Wildlife Expert Trainings
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
Certified Training Courses for Amphibians and Reptiles
We have several pathways:
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Reptile and Amphibian Safety and Handling Courses for Wildlife Control Operators |
Venomous Snake Safety and Handling Course for Groups |
Venomous Snake Safety and Handling Course for Individuals |
Reptile and Amphibian Safety and Handling Courses
for Wildlife Control Operators
for Wildlife Control Operators
Basic Safety and Essential Techniques for U.S. Reptiles and Amphibians Course (Level 1)
- Description: 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.
- Delivery Options:
- 8 hour, live, virtual
- 8 hour, in person
- Prerequisite? No
- Take Home: Training manual
- Certification: Basic Amphibian and Reptile Handling Certification
- How do I sign up?: visit the NWCOA website to see the next scheduled event
U.S. Venomous Snake Safety and Handling Course (Level 2)
- Description: We provide an “Essential Techniques” safety and handling course for U.S. venomous snakes. Topics include identification, natural history, first aid, safety and handling.
- Delivery Options:
- 8 hour, in person
- Animals Provided: Live non- venomous and venomous snakes.
- Prerequisite? Yes, NWCOA Basic Safety and Essential Techniques for U.S. Reptiles and Amphibians
- Take Home: Training manual
- Certification: Venomous Snake Handling and Skills Certification (must pass written test and skills demonstration)
- How do I sign up?: visit the NWCOA website to see the next scheduled event
Venomous Snake Safety and
Handling Course
for Groups
Handling Course
for Groups
U.S. Venomous Snake Safety Course:
Basics and Essential Techniques for Handling (Level 1 & Level 2)
Basics and Essential Techniques for Handling (Level 1 & Level 2)
- Description: We provide an “Essential Techniques” safety and handling course for U.S. venomous snakes. We can tailor the course to focus on a specific region of interest and its venomous and nonvenomous snakes. Topics include identification, natural history, first aid, safety and handling.
- Delivery Options:
- 8 hour, in person
- Animals Provided: Live non-venomous and venomous snakes. Course sizes capped for safety reasons (15 people)
- Prerequisite? No
- Take Home: Training manual
- Certification: Venomous Snake Handling and Skills Certification (must pass written and skills demonstration)
- How do I sign up?: Contact us for a personalized training date!
Venomous Snake Safety and Handling Course
for Individuals
for Individuals
ONLINE
U.S. Venomous Snake Safety Course: Basics (Level 1)
U.S. Venomous Snake Safety Course: Basics (Level 1)
- Description: This course is designed as a fully online module. This online course is designed to provide training and expertise for professionals to safely work with U.S. venomous snakes. Topics include identification, natural history, first aid, safety and introduction to handling. It does NOT include in-person handling skills.
- Delivery Options:
- 4 hour, online (at your own pace)
- Prerequisite? No
- Certification: Basic Venomous Snake Safety Certification (no handling certification)
- How do I sign up?: Sign up here!
U.S. Venomous Snake Safety:
Essential Techniques for Handling (Level 2)
Essential Techniques for Handling (Level 2)
- Description: 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 you will meet with a local instructor to practice and demonstrate your venomous handling and skills.
- Delivery Options:
- 2 hour, in person (must sign up with local instructor)
- Animals Provided: Live non-venomous and venomous snakes.
- Prerequisite? Yes, Online Venomous Snake Safety Course
- Certification: Venomous Snake Handling and Skills Certification (must pass skills demonstration)
- How do I sign up?: Contact us to meet your local instructor!
Qualified Instructors
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 about rattlesnake activity, den and hibernation locations, determine habitat usage and monitor encroachment. Our trainers prioritize safety in all courses.
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.
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