As an introduction to their unit on the Rain Forest, Yavneh’s third grade children were regaled by Erin Mellini from Snakes-n-Scales, who brought several reptilian visitors. The children learned about the ways they eat, protect themselves and spend their time. They were able to get up close to a Rainbow Boa, Chinese Water Dragon, Red Foot Tortoise, Mata Mata Turtle, Asian Water Monitor and a Burmese Python, and even touch the Burmese Python at the end of the program.