Herps Exotic Reptile & Pet Show

The largest reptile and exotic pet show in Louisiana slithers into the Lamar Dixon Expo Center this weekend, promising thousands of reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates to meet, greet, and, perhaps, to take home with you. If you're not sure, this show also incorporates a large educational section, at which attendees can come nose-to-(insert relevant appendage here) with representatives of various distantly related branches of the animal kingdom. 10 am–5 pm Saturday, 10 am–4 pm Sunday. Day pass: $10 for adults, $5 for children ages five to twelve; and free for children four and younger. 2-day pass: $15 for adults, $8 for children ages five to twelve, and free for children four and younger. herpshow.net.