African Snakebite Institute

Johan Marais, internationally known herpetologist and author of numerous books on Snakes and Reptiles in Southern Africa is now offering various exciting new African Snakebite Institute to reptile enthusiasts, corporate and industrial bodies including:

Training courses for reptile enthusiasts and persons in the wildlife industries including:

Snake Awareness
Reptile Awareness
Snake Handling
First Aid for Snake Bite & Emergency Procedures

Corporate Talks & Demonstrations

Environmental Impact Assessments:
Assessments on reptiles and amphibians for EIA reports, conducted throughout Africa.

Reptile Safaris into the more interesting parts of Southern Africa. The safaris are offered to keen naturalists and herpetologists. The safaris will be to view as many reptiles and amphibians in a given area with the emphasis on photography. No reptiles or amphibians will be removed from the wild. Johan Marais has done extensive field work in Southern Africa including Namibia. Such a safari can be quite rustic with a fair amount of camping or in luxury accommodation, depending on your requirements.


Accreditation:


Johan Marais is a FGASA (Field Guides Association of Southern Africa) approved service provider and accredited by ISZS (the International Society of Zoological Sciences). He also does snake awareness and snake handling courses for Travel Doctors and Inhemaco.

The Snake Awareness & Venomous Snake Handling course is also registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and registered health professionals earn CPD points. Successful candidates are awarded a certificate in Snake Awareness and Venomous Snake Handling. This course is also recognized by the Directorate of Nature Conservation, Gauteng for those applying for a problem snake removal permit. For more information you can also go to www.africansnakebiteinstitute.com.

Successful delegates will be awarded a certificate upon completion of the course.