October 6, 2023

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Venomous Snake Training Workshop

Alabama A&M Agricultural Research Center, Akimbo Rd, Huntsville, AL 35811

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:
Alabama A&M Agricultural Research Center
Akimbo Rd
Huntsville, AL 35811

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

Workshop is over.

Forestry & Wildlife, Blount County, Cherokee County, Colbert County, Cullman County, DeKalb County, Etowah County, Fayette County, Franklin County, Jackson County, Lamar County, Lauderdale County, Lawrence County, Limestone County, Madison County, Marion County, Marshall County, Morgan County, Walker County, Winston 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 September 15, 2023.