Arizona – Sonora Desert Museum: Venomous Creatures of the Sonoran Desert

The Sonoran Desert is home to a wide variety of venomous reptiles and arthropods and myths about them abound, yet only a handful are capable of producing medically significant injuries in people. Spend the afternoon learning which creatures are truly dangerous, how to identify them, avoid their bites and stings, and provide appropriate first aid. The class will discuss common myths and answer your questions about these interesting animals while providing the opportunity to view some of them up close. Learn about the few Sonoran Desert creatures that are venomous enough to be truly dangerous to people. Bust some common myths while learning how to identify medically significant species, avoid their bites and stings, and provide appropriate first aid.