![]({"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":" <em>Mama Black-tailed Rattlesnake coiled with her babies,partially hidden among grass and dirt. Her scales feature a mottled pattern of brown and tan, complementing her natural environment. Her head is uplifted and directed towards the camera, with piercing eyes, revealing her distinct facial markings. Around her are several smaller babies, similar in color and pattern, indicating a protective stance. Sparse blades of green grass and small rocks are scattered throughout the scene.</em></p>
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<p>Mama Black-tailed Rattlesnake guarding her babies while partially hidden among grass and dirt.</p>
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Mama Black-tailed Rattlesnake guarding her babies; photographed by jeff Smith.When: Friday October 18th,
Where: Open Space Brewing in Santa Clara, New Mexico
What: 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 thier young.We’ll also discuss lesser-known aspects of rattlesnake behavior, such as drinking and babysitting.
Join us on a captivating journey that challenges common misconceptions and fosters a deeper understanding of our scaley neighbors.
The presentation will begin at 6pm.
You have snake questions – ASP has answers.
What should I do if I encounter a rattlesnake while hiking? what about snakes in my yard?
Melissa and Jeff from Advocates for snake Preservation (ASP) will be available before and after the presentation to answer these questions and more. Have a photo of a snake you’d like identified? Bring it along!
Advocates for Snake Preservation is an institution based in Silver City, New Mexico that aims to change how people view and treat snakes. They work towards making snakes more familiar and less scary by busting myths, illustrating lesser-known behaviors like parental care, sharing stories of individual snakes to show what they’re really like, as well as providing solutions to human-snake conflicts that can often end badly for both people and snakes.
Can’t wait to see ASP perform live! 🎶