Anita McGee-Cross poses for a photo as she showcases multiple critters from the presentation by JB’s Rattles. (Photo submitted by Donna Pope)

Kloee Pope helps bring to life JB’s Rattles’ motto: “Nothing Beats a Smile with a Reptile.” (Photo submitted by Donna Pope)

Alaina Crowder interacts with a spider courtesy of John Barnes. (Photo submitted by Donna Pope)

John Barnes helps Kiki Taylor become better acquainted with one of the snakes he had on hand at the JB’s Rattles Reptile Show. (Photo submitted by Donna Pope)

Aubrey Juby braves a close encounter with a large spider as part of a presentation during the Blackwater Regional Library’s Summer Reading Program in Courtland. (Photo submitted by Donna Pope)

Presenting a python to those in attendance at the Blackwater Regional Library’s Summer Reading Program in Courtland is John Barnes, of JB’s Rattles. (Photo submitted by Donna Pope)

Teagan Gunn and Hillary White get to interact with a snake during the JB’s Rattles Reptile Show. (Photo submitted by Donna Pope)

Jennifer Juby smiles as a spider navigates her face, with John Barnes, of JB’s Rattles, looking on. (Photo submitted by Donna Pope)