Explore the fascinating and often misunderstood world of West 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 West 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
- 36 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- Introduction2
- Highly Venomous Snakes7
- Venomous Snakes5
- Mildly Venomous Snakes5
- Non-Venomous Snakes3
- Harmless Snakes13
- Fangs & Venom4
- First Aid3
- Snake Encounters & Myths3
