Kaylee Dusang, Staff Writer
Hundreds confirmed up for the 54th annual Rattlesnake Roundup on the Oglesby Community Center on Feb. 24-25.
The occasion featured stay snake demonstrations and a present, a vendor truthful, stay leisure, video games, carriage rides, a petting zoo, meals vans, and extra.
World well-known snake handler Jackie Bibby, often known as “The Texas Snakeman,” was current as soon as once more to display his expertise when dealing with the venomous snakes. Bibby has spent over 50 years dealing with rattlesnakes and holds 5 world information. He was joined by different snake handlers who additionally took half within the daring demonstrations.
The first Rattlesnake Roundup occurred in 1970 when greater than 100 snakes have been captured by 22 events of snake hunters. This 12 months, snake hunter winners embrace Greg Key for catching the longest snake, Kris Kahler for the shortest snake, and Butch Heffelfinger for the biggest snake by weight.
The occasion was first created by the Oglesby Lion Club as a fundraiser for the group. The membership makes use of fundraisers to create proceeds that return to the group, the varsity, and to the Lions Club Eye Bank.
