Leaders in Venomous Snake Trainings
Adaptation has taught our U.S. Venomous Snake Safety and Handling Course for military entities, wildlife and state agencies, energy companies, zoos, construction and community associations.
Our courses are DIFFERENT because we teach and focus on risk management, and this resonates with who we train and their institutional policies. After all, we have families, children, coworkers, and pets that we want kept safe from potentially dangerous encounters. This is the only course designed by professionals and for professionals.
Our teams in Colorado provide snake removal and exclusion services, and when possible we relocate rattlesnakes with land manager permission. We also conduct research on public and private lands, such as radio-telemetry and mark-recapture (via PIT-tags) of relocated rattlesnakes in the Denver metro area and Pueblo. It’s also important that we ask homeowners a short series of social sciences questions at every snake removal to gauge their knowledge and attitude about rattlesnakes. Aside from our own research in conjunction with local partners, our work also contributes to our partners’ efforts such as with venom toxinology at the University of Northern Colorado.
Our teams in Colorado provide snake removal and exclusion services, and when possible we relocate rattlesnakes with land manager permission. We also conduct research on public and private lands, such as radio-telemetry and mark-recapture (via PIT-tags) of relocated rattlesnakes in the Denver metro area and Pueblo. It’s also important that we ask homeowners a short series of social sciences questions at every snake removal to gauge their knowledge and attitude about rattlesnakes. Aside from our own research in conjunction with local partners, our work also contributes to our partners’ efforts such as with venom toxinology at the University of Northern Colorado.
Certified Training Courses for Amphibians and Reptiles
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Reptile and Amphibian Safety and Handling Courses
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Basic Safety and Essential Techniques
for U.S. Reptiles and Amphibians Course This course is designed for Wildlife Control Operators (WCOs) and is offered through our Partnership with the National Wildlife Control Operators Association. This course provides information on reptiles and amphibians commonly managed by WCOs and is taught by expert herpetologists in the field. Topics include identification, trapping, relocation, euthanasia, safety and management. |
Venomous Snake Safety and Handling Course for Groups
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Venomous Snake Safety and Handling Course
This course is specifically designed to meet the needs of your team. We will focus on venomous snakes in your area and tailor the course to your specific needs. In-person and hybrid (in-person and online) courses available. |
Venomous Snake Safety and Handling Course for Individuals
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U.S. Venomous Snake Safety:
Essential Techniques for Handling This option is designed for those who want to be certified in U.S. venomous snake handling. After completing the Online U.S. Venomous Snake Safety Course: Basics, you will meet with a local instructor to practice and demonstrate your venomous handling and skills. |
Qualified Instructors
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Our training course instructors are not simply snake enthusiasts but each have over 20 years (and some twice that) of professional venomous snake experience in zoos and field research. Our instructors are researchers, zoologists and wildlife biologists. Joe, the owner of Adaptation and lead instructor, was trained in captive husbandry with venomous snakes in the zoo setting. Since then he has worked in wildlife research and education. Our courses are taught by instructors that have first hand experience with venomous snakes in the field. We have 10+ years experience radio tracking rattlesnakes to inform managers on rattlesnake activity, den and hibernation location, determine habitat usage and monitor encroachment. Our trainers prioritize safety in all courses.
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Who should take a wildlife expert training?
Are you a professional who works near or directly with reptiles and amphibians? Everyone can benefit from one of our trainings, especially:
- Wildlife Professionals and Biologists
- Military
- First responders (e.g. law enforcement, EMS, firefighters, FEMA)
- Construction/Facilities Managers and Workers
- Energy Workers
- Wildlife Control Operators
- Zoos
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Venomous Snake Safety and Handling Course for Groups
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Check out this video created for the Department of Defense
The techniques in this video establish The Standard for baseline safety and manipulation with U.S. venomous snakes using Hooks, Tongs, and Containment. Our techniques were reviewed independently by experts and continue being received very well publicly on YouTube and nationwide in our courses.