Snakes of Massachusetts with Ray Palmer

FREE and for all ages. Discover local Massachusetts snakes in an interactive talk accompanied by a slide show, and meet ambassador snakes - Naga, the corn snake, and Inky, the king snake up close!

Discover more about a snake’s life cycle and their benefits to ecosystems. Compare images of all our local snakes. Leave with take-aways showing how to tell venomous from non-venomous snakes in Massachusetts.

Finally, are you brave enough to pet a friendly ambassador snake? Naga and Inky are available to meet, up close!

This is an hour-long seated, and indoor interactive presentation with live snakes. Meet inside the Notch Visitor Center.