Snakes and Rattlesnake Safety

MOI Speaker Series event w/ Chuck Peterson, PhD — Professor of Zoology, Idaho State University

Join us for a fascinating and practical session with Dr. Chuck Peterson, one of Idaho’s leading experts on snakes. Learn how to stay safe while exploring Idaho’s great outdoors—from understanding rattlesnake behavior to knowing what to do if you’re ever bitten. Dr. Peterson will cover key tips for avoiding snakes, the real risks involved, and how to react calmly and correctly if you encounter one. Bonus: He’s bringing two live snakes for an up-close look at these often-misunderstood animals.

No pre-registration required. Museum Club is included with museum admission. As always, members get in free! Not a member yet? Become one now: museumofidaho.org/membership.

Museum Club is brought to you in part by Red Cedar Wealth Advisors.

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