DU QUOIN — Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Jeremy Schumacher spends his days teaching people of all ages about reptiles and amphibians. Through his programs, he hopes to change minds that view snakes as dangerous pests.

His passion for snakes started early — in first grade. In reading every book he could find about dinosaurs, he learned about other interesting animals that evolved from them, including reptiles and amphibians.

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