SCOTTSDALE — A fear of snakes… it’s the second-most common phobia in the world.
On Fri., May 26, the Phoenix Herpetological Society (PHS) is hosting a family-friendly event designed help people overcome their fear of snakes and appreciate these misunderstood creatures.
The event will teach the public about how snakes benefit our ecosystem, their diversity in the world, and coexisting with native snakes. Attendees can even interact with some non-venomous snakes.
Snake Day in May will be held from 4-8 p.m. at the PHS sanctuary in Scottsdale, near 78th St. and Dynamite Road. Reservations are required.
This event will feature mini-tours of the sanctuary’s snake collection. PHS has the largest collection of venomous snakes in the Southwest, as well as many non-venomous snakes, some of which may be adopted as pets.
Highlights of the event include:
• A look at PHS’ venomous and non-venemous snake collection
• A mini-tour of other critters at the sanctuary
• A petting zoo/interaction time with animals
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 4 to 17; ages 3 and younger are admitted free.
Please contact Olivia, Conservation Educator, with any questions at [email protected] or 480.513.4377, ext.5.
For more information or to register for the event, go to www.PhoenixHerp.com. From the Visit tab, go to Calendar of Events and click on the May 26 event listing to sign up.
