September 29, 2023

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Venomous Snake Training Workshop for First Responders

Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Dr, Pelham, AL 35124

This workshop is only for first responders or students currently enrolled in a first responder-related program.

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) First responder medicine and bite protocols
6) Expectations of snakebite care at the hospital

Address:
Oak Mountain State Park
200 Terrace Dr
Pelham, AL 35124

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

Workshop is over.

Forestry & Wildlife, Autauga County, Bibb County, Chilton County, Elmore County, Jefferson County, Lowndes County, Montgomery County, Shelby County, St. Clair 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 8, 2023.