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It’s Fact Friday! 🐍 While we share factual inform

It’s Fact Friday! 🐍

While we share factual information throughout the week, today we’re continuing with our new ASI Snake Facts series.

Follow along as we uncover the truth, bust common myths, and challenge some of the ingrained misconceptions and inaccuracies surrounding snakes.

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Video of an Eastern Vine Snake (Thelotornis mossam

Video of an Eastern Vine Snake (Thelotornis mossambicus) eating a Flat-headed Tropical House Gecko at Vista Do Deus in Imhambane, Mozambique. Video by Thalita Lutz.

Training in Sasolburg today with delegates from th

Training in Sasolburg today with delegates from the agricultural sector, focusing on snake awareness, identification, and safety.

The snake pictured is a Rinkhals (Hemachatus haemachatus), a highly defensive venomous snake found in parts of southern Africa. Understanding how to identify and safely respond to snakes is an important part of working safely in agricultural environments, where encounters are more likely.

A valuable day of learning, sharing knowledge, and promoting safer practices in the agricultural sector.

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A young Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) from H

A young Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) from Hoedspruit, Limpopo. In southern Africa, Black Mambas typically hatch around February and measure between 40–60 cm at birth. Like all venomous snakes, they are highly venomous from the moment they hatch, although their venom yield is far lower than that of an adult.

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We are back in Kimberley with another public sessi

We are back in Kimberley with another public session. Snake Awareness and Venomous Snake Handling training. For course details please Email Michelle on courses@asiorg.co.za.

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It’s Fact Friday! 🐍 While we share factual inform

It’s Fact Friday! 🐍

While we share factual information throughout the week, today we’re launching our new ASI Snake Facts series.

Follow along as we uncover the truth, bust common myths, and challenge some of the ingrained misconceptions and inaccuracies surrounding snakes.

#snakeawareness #snakeeducation #africansnakebiteinstitute #snakerepellent

A large banded Snouted Cobra (Naja annulifera). Ba

A large banded Snouted Cobra (Naja annulifera). Banded individuals are not that common and most of them are males.
This snake use to be called the Egyptian Cobra as it was a subspecies of the Egyptian Cobra (Naja haje annulifera) but was elevated to full species by Don Broadley in 1995 and the common name was changed to Snouted Cobra.
It is one of the largest cobras in Southern Africa, reaching a length of around 2,5 m. Though highly venomous it seldom accounts for bites on humans, but is often removed from fowl runs.

Over 70,000 copies sold of the Struik edition of C

Over 70,000 copies sold of the Struik edition of Complete Guide to Snakes of Southern Africa! The introductory chapters cover snake biology and behaviour, classification, first aid for snakebite, the medical treatment of snakebite and snakes in captivity followed by species accounts for over 170 snake species and subspecies in Southern Africa.

Each species account includes an updated distribution map, several photographs, head line drawings and sections on colour, behaviour, enemies, diet, reproduction, venom, first aid and the medical treatment of bites.

Available from leading booksellers or www.africansnakebiteinstitute.com.

Fangs of a Twig or Vine Snake (Thelotornis capensi

Fangs of a Twig or Vine Snake (Thelotornis capensis capensis) from Hluhluwe, KZN. Note how far back in the mouth the fangs are situated. This is a highly venomous snake but rarely bites. There is no antivenom for a bite from a Vine Snake and no fatal bites recorded in South Africa. A few fatalities elsewhere have been documented. Despite the fangs being far back in the mouth, the Vine Snake can open its mouth wide and bite easily.

First Aid for Snakebite. A comprehensive 28-page

First Aid for Snakebite.

A comprehensive 28-page booklet covering essential first aid for snakebite emergencies, including what to do — and what not to do — following a snakebite.

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A dedicated section provides first aid guidance for snakebite in pets.

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Ready for an exciting and informative day learning

Ready for an exciting and informative day learning all about snakes?
We’re heading to Wellington on 15 August! 🎉

Whether you’re curious about snakes, regularly encounter them, or simply want to feel more confident around them, this one-day course is packed with practical and fascinating information.

You’ll learn about:
☑️ Snake behaviour and biology
☑️ How to identify different snake species
☑️What to do when you encounter a snake
☑️What to do in a snakebite emergency
☑️How to safely catch and remove snakes from your property

It’s a great opportunity to gain a better understanding of snakes and learn practical skills that could make all the difference when an encounter occurs.

📍 Wellington | 15 August

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Or email Michelle at courses@asiorg.co.za for more information.

We’d love to see you there! 🐍

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We are the leading training provider of Snake Awareness, First Aid for Snakebite, and Venomous Snake Handling courses in Africa, as well as the largest distributor of quality snake handling equipment on the continent.

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