Customer Reviews for Tmw Media Group Tell Me How Career Series: Herpetologist DVD

The Tell Me How Series explores a large number of career opportunities for young people and features real people doing real jobs. Fast paced and highly informative, this series answers the age old question, "What do I do when I grow up?"

In this episode, Herpetologist Charlie Mann helps host Melody Young understand the world of snakes and get over her fear of the slimy creatures. Subjects Covered Include: What is a herpetologist? Are all snakes poisonous? What is the difference between poison and venom? What is anti-venom? What is the most dangerous snake in the world? Why do does a cobra spit? How do you tell the difference between venomous and non-venomous snakes? What is an amphibian? Can snakes swim? What do snakes eat? Can snakes make a good pet? Grades 4-8. 13 minutes on DVD.