Is the program just for children?
Library programs can serve mixed-age audiences. Tell Daryl who you expect, including parents and other adult visitors, so you can discuss the audience fit.
DFW & North Texas library programs
Live Reptile Shows for Libraries
Curiosity belongs in the library. So does a room full of laughter. Bring live reptiles, comedy, magic, and education to your next community program.
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Program pricing
School, Scout, and library shows are $495 per show, plus travel, for events within 200 miles one way of Lancaster, Texas.
Travel is $0.76 per round-trip mile from Lancaster, rounded to the nearest $5. Events farther away, and overnight bookings, are 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 program 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.
A summer reading program can make room for discovery beyond the page. Live reptiles give curious visitors something to observe and ask about, while comedy and magic make the event feel like an occasion. Tell Daryl about your program theme and the audience you expect when you discuss a booking.
The presentation explores reptiles, myths, respect, and the natural world. Those subjects can start conversations long after the show. If you want to connect the event to a reading theme or a topic your library is highlighting, discuss that connection in advance rather than assuming a particular format.
More than a summer calendar slot.
Libraries can consider Snake Encounters for winter break programs, special events, and fundraisers as well as summer reading. The reason for gathering may change, but the appeal of an engaging live show remains: children and adults share the same room, the same questions, and the same surprises.
Describe whether you expect primarily children, families, or a broader community audience. Let Daryl know how the event will be promoted and whether it is part of a larger celebration. Planning around the people attending gives the booking conversation more substance than simply picking a date.
Make the room work for the audience.
Include your library location, proposed date, estimated attendance, and available presentation space when you inquire. Explain how the audience will be seated, what sound equipment is available, and where the show fits in the day’s schedule. Discuss those arrangements with Daryl before confirming the event.
If attendance is difficult to predict, say so. If you have a mix of eager reptile fans and visitors who are nervous around snakes, mention that too. Agreeing on expectations, space, and participation gives staff a clearer picture of what they are booking and what to communicate to their community.
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?
Yes, summer reading is an occasion for library bookings. Share your theme and goals with Daryl to discuss how the reptile presentation fits your program.
How do we get a library quote?
Library programs within 200 miles one way of Lancaster are $495 per show, plus round-trip travel from Lancaster at $0.76 per mile, rounded to the nearest $5. Events beyond 200 miles one way from Lancaster, and overnight events, are 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.
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