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:

Certified Training Courses for Amphibians and Reptiles

Reptile and Amphibian Safety and Handling Courses
for Wildlife Control Operators

Basic Safety and Handling for U.S. Reptiles and Amphibians Course

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

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 Handling for U.S. Amphibians and Reptile
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

U.S. Venomous Snake Safety Course:
Basics and Essential Techniques for Handling

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

ONLINE
U.S. Venomous Snake Safety Course: Basics

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

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!