Silent Secret of Snakes - Live from Idaho and Beyond

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. Saturday, April 11, at the MK Nature Center, 600 South Walnut, Boise. Wildlife educator Frank Lundburg will present the program with the help of native and exotic snakes and lizards, including rattlesnakes, at the Nature Center. Because the presentation includes live animals, seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. An entrance fee of $5 per person will be charged. Children under 3 will be admitted free, but the program is recommended for adults and older children. 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. Saturday's program at the Nature Center will have something of interest for all ages and family members. Doors will be open at 11 a.m. April 11 at the Nature Center so visitors can enjoy other center displays. Outdoor exhibits, open sunrise to sunset, include a stream and pond with native fish and wildlife. The Nature Center is well known for its large glass windows that offer an underwater view of large trout and other fish. For information contact Frank Lundburg at 208-853-9008, or the MK Nature Center at 208-334-2225.