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Why is there a snake in the Texas Capitol this week?

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The annual rite of passage crept into the grounds of the Texas State Capitol on Monday.

Sweetwater Jaycees are promoting the 65th Annual Rattlesnake Roundup at the Capitol this week.

This group brings poisonous reptiles into town as a way to promote what is said to be the world’s largest Rattlesnake Summaryoccurs in March.

  • Sweetwater Jaycees promotes the 65th Annual Rattlesnake Roundup and shares safety tips at the Texas State Capitol this week. (KXAN Photo/Ed Zavala)
  • Sweetwater Jaycees promotes the 65th Annual Rattlesnake Roundup and shares safety tips at the Texas State Capitol this week. (KXAN Photo/Ed Zavala)

The 65th annual event features cook-offs, dancing, and other events, but the highlight is the snake hunt.

Handler is sharing an important message about the safety of the Capitol this week.

The Rattlesnake Roundup takes place March 9-12 in Sweetwater, about 40 miles west of Abilene. For event schedule and ticket prices, Visit the Sweetwater Jaycees website.

https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/state-capitol-sees-slithery-visitors-this-week-heres-why/ Why is there a snake in the Texas Capitol this week?

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