# Spectacular Snakes! — Brazos Bend State Park

> Event for families in the Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands area (TX). Times are Central Time.

- When: Sun, Oct 25 · 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
- Where: Brazos Bend State Park — outside the Nature Center, 21901 FM 762, Needville, TX 77461
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Program fee not stated; park entrance: 13 Years and Older: $7 Per Person; 12 Years and Under: Free
- Organizer: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — Brazos Bend State Park
- Official page: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/brazos-bend
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

A one-hour ranger talk about the snakes that live in Brazos Bend State Park's swamps, prairies and bottomland forest. The interpreter covers how these cold-blooded reptiles hunt, hide, regulate body temperature and avoid the people who fear them, and why most of the park's snakes are harmless and useful neighbors. The program ends with a live guest animal that families can see up close, which makes it a good introduction for children who are nervous or curious about snakes. Meet outside the park's Nature Center; the talk is outdoors, so dress for the weather and plan for mosquitoes near the lakes. Park entry is charged per person 13 and older, and children 12 and under enter free. The event page lists no registration.

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