The campus has a new club, and it is all about our slithery friends — snakes!
The Ecology Club gave students the chance to hang out with the slithery creatures last week when the attendees got an exclusive look inside the club. They have five snakes: Snappy, Elvis, Pine Little, Ingles and Almond.
Students got to clean their cages, interact with them and even hold them. Their scales feel cool!
Lillian Jones, the president of the Ecology Club, amazed the club with her incredible snake-handling skills.
Her caring and gentle approach made the snakes comfortable and sociable. Interacting with them, students found them surprisingly friendly and playful.
This encounter completely changed some perceptions of snakes.
Most people are afraid of them, but if you experience this, you could come to see them as charming creatures. Domesticated snakes are gentle and friendly, dispelling the negative stereotypes surrounding them.
Lillian also told the club some interesting facts about snakes from the Ecology Club meeting that most will find fascinating.
For instance, did you know that snakes can live up to 25 years in captivity? They have five different ways of moving, but the most common one is the s-motion.
Their spine is incredibly flexible, like a rubber band. When it comes to eating, they swallow their food whole, and their digestive system takes care of the rest.
The Ecology Club is making a significant impact in the realm of animal conservation and education, particularly for those species that are often misunderstood.
The event was incredibly engaging and inclusive, offering a hands-on experience that was both educational and rewarding.
For more information reach out to Lillian Jones at lilgjone@utm.edu .
The Ecology Club meets on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. in 259 Brehm Hall.
The next event is a hike that will be a day event. Check Runway for more details.
