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Venomous Snake Training

1.This survey is to gauge the level of interest in providing a PARC-sponsored venomous snake safety and handling class. This training would be available to all interested parties.  

Material covered would include:
  • How and when it is appropriate to move a snake
  • Snakes of the local area/region
    • Venomous species
    • Confusing non-venomous species
    • Rare species
  • Snake ecology, physiology and behavior
    • Activity periods
    • Thermoregulation
    • Habitat
  • The science on snake relocation thus far
  • General safety and first aid
    • Venom vs. poison
    • Properties of different types of venom
    • Snake-bite facts
    • Proper first aid
  • Live snake practice!!
    • Tools, techniques, and manipulation
    • 1-hook technique
    • 2-hook technique
    • 1-hook-and-tongs technique
    • Containment and labeling

  • Who would provide the training? Adaptation Environmental, an environmental consulting group in Denver, Colorado. 
  • What? 10-12 participants per 8-hour training (part indoors and part outdoors); several sessions can run simultaneously
  • When? March 2, 3, and/or 4 - depending on the preferences and number of interested parties. These dates were chosen due to their proximity to the North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference, which will be in Denver, Colorado. PARC's Joint National Steering Committee and many PARC partners attend this meeting every year. 
  • Where? Specific location TBD, but in or near Denver, Colorado
  • Why? We want people to feel comfortable moving snakes safely, so that there is no injury to the person or the snake.
  • How much? $300 per person
  • What does "PARC-sponsored" mean? The material was reviewed and promotes the mission of PARC. This specific training would promote the conservation of snakes, educate participants about snake biology, and facilitate snake conservation by minimizing negative human-snake interactions.
If you would be interested in such a training, please check all boxes that apply.
2.If you have any additional comments, please add here.
3.Do you anticipate attending the North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference?
4.Do you plan to attend the National PARC meeting?
5.Do you live in the Denver area?
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