Can families attend alongside Scouts?
Describe your audience when you inquire, including siblings, parents, and leaders. Daryl presents to mixed-age audiences, and the makeup of your group is useful planning information.
DFW & North Texas Scout programs
Live Reptile Shows for Scouting
Big questions. Brave curiosity. A very memorable guest. Bring Daryl’s live reptiles, comedy, and education to your next Scout gathering.
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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 quoteOne brave question leads to another.
Scouting is full of opportunities to explore the natural world. Snake Encounters brings that world into the room, with live reptiles and a presenter who knows how to turn curiosity into a conversation. Your gathering gets a shared experience that gives Scouts plenty to notice, ask about, and discuss afterward.
An encounter worth talking about.
Daryl’s mix of comedy, magic, and reptile education helps a group lean in. Scouts can explore common snake myths, respect for animals, and the difference between an unfamiliar creature and the stories people tell about it. The show makes room for curiosity alongside the laughter.
The Cub Scout pictured here captures that sense of wonder: a real encounter, an intent young audience member, and a moment that is much more personal than looking at a picture in a book. Every group has its own mix of enthusiasm and nerves. Tell Daryl about yours when you plan the event.
Blue and Gold, recruitment, and campouts.
Consider Snake Encounters for a Blue and Gold banquet, recruitment meeting, or campout gathering. A banquet brings families together; a recruitment event introduces new people to the group; a campout puts nature at the center of the occasion. Explain your plans so the presentation can be discussed in that context.
Share whether the audience will be Scouts alone or a mix of Scouts, siblings, parents, and leaders. Let Daryl know if the show is the main event or part of a larger schedule. Clear information about the gathering helps everyone agree on the experience before the day arrives.
Give your leaders a clear plan.
When you inquire, include the location, date, estimated attendance, ages, and whether the presentation space is indoors or outdoors. Mention the timetable, available sound equipment, and any concerns about the setting. Discuss the practical arrangements with Daryl before confirming the booking.
If you hope to connect the experience with something your group is learning, say so. A reptile show can open a conversation about animals and the natural world, but badge or advancement requirements should be reviewed by your own leadership. Book the encounter for the experience it offers, with any formal requirements discussed separately.
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
Does the show award a badge?
No badge or advancement credit is promised here. Your Scout leaders should assess any requirements and discuss the educational connection with Daryl before booking.
Can we book for a campout?
Campouts are among the Scout occasions to discuss. Share the location and presentation setting so Daryl can review the arrangements and suitability with you.
Let’s plan your Scout event.
Start with your date, location, and audience.