August 28, 2023

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Venomous Snake Training Workshop

Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 23030 Wolf Bay Dr, Foley, AL 36535

Alabama is home to 6 venomous snake species. While rarely deadly, snakebite can be painful, costly, and lead to permanent disability. As more people recognize the importance venomous snake have in the environment, calls for relocation instead of extermination are becoming more common.

This workshop will cover the following topics:
1) Venomous snake ID
2) Common nonnative venomous snakes
3) General safety around venomous snakes
4) Handling & securing venomous snakes
5) What to do if bitten
6) Expectations of snakebite care at the hospital

Address:
Graham Creek Nature Preserve
23030 Wolf Bay Dr
Foley, AL 36535

Contact:
Wesley Anderson
wma0016@aces.edu
(334) 750-9458

Workshop is over.

Forestry & Wildlife, Baldwin County, Barbour County, Bullock County, Butler County, Clarke County, Coffee County, Conecuh County, Covington County, Crenshaw County, Dale County, Escambia County, Geneva County, Henry County, Houston County, Mobile County, Monroe County, Pike County, Washington County
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact Wesley Anderson at wma0016@aces.edu or (334) 750-9458 by August 7, 2023.