ASI Training Courses

The African Snakebite Institute is the leading training provider of Snake Awareness, First aid for Snakebite and Venomous Snake Handling courses in Africa. We present both on-site corporate training in 19 African countries, as well as public courses at various venues throughout Southern Africa.

2025 Public Course Dates

May 2025

(For any public course queries, please email us on courses@asiorg.co.za or call us on +27 64 704 7229)

North West

10 May 2025 – Mafikeng – Snake Awareness, First Aid for Snakebite and Venomous Snake Handling – Click here to view full course info and booking form

10 May 2025 – Mafikeng – Kids’ Snake Awareness Session – Click here to view full course info and booking form

11 May 2025 – Mafikeng – Venomous Snake Handling Bootcamp – Click here to view full course info and booking form

Western Cape

17 May 2025 – Exotic Animal World – Snake Awareness, First Aid for Snakebite and Venomous Snake Handling – Click here to view full course info and booking form

18 May 2025 – Exotic Animal World – Venomous Snake Handling Bootcamp – Click here to view full course info and booking form

Free State

17 May 2025 – Bloemfontein – Snake Awareness, First Aid for Snakebite and Venomous Snake Handling – Click here to view full course info and booking form

18 May 2025 – Bloemfontein – Venomous Snake Handling Bootcamp – Click here to view full course info and booking form

Gauteng

24 May 2025 – Cradle Moon Lakeside Lodge – Snake Awareness, First Aid for Snakebite and Venomous Snake Handling – Click here to view full course info and booking form

24 May 2025 – Cradle Moon Lakeside Lodge – Kids’ Snake Awareness Session – Click here to view full course info and booking form

25 May 2025 – Cradle Moon Lakeside Lodge – Venomous Snake Handling Bootcamp – Click here to view full course info and booking form

June 2025

(For any public course queries, please email us on courses@asiorg.co.za or call us on +27 64 704 7229)

Western Cape

21 June 2025 – Exotic Animal World – Snake Awareness, First Aid for Snakebite and Venomous Snake Handling – Bookings for this course is not yet open

22 June 2025 – Exotic Animal World – Venomous Snake Handling Bootcamp – Bookings for this course is not yet open

Gauteng

28 June 2025 – Cradle Moon Lakeside Lodge – Snake Awareness, First Aid for Snakebite and Venomous Snake Handling – Bookings for this course is not yet open

28 June 2025 – Cradle Moon Lakeside Lodge – Kids’ Snake Awareness Session – Bookings for this course is not yet open

29 June 2025 – Cradle Moon Lakeside Lodge – Reptile Photography Course – Bookings for this course is not yet open

July 2025

(For any public course queries, please email us on courses@asiorg.co.za or call us on +27 64 704 7229)

Western Cape

19 July 2025 – Exotic Animal World – Snake Awareness, First Aid for Snakebite and Venomous Snake Handling – Bookings for this course is not yet open

20 July 2025 – Exotic Animal World – Venomous Snake Handling Bootcamp – Bookings for this course is not yet open

Limpopo

19 July 2025 – Hoedspruit – Snake Awareness, First Aid for Snakebite and Venomous Snake Handling – Bookings for this course is not yet open

20 July 2025 – Hoedspruit – Venomous Snake Handling Bootcamp – Bookings for this course is not yet open

Gauteng

26 July 2025 – Cradle Moon Lakeside Lodge – Snake Awareness, First Aid for Snakebite and Venomous Snake Handling – Bookings for this course is not yet open

26 July 2025 – Cradle Moon Lakeside Lodge – Kids’ Snake Awareness Session – Bookings for this course is not yet open

27 July 2025 – Cradle Moon Lakeside Lodge – Reptile Photography Course – Bookings for this course is not yet open

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Crispin Thompson
16:50 21 Jan 25

The ASI Snake Awareness, First Aid for Snakebite and Venomous Snake Handling course provided an ideal opportunity for me to expand my knowledge of Southern African snakes, scorpions and spiders. The information and instruction provided by Johan Marais and his team was very useful and the calm, friendly atmosphere made the experience even more enjoyable.

Antje Madden
17:19 20 Jan 25

I attended the Advanced Snake Handling course because I needed more confidence with how to handle a snake situation by myself. I was so impressed by Johan and the Trainers. The way the course was run was top class and I now have more confidence. I can highly recommend the course. Good luck for the future.Bernard Madden

Mariëtte Van Rooyen
10:26 20 Jan 25

I attended the had the greatest experience on 18 & 19 January 2025 with the ASI team!I attended both the "Snake Awareness, First aid for snakebite and Venomous Snake Handling", and the "WC- Venomous Snake Handling Bootcamp" courses.The team (Johan Marais, Tim, Quin and Megan) is professional, they assisted and supported each person under their individual circumstances (fear, doubt, hesitancy, eagerness) during both the courses.It was great to have a female instructor's (Megan) guidance and understanding during the course.Thank you ASI team!

Sorita Holtzhausen
01:36 22 Dec 24

(For the website) I found a scorpion in my house and this was the best identification and helpful information. PS it was Plain Pymy-thicktail, safely relocated it to the garden it came from.

Matthew Boshoff
12:21 11 Dec 24

All the instructors were really nice and helpful with any questions, they all made sure your safety was the number one priority. I recommend if you regularly encounter snakes or just love snakes to do the course.

Daniella Jones
09:10 25 Nov 24

Thank you to the ASI team, we completed the venomous snake handling course on Saturday. We thoroughly enjoyed the course. A special thanks to Johan, Shawn, Tim, Brian and Teacher - your team is absolutely incredible! We will definitely be partaking in the bootcamp training very soon!Thank you team!