Snakes, snakes and more snakes in Lewiston

SUN JOURNAL • August 28, 2022

It would be safe to say there were thousands of snakes Sunday at the Ramada Hotel & Conference Center in Lewiston. And lizards and geckos and frogs and lots of people. Do not worry. The reptiles were in cages — mostly — and the ones that were not were part of the organizers’ larger goal of removing the stigma associated with the cold-blooded animals. All the reptiles on display and for sale Sunday were captive bred and part of an ever-popular portion of the pet world. Andrew Desjardins, one of the event organizers, said the 22nd annual Maine Reptile Expo was one of the most heavily attended in recent memory.