Mama Black-tailed Rattlesnake guarding her babies; photographed by Jeff SmithFriday 18 October 2024- the presentation starts at 6pm
Open Space Brewing, 11990 US Highway 180, Santa Clara, NM
Presentation & Meetup with ASP
The Nurturing Nature of Rattlesnakes
Ready to explore the surprising world of rattlesnake families? Through engaging vignettes and videos, you'll experience a day in the life of these remarkable reptiles and learn how they care for and protect their young. We'll also discuss lesser-known aspects of rattlesnake behavior, such as drinking and babysitting.
Join us on a fascinating journey that challenges common misconceptions and fosters a deeper understanding of our scaley neighbors.
You have snake questions — ASP has answers.
What do I do if I encounter a rattlesnake while hiking? What about snakes in my yard?
Melissa and Jeff from Advocates for Snake Preservation will be available before and after the presentation to answer these and other snakey questions. Have a photo of a snake you'd like identified? Bring it along!Advocates for Snake Preservation (ASP) is a Silver City charity that changes how people view and treat snakes. We make snakes more familiar and less scary by busting myths, illustrating lesser-known behaviors like parental care, and sharing stories of individual snakes to show what they're really like. We also provide solutions to human-snake conflicts that sometimes end badly for people and often prove fatal for snakes.
More information: https://www.snakes.ngo/events
