Seven years ago, Save The Snakes was founded with a snake conservation vision. We believed that if Save The Snakes could support wildlife conservationists to mitigate human-snake conflict in their own communities, then they could lay the groundwork to protect threatened snake populations in their part of the world. To do this, we implemented the Save The Snakes Grants Program.
The purpose of a Save The Snakes Grant is to empower passionate, committed people with a snake conservation vision. We fund individuals, small organizations and community groups that focus on community-based conservation strategies to protect threatened snake populations and mitigate human-snake conflict.
In 2024, Save The Snakes received a large number of proposals for projects from around the world. We are proud to award grants to four incredible snake conservationists.
Learn more about their important projects:
Agustina Anahí Barrutieta – “Mitigating Human-Snake Conflict in the Argentinean Pampas“
Through the Save The Snakes Support Grant Program, Save The Snakes supported Agustina Anahí Barrutieta to raise awareness about snake conservation through education and training, which will lead to more harmonious coexistence in regions where snake persecution is common.
David Vera – “Spatial Ecology of the Urutu (Bothrops alternatus): Towards a Strategy to Mitigate Human Conflict in the Tandilia Mountains“
Through the Save The Snakes Support Grant Program, Save The Snakes supported David Vera to reduce the conflict between humans and the venomous Urutu snake in the Tandilia Mountains, Argentina. This project will gather crucial data to understand the snake’s behavior and provide education to the local community to prevent snake bites and foster conservation efforts.
Worawitoo Meesook – “Training Workshop for Trainers: Enhancing Snake Knowledge and Handling Skills“
Through the Save The Snakes Vijayan Devan Southeast Asian Snake Conservation Grant Program, Save The Snakes supported Worawitoo Meesook to address the critical issue of human-snake conflict in Yala Province, Thailand. By empowering local trainers with accurate snake knowledge and safe handling skills, the initiative aims to foster a culture of coexistence and reduce the unnecessary killing of snakes.
Heri Tarmizi – “Urban Serpent Rescue Initiative“
Through the Save The Snakes Vijayan Devan Southeast Asian Snake Conservation Grant Program, Save The Snakes supported Heri Tarmizi to address the increasing human-snake conflicts in Banda Aceh, Indonesia through education and community engagement. By equipping local residents and emergency responders with the skills to safely handle and relocate snakes, the initiative fosters a culture of coexistence between humans and wildlife.
We wish these recipients success in their projects and support their efforts for snake conservation and education.
Make The Difference For Our Snake Saving Grantees
Since 2018, Save The Snakes has received 175 grant proposals from dedicated individuals working on snake conservation or snakebite mitigation projects in 34 countries. Of these important projects, we have been able to financially support 25 projects in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand and Zambia.
Save The Snakes Grants are made possible because of the generosity of compassionate people and organizations who are inspired and dedicated to protect threatened snake populations and mitigate human-snake conflict around the world. Your charitable, tax-deductible donation makes initiatives like the Save The Snakes Grants Program a reality, so please donate today to help us continue to support these incredible wildlife conservationists.
We would like to send our most heartfelt thanks to Dustin Howland for supporting the 2024 Save The Snakes Support Grants Program and to numerous generous donors for supporting the 2024 Save The Snakes Vijayan Devan Southeast Asian Snake Conservation Grant Program.
