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Happy Birthday to our incredible CEO, Johan Marais

Happy Birthday to our incredible CEO, Johan Marais!
From a passionate young reptile enthusiast to a globally respected herpetologist and best-selling author, Johan has played a pivotal role in raising snake awareness and education across Africa.

Through his vision and unwavering dedication, he has reached hundreds of thousands of people—sharing his expertise through his popular books, an impressive social media presence, and hands-on training of thousands every year.

We're truly grateful to have such an inspiring and passionate leader at the helm.
Wishing you a fantastic day, Johan!

– The ASI Team

🐍 Launching our new Snake Comparisons! View the

🐍 Launching our new Snake Comparisons!
View the graphic to see the differences between commonly confused species.
See more snake comparisons online here: https://www.africansnakebiteinstitute.com/snake-comparisons/

#snakes #snakeawareness #snakeeducation #africansnakebiteinstitute #africansnakes #snakesofinstagram

What is a Venomous Snake Handling Bootcamp? Desig

What is a Venomous Snake Handling Bootcamp?

Designed for delegates who’ve completed a level 1, Snake Awareness, First aid for Snakebite and Venomous Snake Handling course, a Venomous Snake Handling Bootcamp (level 2 course) is the ultimate next step in gaining snake handling experience.

This one-day course teaches delegates the safe and effective methods for handling venomous snakes. It includes multiple practical sessions where participants learn techniques like hooking and tailing snakes, and then get to work through various real life snake removal scenarios, all under the guidance of experienced handlers.

We still have 4 spots left for our upcoming Western Cape Venomous Snake Handling Bootcamp on the 22nd of June.

Click here for full info and booking forms: https://bit.ly/45ggFYs
or email Michelle on courses@asiorg.co.za for detials.

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Gentle Rinkhals Catch. Rinkhals (Hemachatus haema

Gentle Rinkhals Catch.

Rinkhals (Hemachatus haemachatus) can be intimidating to work with, but if you are calm and gentle they are generally pretty easy to catch.

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Tubing a Puff Adder during an advanced snake handl

Tubing a Puff Adder during an advanced snake handling course. Using transparent acrylic tubes to restrain venomous snakes is handy when probing, removing ticks or when tending to wounds. It is safe and far less stressful than having to neck a snake.

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🦂 Scorpion Spotters, This One’s for You! 🕵

🦂 Scorpion Spotters, This One’s for You! 🕵️‍♂️✨

Get the ultimate scorpion-hunting combo! 🔦

🔹 Field Guide to the Scorpions of Southern Africa
🔹 Best-selling ASI 21 LED UV Torch

All for just R470 (normally R645)! 🤑

Perfect for nature lovers, night explorers, and citizen scientists.
See these creatures in stunning detail – in the book and in the wild! 🌌🔍

📦 Limited stock – grab your combo now!
Order online here: https://bit.ly/46YsuB5 or contact Caylen on info@asiorg.co.za

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Reptile Photography Course. Join us on the 29th o

Reptile Photography Course.

Join us on the 29th of June in Gaiteng for our Reptile Photography course!
The course starts with a theory session, an analysis of photographs submitted by the delegates and then a discussion on the following:

• Equipment – cameras, lenses, flash, tripods, memory cards
• Theory – speed, depth of field, ISO
• Composition, background, focal points
• Lights and lighting – artificial and available light
• Macro photography and equipment
• Photoshop and Lightroom
• Archiving images
• Tricks of the trade

We will finish up with a discussion on the results of the practical reptile photography session, using a number of different species.

Space is limited, and booking is essential.
Book online here: bit.ly/3ZOPb8C or email Michelle on courses@asiorg.co.za for details.

#reptilephotography #reptiles #snakes #africansnakebiteinstitute #photographycourse #snakephotography

GAUTENG SNAKE COURSE! Our next Gauteng course tak

GAUTENG SNAKE COURSE!

Our next Gauteng course takes place on Saturday the 28th of June 2025.

Join us for an exciting day of snake education!
From a theoretical awareness session, where we tackle all the questions you've ever had about snakes - to a practical snake handling session where you learn everything you need to know to safely catch and release venomous snakes.

Bookings can be done online here: https://bit.ly/4juoCwJ or email Michelle on courses@asiorg.co.za for details.

#snakecourse #snakes #snakeawareness #snakeeducation #snakehandling #gautengevents #africansnakebiteinstitute #gautengsnakecourse

The beautiful Many-horned Adder (Bitis cornuta) is

The beautiful Many-horned Adder (Bitis cornuta) is one of the larger dwarf adders found in South Africa and Namibia.

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Nice display of ASI posters in the Langebaan Pharm

Nice display of ASI posters in the Langebaan Pharmacy. Photograph by Barry Stander.

#snakecourses #snakeawareness #snakehandling #snakehandlingtraining #education #conservation #snakebite #venomoussnakes #venomoussnakehandling #snakeeducation #healthandsafety #snakecatcher #snakeremoval #snakerescuer #firstaidforsnakebite #snakesofig #snake #snakesofinstagram

Funky Snakes & Ladders socks! Thick and comfy. Fi

Funky Snakes & Ladders socks!

Thick and comfy. Fits size 4 -11.
Limited stock available.

Price R69.00 - available online here: https://bit.ly/43efiXa or email Caylen on info@asiorg.co.za

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Namaqua Dwarf Adder (Bitis schneideri) - Venomous.

Namaqua Dwarf Adder (Bitis schneideri) - Venomous.

This is the smallest adder in the world, averaging around 15-20 cm in length. It occurs in coastal dunes in Namaqualand and southern Namibia where it feeds on lizards and rain frogs. It is preyed upon by a variety of small carnivores and predatory birds as well as other snakes, but the biggest threat comes from habitat destruction, crossing roads and illegal collecting for the pet trade.

The Namaqua Dwarf Adder is largely active during the day but may be seen moving around at night. It shuffles into soft sand with only the eyes and top of the head exposed in order to ambush prey. The venom of this snake is mildly cytotoxic causing pain and swelling. Antivenom is not effective and is not required.

#snakes #bitis #snakeawareness #snakeeducation #adder #snakesofinstagram #herpsza #africansnakebiteinstitute

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