Shanti Kriens of Creature Teachers introduced Valentino the tegu and other creatures to a full crowd during a presentation at The Dalles Public Library on August 2, 2022.
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Creature Teachers at The Dalles/Wasco County library
- By Flora Gibson
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Shanit Kriens, of Creature Teachers, introduces Valentino the tegu to a full crowd at The Dalles Public Library on August 2, 2022.
- Flora Gibson photo
Shanti Kriens, of Creature Teachers, describes the habits of Sanza, the Dumeril’s ground boa curled around her neck, to a full crowd at The Dalles Public Library on August 2, 2022.
- Flora Gibson photo
Weston Welk, left, cautiously observes Valentino the tegu and Sanza the Dumeril’s ground boa as they lounge on Shanti Kriens, of Creature Teachers, after a well-attended presentation at The Dalles Public Library on August 2, 2022.
- Flora Gibson photo
Weston Welk, left, cautiously observes Valentino the tegu and Sanza the Dumeril’s ground boa as they lounge on Shanti Kriens, of Creature Teachers, after a well-attended presentation at The Dalles Public Library on August 2, 2022.
- Flora Gibson photo
Lillian Van Cleave, left, pets Valentino the tegu as he lies in the arms of Shanit Kriens, of Creature Teachers, after a well-attended presentation at The Dalles Public Library on August 2, 2022.
- Flora Gibson photo
Creature Teacher Shanti Kriens displays the tiny length of the tail of Sanza, a Dumeril’s ground boa, during a well-attended presentation at The Dalles Public Library on August 2, 2022.
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Audience members reach out to carefully pet Sanza the Dumeril’s ground boa and Valentino the tegu, as they lounge on Creature Teacher Shanti Kriens after a well-attended presentation at The Dalles Public Library on August 2, 2022.
- Flora Gibson photo
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