Emily Taylor, author of the new book published by Heyday, California Snakes and How to Find Them, delivers a talk “The Secret Lives of Snakes” at Dargan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in Santa Barbara.

In-person event. 18 E. Ortega St., Santa Barbara, CA.

No tickets or reservations required, but be sure to get to Dargan’s at least an hour early to secure a seat and order your favorite food and drink. Co-sponsored by HUB International.

Emily Taylor is a professor of biological sciences at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, where she conducts research on the physiology, ecology, and conservation biology of lizards and snakes. A staunch advocate for improving the public image of snakes, especially rattlesnakes, Dr. Taylor is founder of the community science initiative Project RattleCam (rattlecam.org), where members of the public help her and other scientists learn about rattlesnakes by analyzing photos and livestream footage from snake dens. She is owner of Central Coast Snake Services (centralcoastsnakeservices.com), which helps people and snakes in California coexist safely and peacefully. She lives in Atascadero with her husband, Steve, and their menagerie of rescue animals, including Pax the dog, Baby the boa constrictor, Aperol Spritz the bearded dragon, and rattlesnakes Buzz and Snakeholio. Follow her on X @snakeymama.