Visit us at Sanderson Snake Days in Sanderson, Texas June 7 - 9, 2013.  Be sure to enter the SWCHR sponsored Snake Days Photo Contest (Click Here). Drop by and mingle with the SWCHR crew at our 'Rendezvous - Texas', a casual 'meet and greet' gathering featuring free food and drink at the courtyard of the Desert Air Motel in Sanderson between 10:30 AM and 3 PM on Friday, June 7th before Snake Days officially kicks off. Bring your own lawn chair and favorite herping stories. All herpers welcome.

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