Desert Snakes: Fang, Rattle, and More
Biology x415.51, 0.5 unit
| Date/Time: | Sunday, October 4, 9 am - 4 pm |
| Meet at: | Black Rock Visitor Center |
| Fee: | $60 ($50 JTNPA/PINE members) |
| Credit Fee: | $85 ($75 JTNPA/PINE members) |
| Instructor: | Bill Hayes, Ph.D., Zoology, Physiology |
| Professor of Biology, Loma Linda University | |
| Hike Level: | Easy to Moderate |
Feared and respected by many for their potential to inflict harm, snakes have long captured the fascination of humanity. William Hayes, Ph.D. and Professor of Biology at Loma Linda University, will introduce participants to a remarkable variety of venomous and non-venomous snakes that inhabit Southern California’s deserts in this all-day field class. Starting in the classroom, Dr. Hayes will discuss the many adaptations that are essential for snakes to survive in the desert ecosystem including unique morphological, physiological, behavioral, and ecological traits. Snake venom will also be discussed in detail providing answers to the following questions. What, exactly, is venom? How is it made and how is it delivered? Can venoms be beneficial? The class will explore the surrounding desert and identify reptile habitat. And hopefully see some snakes!
Photo from NPS Archives
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| Credit | Non-Credit |
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