Explore the fascinating and often misunderstood world of East Africa’s snakes in this comprehensive online course. Designed for wildlife enthusiasts, guides, field researchers, and anyone living, working or traveling in the region. You’ll learn to identify key species—both venomous and non-venomous.
What You’ll Learn:
Identification of major snake species found in East Africa
Classification of fangs (e.g., back-fanged, front-fanged) and venom types (neurotoxic, cytotoxic, hemotoxic)
The role of snakes in ecosystems and cultural beliefs
Snakebite prevention and first aid procedures
Common myths
Curriculum
- 9 Sections
- 42 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- Introduction2
- Highly Venomous SnakesThese are snakes that have killed humans before. A bite from these snakes should be treated as a medical emergency and the victim should be treated in a hospital or clinic. Antivenom may be required.7
- Venomous SnakesA selection of snakes that can deliver a painful bite. These bites are generally not life-threatening but may still require medical attention. Swelling and tissue damage is common in these bites and sometimes surgeries are required.6
- Mildly Venomous SnakesBites from these snakes sometimes cause mild symptoms like light swelling and redness of the area – similar or less than a bee sting. These bites are not dangerous and probably don’t need medical attention. It is advised that the bites should be washed and cleaned thoroughly to avoid infections.10
- Non-Venomous Snakes3
- Harmless Snakes13
- Fangs & Venom4
- First Aid3
- Snake Encounters & Myths3
