This course covers all the venomous snakes as well as semi-venomous snakes in RSA. You will be taught how to identify them from other snakes, what venom they possess, their distribution, habitat and how to treat their bites. You will receive all the necessary course material on the day. You will be shown images of…
West African Bush Viper An attractive viper from tropical West Africa. This viper is a small and makes for an attractive display reptile. Feeds mainly on lizards in the wild and hatchlings can be problem feeders. This viper has a potent hemotoxic venom and bites from West African Bush Vipers have caused human deaths. Usumbara Bush…
Snake venom comes in different types. Different types of venom have different effects on humans. Cytotoxic Venom destroys tissue and causes pain, swelling and eats away at the flesh. Cytotoxic bites vary in potency according to the species of snake, size of the snake and the amount of venom injected. Snakes with cytotoxic venom include most…
See below for pictures and descriptions of snakes being handled by a professional snake handle. I will tell you about the snakes species being handled in this post as well as the tools being used. Please note that this is in not intended to encourage you to handle venomous snakes. THE SNAKE HANDLER IN THIS…
DISCLAIMER: THE WRHA DOES NOT ADVOCATE THE KEEPING AND HANDLING OF VENOMOUS SNAKES BY PERSONS YOUNGER THAN 18 YEARS OF AGE OR INEXPERIENCED SNAKE KEEPERS Correct Tools Used To Handle Venomous Snakes Snake hook used to lift a snake keeping your hands safe Snake Tongs used to grasp snakes and pick them up keeping your…