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.