Reptile talk set Saturday at Russell Cave National Monument

Russell Cave National Monument: This small but important unit of the National Park System was one of the first major Paleo and Archaic period Native American sites to be excavated by archaeologists. Russell Cave National Monument: This small but important unit of the National Park System was one of the first major Paleo and Archaic period Native American sites to be excavated by archaeologists.

By Staff Report May 22, 2019 1 min read

Russell Cave National Monument: This small but important unit of the National Park System was one of the first major Paleo and Archaic period Native American sites to be excavated by archaeologists.

Learn about reptiles Saturday at Russell Cave National Monument in Bridgeport, Alabama, where the Yarbrough’s Educational Reptile show will feature slithering and crawling creatures and include discussions on how to recognize and identify differences in dangerous and not-so-dangerous species.

“If you’re brave enough, you may even get the chance to touch one of the many safe slithery sliders,” organizers said in a news release.

Becky Turner will present a “fun-filled experience about reptiles at 2 p.m. CDT,” officials said. The program is free.

For more information, acting park superintendent Wade Lewis suggest checking for updates on Facebook at “RussellCaveNPS” or calling 256-495-2672.