Educational Purposes

[liltattyprinces]

i'm a mother of 2 and will be doing a daycare presentation with my kids and i's snakes 3 very sweet corns and a snoran, we are doing this for nature week and before the school year ended i was asked if i could come in to some of the classes when the year starts again, to do the same thing. I love it and the kids love it i have now pick up the nickename snake lady with the kids at school and daycare...i have been called worse...lol...i was always taught by my grandfather that snakes are an important part of our world and just want to share my love of these amazing creatures with kids

[lordkovacs]

congrats on the good work... it is rewarding and very meaningful. cheers,
MIKE

[Aradya]

I'm not a teacher, but I use my lil ones to help educate my family. I have a 5 year old who was terrified of anything that was cute and cuddly, now she is very comfortable around the snakes. I even have friends who ask about them and are sparking some curiousity. I live in a very small town, and snake ownership is a rarity.

[BWSmith]

I love when people tell you how much they hate and fear snakes, then ask questions for an hour

[lordkovacs]

haha...yeah, that's always funny! haha... i thnk they feel they "should" feel scared, but then aren't really.

[crimsonking]

At shows there are always "newbies" that stop by. Nearly all are intrigued with snakes, but have never held one. If there is a youngster along, they'll often get mom or dad to touch one for the first time. When I explain that it is a learned response to fear snakes, they will usually admit one or both of their parents were also (taught to be ) afraid of them. So many things need to be overcome. Even old sayings like "snake in the grass" or "lower than a snake" keep herps in a bad light. Cursed from the day of "upon thy belly thou shalt go..." Keep up the good work enlightening those who will listen.
:Mark

[lordkovacs]

so true, so ture...and thanks...I will.

[liltattyprinces]

i just did my first educational show at my daughter's daycare the kids loved it. Most had never seen a snake up close let alone touched one. i brought in 4 an adult and my babies the kids were amazed that they were the same type of snake. I had my 2 kids give me a hand showing and anwsering questions with me it was fantastik they have already asked me to come back again as well as to to a show for the juniours it was a great day for us all.

Laura

[lordkovacs]

wow...that's awesome Laura. good job!