Co-hosted by The Rattlesnake Conservancy (form. Eastern Diamondback Conservation Foundation) and Save The Snakes, the first Venomous Herpetology Symposium will be held at Zoo Miami on September 8-9, 2018. We are now accepting abstracts for both presentation and poster abstracts. This year’s theme for the symposium is “Bridging the Gap”. Topics we are currently seeking …
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Save The Snakes is proud to announce our support of Kamal Devkota to reduce human-snake conflict in Nepal. Kamal Devkota is a snake expert, conservation biologist and board member at Nepal Toxinology Association. The project is titled “Save Snakes Save Nature: A Conservational Effort through Community Participation in Rupandehi district, Nepal.” Project Summary: Most of …
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Interested in becoming a hero for wildlife? Looking for a second career? Consider wildlife conservation! There is no job more rewarding, challenging or interesting. Here are some tips and tricks to consider for your job in the field of wildlife conservation. Perhaps it can help you find your dream career? Remember though, It’s not just …
Great news! Save The Snakes has partnered with the Herpetofauna Foundation to further the impact of the Save The Snakes Support Grants Program. The purpose of a Save The Snakes Support Grant is to empower passionate, committed people with an early-stage snake conservation vision. This grant funds individuals, small organizations and community groups that focus …
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The First Annual Venomous Herpetology Symposium will be held on September 8-9, 2018, at Zoo Miami. Co-hosted by the Eastern Diamondback Conservation Foundation and Save The Snakes, this symposium will cover topics in exotic and native venomous husbandry, field research, toxinology, and genetics. If you love venomous snakes, this is not an event you want …
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The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is a very illusive and poorly known snake species to science. Radio telemetry made it possible to get a glimpse into the life of this majestic serpent species.
The eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon couperi) is a large, black, non-venomous species of snake that lives in the southeastern United States. The indigo snake is endemic to this region, which means it can be found nowhere else in the world. It’s a stunningly beautiful animal, but like many other wildlife species, it is endangered. Fortunately, …
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