PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZRiver Crossing YMCA’s curious campers raise their hands with many questions during an educational reptile program provided by Peter Rushton of P.T. Reptiles, held July 29 at Gockley Elementary School, 2932 Zephyr Blvd., Whitehall.

Campers participate in physical activities to get in their exercise.

A YMCA camper builds her confidence to pet the nonhazardous snake named Jack the Milk.

Campers assists the program presenter by holding an albino Burmese python. At 10 feet long, this 3-year-old snake is one of the largest species of snakes. It is capable of weighing up to 450 pounds.

Rushton presents two other snakes with the help of a YMCA camper.

Campers are quizzed on comparisons between tortoises. The audience was surprised to learn the smallest is the oldest.

Don’t try this at home! Chompa the alligator shows a little love to a campus with a kiss.