Save The Snakes - Level 1 Venomous Course - Mather, CA

**This course is hosted by Save The Snakes. Please contact Michael Starkey for questions about the course at starkey@savethesnakes.org.**

If you are a land manager, environmental consultant, first responder, zoo professional, herpetology enthusiast, photographer, or private citizen looking to learn how to safely handle and relocate venomous reptiles, this course is for you! This course is two days and is taught on-site at various locations across the southeast. We have hosted our course at military installations, nature centers, and conservation facilities. Some general information about the course:

• Hands on individual training, guided by one of our professional instructors.

• Handling methods for non-venomous and venomous snakes.

• Learn about the life history, toxinology, and ecology of native venomous reptiles.

• Emergency field care for envenomation