Library Presentations

MaxMan Reptile Rescue

Library Visits

Please note that MaxMan Reptile Rescue is in NO WAY associated with CNY Serpents or Kingdomkonstriction. MaxMan in no way endorses, recommends or advocates any programs by the aforementioned groups. Thank you for understanding

Family Oriented Seminars -

promoting literacy, education, conservation, entertainment and interaction!

Click here to see kids enjoying the day with Reptiles at the DeWitt Public Library

Library Patrons Meeting Lu, the dragon

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children enjoying the

Reptiles at the

DeWitt Public Library.

Dundas Library Children's Department

Emily and Diana presenting Juvenile Sebastian for "Summer Reading Program" (1999)

Library patrons will enjoy hearing about reptile history, basic biology, ecology, conservation, rescue, history and much more. Talks may include reptile influence on folklore and mythology. Children's literacy programs include suggestions for reading material; and may include a special reading by our Critter Co-ordinator, Diana.

Presentations are usually 1 - 1.5 hours long and includes between 8 to 10 reptiles; lizards, snakes, turtles/tortoises. All animals are familiar with public presentations and handling.

Question/Answer opportunites abound. Up close previewing of the smaller animals allowed, and interaction with the larger snakes and lizards promoted. (Sanitizer is provided and required for those who interact with reptiles) Photos opportunities encouraged.

Reptile Literature for the youth and the adults provided by MaxMan Reptile Rescue.

Sample page for youngsters

Library Visits are a fun exciting educational way to introduce your patrons to the wonderful world of reptiles!

Encouraging Research with Library Resources:

National Geographic (Nat'l Geo Kids site)

Encyclopedias (Brittanica Site)

Internet Research (Reptile Oriented Site)

Encouraging Literacy with Fiction:

Verdi by Janell Cannon

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A Color of His

Own by Leo Lionni

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Please note we are based in Central New York and currently provide services to Syracuse and surrounding areas. Thank you.