Shadowland Serpentry

08/22/2026

Atkinson Heritage days was a blast! Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hi to our animals.

Thanks Danielle Abraham and Alyiah Bruno for lending extra sets of hands to make sure everyone gets a chance to interact with the reptiles.

08/17/2026

After a couple of years, our Amazon Milk Frogs finally decided to breed! These little ones came out of the water just a couple of weeks ago, with a bunch of tadpoles still developing.

Amazon Milk Frogs can be difficult to breed, and getting tadpoles through metamorphosis is only part of the challenge. The babies are still very sensitive and fragile for their first few months, and losses can happen even when everything seems to be going right. Unfortunately, some are sold while they're still in this especially vulnerable stage, and new owners may lose them shortly after bringing them home. That's actually what happened with the first group of Milk Frogs we bought.

I've lost quite a few tadpoles and a couple of babies already, and that's easily been the hardest part. It may mean this ends up being my first and only time raising Amazon Milk Frog babies.
But for now, I'm really proud of how far these tiny frogs have made it, and I'm excited to watch them grow and hopefully become the big, chunky Milk Frogs they're meant to be. 💚

08/05/2026

We're excited to be at the Atkinson Heritage Days on August 22 from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM! Stop by to meet our reptile ambassadors, hold a snake or lizard, and learn more about these incredible animals. We hope to see you there!

🐍🐢 NEW THIS YEAR: SHADOWLAND SERPENTRY! 🐢🐍

Get ready for an exciting new addition to the Atkinson Heritage Days lineup! We are bringing live reptiles to Veterans’ Park for a wild, educational experience the whole family will love.

Join us on Saturday, August 22nd from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm to see incredible snakes, tortoises, and more up close. Whether you have future herpetologists in the family or just want to see these amazing creatures live, it’s an absolute must-visit spot during Saturday’s festivities.

Bring the kids down to Veterans' Park during Atkinson Heritage Days and get ready for some fun! 🌿✨

07/17/2026

We had a great time at Edwards River Public Library today. We loved to see how excited the kids were about our animals and how much they already knew about reptiles!

07/16/2026

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07/16/2026

We had a great time at Rock Island Public Library. The kids actually knew a lot about reptiles and were able to answer a lot of our questions, which is always amazing to see!

07/08/2026

Can't wait to visit the Rock Island Public Library again! Last year was a blast.

06/29/2026

Join us on Friday, July 17 at 10:30 AM for an exciting and interactive reptile experience presented by Shadowland Serpentry!

Explore the wonders of these often misunderstood creatures! This engaging program introduces participants to the fascinating world of reptiles through live animal encounters. Discover their unique adaptations, behaviors, and important ecological roles in our environment.

Call 309-582-2032 to register.

06/26/2026

TOMORROW! 2 pm!

06/15/2026

Looking forward to bringing our animals to the Geneseo Public Library District! ❤️

Shadowland Serpentry is coming to the library on JUNE 27 at 2 pm