Did you know three scaly staff members serve as animal ambassadors at Open Space in Sycamore Grove Park?

Some of you may have met them before! Their names are Wiggles, Linguini, and Bandit (or Bandito)!  Read all about them below, then vote for your favorite LARPD Animal Ambassador! 

"I am an ol’ snake that is passionate about shedding, eating, laying eggs, and resting. I love my rocky hide and all of the decorations in my room (enclosure). I work long hours every day (mostly resting and sleeping). Sometimes I have office work to do and ranger programs to attend. I scare easily, and that makes me release a stinky and putrid smell (musk). The rangers take me outside for walks/slithers, exercise and physical therapy, and sunbathing time."

"Lounging in my office under my log is my favorite thing to do. I love to form my body into cinnamon roll and pretzel shapes. I will always express myself to the ranger staff. Some call me scary, but I’m just a snake that stands on business. Sometimes I go on ranger programs, and sometimes I hiss and rattle my tail at them. I also love eating. The ranger staff is trying to get me to exercise, bleh."

"I am the youngest snake ambassador, and I am still learning the ropes of the job. Linguini is the cranky one, and Wiggles is the calm one. I have heard the bosses talk about how active and fast I am, and that makes me really proud of myself. Ranger Danny is my favorite because he calls me his ‘homie.’ I also have scales on my forehead that are very shiny and colorfully iridescent. I hope my sparkle never goes away!"