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Join Melissa Amarello, co-founder and Executive Director of Advocates for Snake Preservation (ASP), a local charity changing how people view and treat snakes, for an exploration of the surprising world of rattlesnake families through a series of vignettes and videos. Experience a day in the life of a rattlesnake family to discover how they care for and defend their babies. Learn about babysitting, drinking, and other lesser-known aspects of rattlesnake behavior too. Let's take a journey into the unique and exciting realm of our scaley neighbors!

Event will begin at 5pm with the potluck dinner beginning at about 5:30 (please wait for all the guest to arrive - we'll announce when it's time to eat!). The presentation will immediately follow the meal. Come join us, invite a friend, and bring a dish to share. Also, don't forget to bring some food items to donate to the Santa Cruz food bank!

*This presentation is part of our annual Potluck Presentation Series. Check out the full 2025 schedule at https://bit.ly/AWRRpotluck.

(Arizona Black Rattlesnake. Photo: Steven Prager.)