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Photograph caption dated June 10, 1961 reads, "It's International Reptile Exposition time at Devonshire Downs, 18000 Devonshire, Northridge, and attracted to reptile charm are cobra milkers, tots and beauty with a flair for snakes. William E. Haast, first photo, demonstrates how to make an Indian cobra give up its precious venom. One drop of the lethal liquid could kill a man, Haast explains, as he calmly sets about milking six drops from the reptile. But it's not close contact with reptiles for 8-month-old Robert E. Bailey Jr., 6636 Greenbush Ave., Van Nuys. Robert, with parental protection, center photo, and a Gila monster view each other with the help of glass plate between them. Beauty gets a squeeze from a Central American boa constrictor, last photo, as pretty Bonnie Brady, 20, show hostess for the exposition, coddles the pressure-killing reptile."; See images #00113397 through #00113399 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;19 x 25 cm. Photographic prints
International Reptile Exposition (Los Angeles, Calif.) Devonshire Downs (Los Angeles, Calif.) Traveling exhibitions--California--Los Angeles Captive snakes--California--Los Angeles Reptiles--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Northridge (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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