Living Lands: Our Native Snakes – Harmless & Venomous
July 23 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
A Presented by Dr. William S. Brown
Harmless or Venomous? Requested by one of our LGLC’s supporter, come view photos and learn from the prestigious Dr. William S. Brown about what snakes can be found in “our neck of the woods”!
After this presentation, you will have confidence in the recognition of the types of snakes that are in our area, especially which ones are harmless, which will ultimately lead to an enhanced outdoor experience for all nature enthusiasts!
Dr. Brown, with skill honed by four decades of experience, will discuss the identification of our native snakes in northeastern New York using numerous photographs of their characteristics. Ways to distinguish venomous snakes from harmless snakes will be reviewed. Among our larger species of harmless snakes, several are occasionally mistaken for a rattlesnake, including Eastern Milk Snakes, Northern Water Snakes, Black Rat Snakes, and Eastern Hog-nosed Snakes. The smaller harmless species include Eastern Garter Snakes, Northern Brown Snakes, Northern Red-bellied Snakes, Eastern Ring-necked Snakes, and Smooth Green Snakes.
Virtual option available.
About the Speaker: Dr. Bill Brown is one of the country’s leading rattlesnake experts. Brown, now a retired herpetologist from Skidmore College, has been studying the rattlesnake population in Lake George for over 40 years. As a leader in his field, Brown has recorded more information about the behavior of timber rattlesnakes than any other scientist. It is Brown’s passion to share his research with the community in order to spread awareness of timber rattlesnakes in the area.
About the Living Lands Series
Living Lands is a presentation series that takes an exclusive and up-close look at the people, history and wildlife of the lands of Lake George and the Adirondacks, past and present. The 2024 summer’s Living Lands Series will be live at the LGLC office in Bolton Landing at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required, as space is limited. Visit our Living Lands page for a full schedule.