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ASI Newsletter – April 2024

The Importance of Reptiles

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Kunene Coral Snake (Aspidelaps lubricus cowlesi) f

Kunene Coral Snake (Aspidelaps lubricus cowlesi) from northern Namibia. Venomous.

There are a lot of stories and myths about snakes.

There are a lot of stories and myths about snakes. It seems that because these animals are often poorly understood people frequently believe they are malicious, looking for people to bite.

The truth is that snakes are nervous animals and attempt to escape and flee given the opportunity. They will defend themselves if attacked and often attempt to intimidate and frighten off attackers and may appear aggressive until the attacker leaves them alone.

Read more about snake myths here: https://www.africansnakebiteinstitute.com/articles/top-20-myths-about-snakes/

Boulenger's Garter Snake (Elapsoidea boulengeri) f

Boulenger's Garter Snake (Elapsoidea boulengeri) from Hoedspruit, Limpopo. Venomous.

Training game rangers today, at a lodge in the Nor

Training game rangers today, at a lodge in the North West. Delegates are taught how to use the correct snake handling equipment for each species and are taught the safest protocols for catching and releasing venomous snakes.

The snake in the photo is a Snouted Cobra (Naja annulifera)

Black Spitting Cobra (Naja nigricincta woodi) from

Black Spitting Cobra (Naja nigricincta woodi) from Namaqualand. Highly venomous but bites are virtually unheard of.

Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) from KwaZulu-N

Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) from KwaZulu-Natal. Highly venomous.

Last chance to book for our level 1 Gauteng course

Last chance to book for our level 1 Gauteng course this weekend!

Join us for Africa's most popular snake course and learn all about snake awareness, identification, behaviour, biology, myths and superstitions, first aid for snakebite (scorpion sting and spider bite are covered too) and how to safely catch and release venomous snakes.

Booking is essential and can be done online here: https://bit.ly/3Yi4Kps or email us on courses@asiorg.co.za for details.

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Ready to level up your snake handling skills? Join

Ready to level up your snake handling skills?
Join us on our level 2 course and learn how to tail venomous snakes and gain experience with practice multiple real life removal scenarios - all under expert guidance.

Booking is essential and can be done online here: https://bit.ly/46f9w96 or Email Michelle on courses@asiorg.co.za for details.

#snakecourse #snakes #africansnakebiteinstitute #snakehandling #venomoussnakehandling

Juvenile Green Mamba (Dendroaspis angusticeps) fro

Juvenile Green Mamba (Dendroaspis angusticeps) from near Durban, KAZN. Note the golden brown eye - it fades to dark brown with age. Highly venomous.

Puff Adders (Bitis arietans) are well-known for th

Puff Adders (Bitis arietans) are well-known for their excellent camouflage. Generally they avoid predators and humans by staying concealed in thick vegetation.

#snakes #puffadder #bitis #reptiles #africansnakebiteinstitute #wildlife #animalsofinsta #snakesofinsta #snakesofig

Zebra Cobra (Naja nigricincta nigricincta) from so

Zebra Cobra (Naja nigricincta nigricincta) from southern Angola. Highly venomous.

Herald Snake (Crotaphopeltis hotamboeia) drawn bac

Herald Snake (Crotaphopeltis hotamboeia) drawn back into a defensive pose, ready to strike. Mildly venomous.

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