Town of Gilbert: Snake Safety Workshop – A Park Rangers Guide to Awareness

“Know Your Snakes: King Snakes, Gopher Snakes, and Rattlesnake Identification” In this engaging and informative class, students will learn to identify and understand three commonly encountered snakes in North America: king snakes, gopher snakes, and rattlesnakes. Through hands-on activities, visual aids, and expert instruction, participants will explore the physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats of each species. Special emphasis will be placed on distinguishing non-venomous king and gopher snakes from their often-confused, venomous counterpart—the rattlesnake. By the end of the class, students will have the knowledge and confidence to recognize these snakes in the wild and understand their ecological roles and importance in nature. DISCLAIMER: There will not be any live Rattlesnakes in this class. Ages 5 - 12