BY KAREN BOSSICK

Snakes aren’t everybody’s cup of tea. But even those who quake at the thought of a snake may be intrigued by Dallin Kohler’s take on the cold-blooded reptilian creatures.

Kohler will present “Pyro: The Quest for a Beautifully Elusive Snake” at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, at Ketchum’s Community Library.

The presentation follows the herpetologist’s swashbuckling journey to find the elusive pyros, or Lampropeltis pyromelana, snakes. The Sonoran mountain kingsnake, also known as Arizona mountain kingsnake, can grow up to 36 inches in length, and they boast brilliant  reddish brown, black and white stripes.  

But they can be maddeningly difficult to find—hence, Kohler’s journey through sandstone canyons and even an unexpected stop at a local casino encountering a delightful array of creatures along the way.

Kohler, who grew up in Boise, holds a bachelor’s degree in Biodiversity and Conservation from Brigham Young University. He is currently chasing amphibians as a graduate student in China.

To see the presentation in person, visit https://thecommunitylibrary.libcal.com/event/13706449. Registration at that link is also required to receive the Vimeo link to watch online.

The program will also be recorded and available to watch later on the Library’s Event Archive.