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Laura Albert, outreach coordinator for Lyonia Environmental Center in Deltona, talks about SoCal, a California King Snake during a Rethink Reptiles presentation at the Port Orange Regional Library. Photos by Lurvin Fernandez.
Ryan Payne couldn't contain his excitement during the presentation.
Albert introduces Samantha, the boa constrictor.
Samantha is also known as a red-tailed boa.
From left: Marian O'Donnell, Carolyn Zelna and Barbara Deshong take a closer look at Samantha.
Jewel, the ball python, looked at the audience as she hung from Albert's arm.
Albert explains that ball pythons make great pets.
From left: Brantley Dye, Isaac Rice and Robby Dye wait for Albert to reveal the next snake.
Blaze, the corn snake, sought out warmth during the presentation.
Blaze is also known as a red rat snake.
Ellen Rice pets and takes a picture with Samantha.
Mia Frias-Souza pets Samantha after the presentation.
Samantha looks at the audience.
Jake Hoxie builds up the courage to pet Samantha.
Chance Bigelow comes face-to-face with Samantha.