Reptiles and exotic animals highlight show and sale in Davis County

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Mercy Smith, of Murray, holds 'Silvia,' her seven-foot, forty-pound red-tailed boa constrictor, during ReptiDay at the Davis County Fairgrounds Saturday August 30, 2014. ReptiDay is a one-day show and sale featuring reptiles and exotic animals. See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products and learn about the creatures at live seminars and demonstrations.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune
Various snakes for sale during ReptiDay at the Davis County Fairgrounds Saturday August 30, 2014. ReptiDay is a one-day show and sale featuring reptiles and exotic animals. See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products and learn about the creatures at live seminars and demonstrations.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune
Justin Tanner and his Argus monitor 'Kabuki,' during ReptiDay at the Davis County Fairgrounds Saturday August 30, 2014. ReptiDay is a one-day show and sale featuring reptiles and exotic animals. See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products and learn about the creatures at live seminars and demonstrations.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune
Mercy Smith and Crystian Paiva, of Murray, play with 'Silvia,' their seven-foot, forty-pound red-tailed boa constrictor, during ReptiDay at the Davis County Fairgrounds Saturday August 30, 2014. ReptiDay is a one-day show and sale featuring reptiles and exotic animals. See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products and learn about the creatures at live seminars and demonstrations.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune
Ryan Woodbury holds 'Bart,' a Tamatave Panther Chameleon, during ReptiDay at the Davis County Fairgrounds Saturday August 30, 2014. ReptiDay is a one-day show and sale featuring reptiles and exotic animals. See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products and learn about the creatures at live seminars and demonstrations.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune
Ornate Box turtles for sale during ReptiDay at the Davis County Fairgrounds Saturday August 30, 2014. ReptiDay is a one-day show and sale featuring reptiles and exotic animals. See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products and learn about the creatures at live seminars and demonstrations.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune
A blue sub-adult terribilis Dart frog during ReptiDay at the Davis County Fairgrounds Saturday August 30, 2014. ReptiDay is a one-day show and sale featuring reptiles and exotic animals. See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products and learn about the creatures at live seminars and demonstrations.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune
A yellow sub-adult terribilis Dart frog during ReptiDay at the Davis County Fairgrounds Saturday August 30, 2014. ReptiDay is a one-day show and sale featuring reptiles and exotic animals. See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products and learn about the creatures at live seminars and demonstrations.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune
Crystian Paiva, of Murray, holds 'Silvia,' his seven-foot, forty-pound red-tailed boa constrictor, during ReptiDay at the Davis County Fairgrounds Saturday August 30, 2014. ReptiDay is a one-day show and sale featuring reptiles and exotic animals. See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products and learn about the creatures at live seminars and demonstrations.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune
Various leopard geckos for sale during ReptiDay at the Davis County Fairgrounds Saturday August 30, 2014. ReptiDay is a one-day show and sale featuring reptiles and exotic animals. See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products and learn about the creatures at live seminars and demonstrations.

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Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Mercy Smith, of Murray, holds 'Silvia,' her seven-foot, forty-pound red-tailed boa constrictor, during ReptiDay at the Davis County Fairgrounds Saturday August 30, 2014. ReptiDay is a one-day show and sale featuring reptiles and exotic animals. See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products and learn about the creatures at live seminars and demonstrations. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Various snakes for sale during ReptiDay at the Davis County Fairgrounds Saturday August 30, 2014. ReptiDay is a one-day show and sale featuring reptiles and exotic animals. See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products and learn about the creatures at live seminars and demonstrations. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Justin Tanner and his Argus monitor 'Kabuki,' during ReptiDay at the Davis County Fairgrounds Saturday August 30, 2014. ReptiDay is a one-day show and sale featuring reptiles and exotic animals. See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products and learn about the creatures at live seminars and demonstrations. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Mercy Smith and Crystian Paiva, of Murray, play with 'Silvia,' their seven-foot, forty-pound red-tailed boa constrictor, during ReptiDay at the Davis County Fairgrounds Saturday August 30, 2014. ReptiDay is a one-day show and sale featuring reptiles and exotic animals. See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products and learn about the creatures at live seminars and demonstrations. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Ryan Woodbury holds 'Bart,' a Tamatave Panther Chameleon, during ReptiDay at the Davis County Fairgrounds Saturday August 30, 2014. ReptiDay is a one-day show and sale featuring reptiles and exotic animals. See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products and learn about the creatures at live seminars and demonstrations. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Ornate Box turtles for sale during ReptiDay at the Davis County Fairgrounds Saturday August 30, 2014. ReptiDay is a one-day show and sale featuring reptiles and exotic animals. See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products and learn about the creatures at live seminars and demonstrations. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune A blue sub-adult terribilis Dart frog during ReptiDay at the Davis County Fairgrounds Saturday August 30, 2014. ReptiDay is a one-day show and sale featuring reptiles and exotic animals. See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products and learn about the creatures at live seminars and demonstrations. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune A yellow sub-adult terribilis Dart frog during ReptiDay at the Davis County Fairgrounds Saturday August 30, 2014. ReptiDay is a one-day show and sale featuring reptiles and exotic animals. See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products and learn about the creatures at live seminars and demonstrations. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Various snakes for sale during ReptiDay at the Davis County Fairgrounds Saturday August 30, 2014. ReptiDay is a one-day show and sale featuring reptiles and exotic animals. See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products and learn about the creatures at live seminars and demonstrations. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Justin Tanner and his Argus monitor 'Kabuki,' during ReptiDay at the Davis County Fairgrounds Saturday August 30, 2014. ReptiDay is a one-day show and sale featuring reptiles and exotic animals. See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products and learn about the creatures at live seminars and demonstrations. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Mercy Smith, of Murray, holds 'Silvia,' her seven-foot, forty-pound red-tailed boa constrictor, during ReptiDay at the Davis County Fairgrounds Saturday August 30, 2014. ReptiDay is a one-day show and sale featuring reptiles and exotic animals. See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products and learn about the creatures at live seminars and demonstrations. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Crystian Paiva, of Murray, holds 'Silvia,' his seven-foot, forty-pound red-tailed boa constrictor, during ReptiDay at the Davis County Fairgrounds Saturday August 30, 2014. ReptiDay is a one-day show and sale featuring reptiles and exotic animals. See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products and learn about the creatures at live seminars and demonstrations. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Justin Tanner and his Argus monitor 'Kabuki,' during ReptiDay at the Davis County Fairgrounds Saturday August 30, 2014. ReptiDay is a one-day show and sale featuring reptiles and exotic animals. See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products and learn about the creatures at live seminars and demonstrations. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Justin Tanner and his Argus monitor 'Kabuki,' during ReptiDay at the Davis County Fairgrounds Saturday August 30, 2014. ReptiDay is a one-day show and sale featuring reptiles and exotic animals. See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products and learn about the creatures at live seminars and demonstrations. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Various leopard geckos for sale during ReptiDay at the Davis County Fairgrounds Saturday August 30, 2014. ReptiDay is a one-day show and sale featuring reptiles and exotic animals. See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products and learn about the creatures at live seminars and demonstrations.

The Salt Lake Tribune

· September 1, 2014 11:57 am

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If it had scales and slithered, it was likely at ReptiDay Saturday in Farmington.

The one-day event at the Davis County Fairgrounds featured reptiles and exotic animals for show and sale.

The Utah stop was part of a 12-state tour for ReptiDay.

For more information, go online to http://www.reptiday.com.