florida of Iona Its about 5 miles fromEdison Community College and even closer to Barry University towards Cape Coral 10 ... 02/26/2007