Parks & Rec Clubhouse - Ball Python & Snakes Lab
This lab offers a fun way of learning about certain snakes as pets and in the wild, including all the different snakes in Connecticut. Each lab offers something different and each class ends with hands on experience with pet ball pythons (they are non-venomous). These classes are for ages 5 & up, and not just for children. We highly encourage all ages to attend: children, teens, adults and seniors! Each type of class details are listed below.
Snakes 101: Identifying different snakes (venomous vs. non-venomous), brief introductory to most snake's anatomy, how to read body language of a snake (when they may bite you).
Husbandry 101: Learning how to take care of pet snakes, including their temperatures, supplies needed for their enclosure, feeding and more! The snakes that will be discussed are sand boas, ball pythons, corn snakes, hognose snakes, burmese pythons and garter snakes). Most of these snakes are found in pet stores and considered beginner snakes, while some snakes are for more experienced owners.
Ball Python 101: A class all about ball pythons, from handling, feeding, patterns and more! This class will end with a live demonstration of snake feeding (with frozen/thawed food, not live). We will do this towards the last 10 minutes of class and give a warning for those who do not wish to see. We cannot promise that the ball pythons will take the food.
Program will take place at Southbury Parks and Recreation, 561 Main St South, Southbury, CT 06488.
- Parks & Rec Clubhouse: Ball Python & Snakes Lab | Ages 5+ | Details and Registration
- Snakes 101 | Saturday, 10/5 | 10:00am-11:30am | Register by 9/30
- Husbandry 101 | Saturday, 10/5 | 11:45am-1:15pm | Register by 9/30
- Ball Python 101 | Friday, 10/18 | 1:30pm-3:00pm | Register by 10/10
Parks & Rec Clubhouse: Pumpkin Lab
All participants will carve their own Jack-O-Lantern! Parks & Recreation will supply the pumpkin, a tea light candle, and all materials needed to carve a pumpkin! The best part is our instructors will clean up the mess, so you won't have it in your home! Children ages 2 - 7 must have a parent/guardian on site to supervise them and use carving tools with them.
Program will take place at Southbury Parks and Recreation, 561 Main St South, Southbury, CT 06488.
- Parks & Rec Clubhouse: Pumpkin Lab | Ages 2+ | Friday, 10/18 | 4:00pm-4:45pm | Register by 10/10 | Details and Registration
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