Anatomy Up Close: The High Desert Herpetology Society Announces Educational Necropsy Session
Schedule
Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 pm
Location
850 E Williams St, Barstow, CA 92311 | Barstow, CA
Anatomy Up Close: The High Desert Herpetology Society Announces Educational Necropsy SessionThe High Desert Herpetology Society (HDHS) invites the public and the local reptile commuAnatomy Up Close: The High Desert Herpetology Society Announces Educational Necropsy Session
The High Desert Herpetology Society (HDHS) invites the public and the local reptile community to attend an educational session focused on advanced snake husbandry and internal anatomy. This upcoming meeting will feature a necropsy—a post-mortem examination—of an adult Ball Python (Python regius). This detailed investigation is structured to systematically determine the cause of death for the specimen while simultaneously providing attendees with an unparalleled view into the complex physiology of these popular constrictors.
The session will commence with a practical demonstration: the proper, safe method for probing a snake to determine its sex. HDHS members will illustrate this technique, offering vital knowledge for responsible reptile keepers and breeders. Following this, the focus will shift to the main event. Attendees will observe the anatomy of the snake up close and in person, gaining intimate knowledge of the skeletal structure, the unique respiratory system, and the specialized digestive tract. The necropsy provides a rare and valuable opportunity to connect external care practices with internal biological function, demonstrate how proper environment and nutrition affect the internal mechanics of the animal.
We encourage all interested individuals, whether seasoned enthusiasts or curious newcomers, to join us for this unique educational event. Expand your knowledge base and gain a profound understanding of how your snake functions from the inside out. This informative session will be held at 850 E Williams St, Barstow, CA 92311 @ 6:30 PM.nity to attend an educational session focused on advanced snake husbandry and internal anatomy. This upcoming meeting will feature a necropsy—a post-mortem examination—of an adult Ball Python (Python regius). This detailed investigation is structured to systematically determine the cause of death for the specimen while simultaneously providing attendees with an unparalleled view into the complex physiology of these popular constrictors.
The session will commence with a practical demonstration: the proper, safe method for probing a snake to determine its sex. HDHS members will illustrate this technique, offering vital knowledge for responsible reptile keepers and breeders. Following this, the focus will shift to the main event. Attendees will observe the anatomy of the snake up close and in person, gaining intimate knowledge of the skeletal structure, the unique respiratory system, and the specialized digestive tract. The necropsy provides a rare and valuable opportunity to connect external care practices with internal biological function, demonstrate how proper environment and nutrition affect the internal mechanics of the animal.
We encourage all interested individuals, whether seasoned enthusiasts or curious newcomers, to join us for this unique educational event. Expand your knowledge base and gain a profound understanding of how your snake functions from the inside out. This informative session will be held at 850 E Williams St, Barstow, CA 92311 @ 6:30 PM.
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