KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Reptiles are headed to Knoxville over the weekend for a traveling event that showcases all their scales, claws and tails — Repticon.
It will be on July 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and July 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Chilhowee Park and Exhibition Center. Several groups will showcase different animals and reptile care accessories during the event. People will be able to find axolotls, lizards, turtles and plenty of snakes to take home as pets.
More importantly, they will also find experts who can show attendees the best ways to care for their new scaled friends.
Tickets range between $10 and $15 for adults and are $6 for children. Anyone under four years old can get in for free. Organizers said first responders, teachers and service members can get into the show for free.
