Perpetually entertaining and enlightening, The Geek in Question (TGIQ) from Fall To Climb took on a serious challenge this month, and she did it intentionally. She volunteered to host two blog carnivals: House of Herps and An Inordinate Fondness. Talk about being a glutton for punishment…

One thing I’ve learned about TGIQ in the time I’ve been following her blog is that she is both tenacious and intelligent, so challenges don’t go unmet. And thus she has proven me right with not only pulling off two blog carnivals at once, but she’s done it with her usual flair and humor coupled with an appreciable amount of wit and charm.

With House of Herps #5: Slime Poetry, TGIQ introduces us to slam poetry as seen through the lens of herpetofauna. It’s a devilishly clever presentation invested with serious intent. When she said she would host the carnival, what she meant was that she would host it well.

So head on over to House of Herps #5: Slime Poetry for a poetic and engaging edition of the blog carnival that celebrates all things amphibian and reptilian. For the best effect, you should really follow her advice: “I suggest you stand to recite the verses, and be sure to speak loudly.”

And don’t forget to thank The Geek in Question for providing such a slammin’ edition of House of Herps!