We had a fantastic time with the Port Williams Embers!! 
Marsha & I both grew up in guides & scouting, so it was an absolute joy to spend the evening sharing the longbabies with the new generation!
Many were snake-fans already, but a few were particularly nervous… but that’s why I work exclusively with snakes! 
By learning to appreciate one of nature’s least popular critters, I hope to fuel a passion for the entire natural world, but my other goal is to help children make the conscious decision to overcome their own anxieties. I firmly believe that teaching a child to push themselves to overcome their fears is a lesson that can last a lifetime! 
One young lady was on the verge of tears when we started, but she gradually pushed herself to ask for a touch… then to hold one… and before I knew it, she was wearing Sandy, the very bold & curious Florida kingsnake, around her neck! 
