science day at PS 107

[Thamnophis]

Hey Rhea, very fine pics. The first one is priceles. That look onher face!!!

This reminds me on the lectures we give in the months june till october in the Reptilezoo where I work.
We tell something about a large stick-insect, a bearded agama and a Boa constrictor.
We let people toch them and the reactions are often very good. Some people stay afraid, but the most melt away when they see the beardie.

We do this to let people see that reptiles are living creatures that deserve some respect. We hope this helps a bit.

[drache]

I think it helps a lot
the kids are very open to begin with
the adults are often the ones who make the bigger shifts in perception and beliefs
that mom in the black dress was totally blown away by how good it feels to hold a snake

[Cazador]

Very cool, Rhea. It looks like a great time, and I'm sure Mikhaila was VERY proud of you for doing it.

Rick

[Stefan-A]

Nice pictures.

ps. is that a Heterodon?
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/219/4...50588fb0_b.jpg

[adamanteus]

Yes Stefan, Heterodon nasicus, Western Hognose. Nice snakes.

[Stefan-A]

So I've heard, but aren't they rearfanged and (mildly) venomous?

[drache]

you're not supposed to let them chew on you for any length of time
ours has the sweetest personality
I think it would take some doing to get him to bite

[Snaky]

Looks like a great day! Very interesting and fun probably for the kids.