Learn to identify venomous snakes at free Township lecture, Feb. 12

THE WOODLANDS, Texas – On Thursday, February 12, at 7 p.m., The Woodlands Township presents the free program, Local Snakes 101, with Mike Howlett in the Nancy Bock Auditorium at McCullough Junior High School, 3800 S. Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands. 77381.

Mr. Howlett is a herpetologist, an expert in snake behavior. He is a master at teaching adults and children quick and easy ways to distinguish the area’s venomous snakes from harmless species. Dispelling popular misconceptions about snakes, Mr. Howlett emphasizes recognizable traits that are quickly recalled in a surprise meeting.

Being able to recognize venomous species calms human nerves and protects beneficial snakes from being killed. “If people eliminate all snakes, we will see a drastic increase in the rodent population,” according to Mr. Howlett.

Appealing to all ages, from elementary students to adults, the informative and entertaining lecture covers safety and features live contained specimen. “If a picture is worth a thousand words, then seeing live snakes is worth a thousand pictures,” Mr. Howlett says.

The free program is the first offering in the 2015 lineup for A Walk in Woods Nature Lecture Series organized by The Woodlands Township and sponsored by The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N., Nature’s Way Resources and Waste Management. For more information, please call 281-210-3800, or visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/wildlife.