Wanted to share a few pics of a snake presentation I did at my son's school about a month ago. It went from bringing a few for my son's classroom to a full kindergarten presentation. I divided it into two 45 minute sessions dividing them into two groups...had about 125 in each.
I had to cut it after that do to work restrictions, but by the time the day was done the principal wanted a full school day of this and had about 10 requests to bring them to other k-6 classrooms. I wanted to share because I think it is important to share our hobby and passion with young ones. To this point the response to having snakes has been very positive among my patients and community. They are so intriqued and amazed how docile these animals are and it is a beginning to changing perception which I think is crucial for the long term life of our passion.
A month prior to going out there we sent home a informative release in both english and spanish to all the families that gave them an opportunity to inform if they did not want their child to touch the bp's or be present....the result we had about 30 parents show up out of interest and not one form returned stating no. I posted this after reading the comments from the snake and depression article. I think it is time for us to share our interest and passion actively where we can. Attempt to start changing peoples misinformed perceptions into reality of what snakes and reptiles are actually like.
My son's teacher holding a bp....
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My son showing Anakin:
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One section of 6 classrooms:
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Getting a chance to touch a bp.........
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