Nag Panchami (Nepali Snake Festival) Celebration in Nepal
Kamal and his team celebrated Nag Panchami (Nepali Snake Festival) at Midpoint District Hospital, in Kawasoti-16, Nawalpur, Gandaki Province in Nepa. They conducted a “Save Snakes Save Nature Nag Panchami Special Snakebite Initiative Program” on 5 August 2019. Panchami is the fifth day among the fifteen days of the moon’s waxing and/or waning. The NagContinue reading Nag Panchami (Nepali Snake Festival) Celebration in Nepal
“Save Snakes Save Nature” stall for snake conservation awareness at Nawalpur fair
Kamal Devkota has been doing incredible snake awareness work in Nepal and they recently had their first educational fair for 2019, which was held in Kawasoti, Nawalpur, Nepal. The educational fair was organized by the Nawalpur Media and Research Pvt. Ltd. from 31 May – 1 June 2019. There were atleast 25 stalls at the fairContinue reading “Save Snakes Save Nature” stall for snake conservation awareness at Nawalpur fair
World Wildlife Day (3rd March 2019) Celebration in Nepal
Kamal Devkota and his team celebrated World Wildlife Day 2019 in Kawasoti, Nawalpur district of Nepal, to raise awareness about the benefits that conservation provides to people. The awareness program was organized by Kaligandaki Hospital, Kawasoti and supported by Nepal Toxinology Association (NTA) and Save The Snakes (STS). This year for World Wildlife Day, KamalContinue reading World Wildlife Day (3rd March 2019) Celebration in Nepal
Reptile trade: an interview with Timm Jensen
Understanding reptile trade is crucial for governments to make decisions about species that can be kept as pets and those that absolutely cannot. Timm Jensen is doing his best to understand reptile trade in Africa and help the Danish government do its part in the decision-making process. What is your current job and what areContinue reading Reptile trade: an interview with Timm Jensen
Inspiring students of New Jersey: An Interview with Save The Snakes Executive Director, Michael Starkey
Save The Snakes Executive Director, Michael Starkey, recently did an interview for the Animal Science Resource Blog at Rutgers, State University of New Jersey. The interview was conducted to shed light on career prospects for current students and highlight the importance of STEM education. Check it out!
World Snake Day celebrations for the first time in Nepal
Kamal and his team celebrated World Snake Day for the first time in Rupandehi, Nepal! World Snake Day Celebration at No. 2 Talimgan, Sainamaina Byarek, Rupandehi The first event for World Snake Day in Nepal was celebrated at No. 2 Talimgan, Sainamaina Byarek, Rupandehi. The awareness program was jointly organised at Sainamaina Byarek with NepalContinue reading World Snake Day celebrations for the first time in Nepal
Eastern Ghats Wildlife Society celebrates World Snake Day
Eastern Ghats Wildlife Society Founder Murthy Kantimahanti and his volunteers celebrated World Snake Day at a school called Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan. They spoke to everyone about conservation methods for various reptiles and measures initiated to prevent the destruction of their natural habitat. They primarily primarily focused on cobras, the Russell’s pit viper, the common kraitContinue reading Eastern Ghats Wildlife Society celebrates World Snake Day
Give Thanks for Snakes on Earth Day
This Earth Day weekend, events will be held around the world to demonstrate support and spur action towards protecting our environment. During this time, it is so important to reflect on how our individual actions can impact global wildlife populations and their ecosystems. Snakes, like all other wildlife species, depend on clean water to drink,Continue reading Give Thanks for Snakes on Earth Day
The Herpetofauna Foundation is Teaming Up to Save The Snakes
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 focusContinue reading The Herpetofauna Foundation is Teaming Up to Save The Snakes