Holiday reptile school is in

"We still know nothing about Tasmanian snakes."

According to resident snake expert at the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Ian Norton, Tasmanian snakes still hold many mysteries.

There is a sense however that the department of herpetology research officer differs in his opinion about snakes than the public.

He speaks of the creatures with respect as he handles an aggravated tiger snake with seeming effortless ease.

He knows the danger but his curiosity with the enigmatic reptiles has led him to a life of research.

Mr Norton has teamed up with Sarah Tassel, a summer ranger with the Parks and Wildlife Service, and together they plan to educate Launceston about snakes as part of the Summer Ranger programme.

"We want to get people to appreciate what is around their city, it's fun but also meant to be educational," Ms Tassel said.

Snakes Alive! will run on January 2, 16 and 30 at 10am and is free to people of all ages.

The programme will include information about what to do in a snake encounter, first aid as well as information about the snakes themselves, their life cycle and methods of hunting prey.

"It's really a mixed bag of what to do and how to relate to snakes," Mr Norton said.

Those who attend Snakes Alive! will see live copperhead and tiger snakes and will be able to get up close and personal with a python.

The Parks and Wildlife Service will be running other activities from January 1 to February 7.

For more information phone the Tamar Island Wetlands Centre on 6327 3964.