Reptiles From Around the World Visit New Paltz

Nov 13, 2017

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The SUNY New Paltz Biology Club was given an experience they will never forget. Reptiles from around the world were brought in by Tom Perpetua, a fourth-year journalism major at New Paltz, for an educational and hands-on experience. The animals were provided by Mark Perpetua’s Reptile Encounters, his father’s business that promotes education and conservation of reptiles. For more information, visit their Facebook page: Mark Perpetua’s Reptile Encounters

Photos by Megan Mirabito. Edited by David Tregaskis, Nicolette Sblano and Gabbie Albrecht.

The bearded dragon is a popular pet reptile.
The crowd looks on with amazement at the size of the turtle.
Alligator snapping turtle showing off its name.
Kermit, the American alligator is one of 6 alligators used for educational programs. They are always a crowd pleaser.
Kermit smiles for the camera.
Perpetua shows off a black rat snake, a local species, along with its cousin the corn snake.
The corn snake gets its name from the pattern on its stomach resembling indian corn.
A 7 foot red tail boa entangles Perpetua’s arm.
The audience was excited to hold the boa.
Perpetua and the reptiles in the bio club room on campus.