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Would you like to learn more about snakes, while having the opportunity to see several SC species? Come walk with local expert Brandon Eargle to hear about the variety of snakes we have in the Southeast, what habitats support which species, and which species are in your area.
We'll explore a local paradise Sesquicentennial State Park - in search of moccasins, racers, rat snakes, rough green snakes, water snakes, and more!
Brandon has been a devoted student of snakes for over 20 years. He travels the Southeast for educational shows, has made TV appearances, and has collaborated with Rudy Mancke and Scott Pfaff for an ETV segment. Please join us for a great day celebrating our sometimes-misunderstood snakes of SC.
***As a bonus, neo-tropical migratory birds like the Hooded Warbler, Prothonotary Warbler, and Yellow-billed Cuckoo, might be seen in the area, so bring your binoculars to experience their amazing journey! SCWF Industry Habitat Manager, Jay Keck, will be on-hand to help you identify birds seen on the trail.
Water moccasin by Cameron Foster
Where: Sesquicentennial State Park - 9564 Two Notch Road, Columbia
When: 10 am to 2 pm
Who: This training is open to the public. No prior knowledge is required. Minimum age is 16. For SC Master Naturalists who have not taken a reptile course, this event can count as Advanced Training and towards your statewide certification if you need a Coastal Plain component. Lunch will last thirty minutes, so depending on when we finish, this will count for approximately three and a half hours of training. If you are not a Master Naturalist, just come have fun with us.
IMPORTANT: Participants should be in good physical shape. This area has relatively flat terrain, but we may cover some distance in our search for snakes.
Other Important Notes:
• Rain Date: TBD
• After registering you will receive important correspondence via email. If you change your email between now and then, make sure to notify us.
• If available, please bring binoculars.
Cost: The cost is $75 per person and limited to the first 12 people that register.
SCWF reserves the right to cancel any event, due to unforeseen circumstances, extreme weather, low registration, or pandemic-related guidance from local/state officials. Any cancellation by SCWF will result in a full refund for all registrants.
Class is full. You can add yourself to the waiting list through the form below.
Banner photo - Red-bellied snake by Parker Gibbons.