Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Rattlesnake Research Night Hike

Ages: 18+ only

Duration: 1.5 Hours

Time: Check in starts at 6:45. The event will run from 7:00pm-8:30pm.

Prices: $120 per person

What to Expect: For this special event, PHS’s venom manager Cale Morris will give the public an insight into his astonishing world of rattlesnake research. Cale will be leading a group of 10 individuals through his research area to locate and record data from previously captured and tagged Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes. Cale will be leading using radio telemetry, which is a technique that uses radio signals to track the movement and behavior of animals. It’s made up of three parts:

• Radio transmitter: Implanted into the animal, this part transmits radio signals
• Radio antenna: Picks up the radio signals
• Radio receiver: Transforms the radio signals into a beeping sound that gets louder as the receiver gets closer to the transmitter

While navigating through the research area we will likely see alternate native Arizona wildlife that can spark up discussion. Participants will be outfitted with leg gaiters and should be prepared to walk/ hike approximately 1-2 miles through dense vegetation.

If you have any questions call the Venom Manager at (602) 809-6567 or email at Venom@phoenixherp.com