Is the program just for children?
No. Children and adults share the laughs, surprises and real reptile education.
DFW & North Texas library programs
Library shows with live reptiles.
Curiosity belongs in the library. So does a room full of laughter. Daryl Sprout brings live reptile shows, comedy, magic, and education to summer reading programs and family events across DFW and North Texas.
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Program pricing
School, Scout, and library shows start at $495 per show, plus travel, for events within 200 miles one way of Lancaster, Texas.
Travel is $0.76 per mile from Lancaster, rounded to the nearest $5. Educational programs, meet-and-greets, and photo/video shoots beyond 200 miles from Lancaster are quoted individually. Overnight bookings are also quoted individually.
Planning more than one show?
Multiple shows on the same day share one travel charge. Discounted per-show rates are available for three or four shows. Tell Daryl about your plans for a custom quote.
Request a quoteA library performer with plenty to talk about.
Library events bring together people of different ages, interests, and comfort levels. Snake Encounters gives that audience a lively shared focus: real reptiles, real questions, and Daryl Sprout’s theatrical mix of entertainment and education. It is a show that invites the room to pay attention together.
Summer reading with a live spark.
Live reptiles bring discovery off the page. Comedy, magic and real animal encounters give curious visitors plenty to laugh about and even more to ask.
Have a reading theme? Tell Daryl the topic. Watch him run with the ball.
More than a summer calendar slot.
Summer reading, winter break, special celebrations and fundraisers: Snake Encounters brings children and adults together for the same surprises.
Room for the curious.
Especially nervous participants can simply hang back, no one will insist they approach. But watch Daryl and his animals work their magic.
Comedy, magic, and real reptile education.
Daryl brings more than three decades of experience to the room. Meet the performer behind the show.
Meet Daryl →Frequently asked questions
Can we connect the show to summer reading?
Absolutely. Tell Daryl the theme. Watch him run with the ball.
How do we get a library quote?
Library programs within 200 miles one way of Lancaster start at $495 per show, plus travel from Lancaster at $0.76 per mile, rounded to the nearest $5. Educational programs, meet-and-greets, and photo/video shoots beyond 200 miles from Lancaster are quoted individually. Overnight bookings are also quoted individually. Send your date, location, and audience details for a quote. Ask about discounted per-show rates for three or four shows on the same day.
Let’s plan your library event.
Start with your date, location, and audience.