The Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary’s Snake Safety Awareness Seminars provide both individuals and corporate groups a 2-hour educational seminar on Australia’s venomous snake species, how to prevent snake bites and correct first aid techniques.

All sessions are run by experienced venomous snake handlers who are highly trained in snake identification and emergency procedures for bites. As experts in their fields, our expert staff deliver the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary’s snake safety awareness message to a wide audience through countless media appearances, educational talks, and seminars.

This program can be facilitated at The Sanctuary or as an external where we come to you.

Each seminar covers:
▪️Overview of Australia’s venomous snake species
▪️Snake habitats
▪️Venomous snake behaviour
▪️Camouflage techniques used by venomous snakes
▪️How snakes react to disturbance and defensive responses
▪️Assessment of a specific site and advice on possible risk areas (if required)
▪️Breeding and other peak activity periods
▪️What to do if confronted by a defensive snake
▪️First aid techniques – what to do if bitten
▪️Symptoms of a snake bite
▪️Live snake demonstration and experience

Age: Class can be tailored to a range of ages

Time: 2 hour seminar

Availability: Contact us to book

Conditions

Please note this seminar does not include the handling of venomous snakes. Snakes used are pythons and are for theoretical and illustrative purposes only.