The Silent Secret of Snakes

Do snakes have legs? What kinds of snakes live in Idaho? What do I do if I see a rattlesnake? Which snake has a name based on the first Olympic games? Do boa constrictors live in Idaho? These and other snake secrets will be answered at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 2007 at the Morrison Knudsen Nature Center at 600 S. Walnut, Boise. Wildlife educator Frank Lundburg will present the program with the help of native and exotic snakes and lizards, including rattlesnakes. Because the presentation includes live animals, seating is limited and on a first-come, first served basis. Cost is $5 per person, and free for children under 12. The program will include discussion and identification of selected native and exotic snakes and lizards, including the western rattlesnake. Participants will be able to view and touch various snakes and lizards from around the world including an endangered boa constrictor from Madagascar and the endangered Gila monster from the southwestern United States. Lundburg educates the public on topics such as the care and safe handling of reptiles as well as the natural history of the animals. Sunday's program will have something of interest for all ages and family members. Nature Center doors will open at 11 a.m. on April 29 at the Nature Center so visitors can enjoy other center displays.