Working with Venomous Snakes - Remote Regions Course

Ideal for Mining and Construction Companies, Primary Industry Organisations and Government Agencies that employ staff in remote regions of Australia (NB: A remote region is anywhere outside a major population centre)

3 days - maximum 14 participants

• Similar to the Working with Venomous Snakes - Introduction to Handling Course but with an increased emphasis on safety in remote regions.
• Course length is three days however an abbreviated two day course including an online component is available on request
• Topics include but are not limited to:
  • Significant venomous snakes of remote regions
  • Snake bite first aid – theory and practical
  • Medical Reasons for Non-contact
  • Snake Handling & Health Risks
  • Emergency response planning
  • Communications in remote areas
  • The P's of remote regions
  • How to survive a snake bite in a remote region
  • Restraint of venomous snakes
  • Interpretation of snake behaviour
  • Snake hazards and risk management
  • Restraint of Venomous Snakes – Equipment & Techniques
  • Alternative methods of capture
  • Capture and Release of Venomous Snakes – Practicals