Lewis County Herald - Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898

Lewis County Public Library and Archives met with Shawna from Animalogy for a fun program with live animals. Attendees met a uromastyx lizard from Asia and learned how it pretends to be poisonous, but is really harmless. Next a Gila monster made an appearance, and Shawna shared how, while they are venomous, the venom is actually beneficial for diabetes treatment. The Puebloan milk snake worried a few of the older attendees in the crowd until they found out it is a type of king snake that eats other snakes like cottonmouths and copperheads! Cries of "Mrs. Simone!!!!" rang out when Stephanie, the Columbian red-tailed boa, gently gave her a hug. After Stephanie was safely tucked away, Laverne and Shirley, the black-tailed prairie dogs, taught everyone the importance of keystone species. Throughout the program, the last animal guest shouted cries of "uh-oh!" and "hello!" Rainbow the yellow-naped Amazon parrot chatted with the audience and showcased his best evil laugh.

The library's next family event is I. C. Hope, a visit from the duck mascot who says "Don't Duck Mental Health." This program will be held at the library on Friday, July 15th at 10 a.m.

To find out more about Summer Reading events visit lewislibrary.readsquared.com, or contact the Lewis County Public Library and Archives at 931-796-5365.