By Jenna Williams | Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator
This past year, we said goodbye to some beloved ambassadors, but we also had the chance to meet some new ones. Losing Jade, our greenish rat snake, was especially difficult. She truly embodied the concept of a gentle giant.
As fate would have it, a team member visiting Repticon stumbled upon a booth with a young greenish rat snake. This little one had been caught stealing quail eggs and was sold to the booth’s owner. Recognizing her potential, we decided to bring her to the wildlife center, knowing that she would become a wonderful ambassador with some training.
Like a puppy with oversized paws, she hasn’t quite grown into her eyes yet. Energetic, inquisitive, and a little stinky (she musks occasionally), her silly expressions and vibrant green coloration earned her the name Broccoli. Although she’s not quite ready to participate in school programs, we look forward to the day when we can ask kids, “Do you like Broccoli?” and hopefully hear a resounding yes.
By Jenna Williams | Conservation Assistant
By Jenna Williams | Conservation Assistant
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