Snake Day 2026

Snake Day is a great time to see native snakes up-close while learning more about them. You will have a chance to meet live snakes exhibited throughout the museum and to ask questions about them. 

Meet 26 Native Mississippi Snake Species!

This year’s event will also include additional programming highlighting invasive snake species, along with fieldwork photography from museum scientists showcasing Mississippi’s native snakes. Medical care exhibitors will also be on site to share guidance on first aid for snake bites in both humans and pets.

This event is included with MMNS Foundation membership or admission.

Featured Lecture: “Being Snakewise in Mississippi”

Jack Christie, MMNS Herpetologist, will be the featured lecturer for Snake Day 2026. His presentation, Being Snakewise in Mississippi, is an informative and engaging look at living safely and confidently alongside the snakes that share our state. 

The talk explores how understanding snake behavior can help us make safer decisions, prevent conflicts, and better appreciate the important role snakes play in their ecosystems. Attendees will also learn practical safety tips for outdoor activities and around the home, helping replace fear and misinformation with knowledge and confidence..

Lectures will be held at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Rotwein Theatre.

Jackson Hinds Library System Bookmobile

Don't miss Jackson's newest mobile library! The Jackson-Hinds Library System Bookmobile will be on site with snake-themed books and reading materials for curious minds of all ages.

Food Trucks: 

Cook'd Jxn

Kona Ice