Great Basin National Park manages one of the longest rattlesnake studies in the world. Join us to learn what has been discovered over three decades and how the park studies and manages this amazing snake. Learn how Great Basin rattlesnakes live, where they go, what they eat, and their role in ecosystems. Our presenter will share his research, rattlesnake natural history, demonstrate techniques he uses to safely handle rattlesnakes and introduce you to his captive rattlesnakes. 

Our Speaker: Bryan Hamilton is a wildlife biologist at Great Basin National Park in Baker, Nevada. His interests include conservation biology, community ecology, herpetology, bats, bighorn sheep, landscape restoration, and rattlesnakes. Bryan has worked on rattlesnake ecology for over 30 years. 

Learn more and register at greatbasinfoundation.org/lecture.

This program is supported in part by Nevada Humanities.