Venomous Snake Handling

Handling venomous snakes is a specialized skill that comes with its own risks. An increasing number of people in Europe are keeping venomous snakes as pets, often without any practical experience. Emergency services, veterinarians, animal caretakers, and biologists are also encountering venomous animals more frequently in their work, despite receiving limited training on this subject.


Mastering the handling of venomous snakes requires practice, repetition, and finesse. A single mistake can have severe consequences! Moreover, being able to handle a venomous animal is just the beginning. Understanding how venom works, which precautions to take during handling, and how to respond correctly to potential emergencies are equally crucial.


We offer a two-day training course on handling venomous snakes. During the course, participants are gradually introduced to working with venomous animals and taught various handling techniques. This course is suitable for emergency services, veterinarians, animal caretakers, biologists, and hobbyists who wish to expand their knowledge of toxinology and working with venomous animals.


This introductory course covers all essential basics of safely working with potentially dangerous snakes and allows participants to gain hands-on experience with venomous snakes under the guidance of experts.

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Attention:

During this course, you will come into contact with dangerous animals.


Participation is entirely at your own risk.and only possible from the age of 18!


Content

- Biology of venomous reptiles


- Toxinology


- The venomous snake groups


- Snakebite, first aid & antivenom


- Materials & techniques


- Practical: Handling venomous snakes

LIVE COURSE

14/06/2025 - 15/06/2025

10:00 - 17:00

Teachers:

Bryan Minne - biologist, herpetologist, certified animal care taker


This course is conducted in English. If there are no participants who speak a different language,the course will be held in Dutch.

Including:

- 2 full days course (14 hours)

- Certificate

- Course materials

- Lunch


Location:
Hotel Den Briel

Abraham Voortmanstraat 2, Gent

ATTENTION:

- During this course, you will come into contact with dangerous animals

- Participation is entirely at your own risk and is possible from the age of 18

- This course complies with Flemish regulations

- Dress code: long trousers and closed shoes (NO shorts, sandals,...)