Snake Handling, First Aid & Identification!

🐍 Calling All Honorary Officers of Ezemvelo and Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife staff!Up-Skilling for Snake Safety!​Living in beautiful, biodiverse KwaZulu-Natal means sharing our spaces with an incredible variety of wildlife, including our essential reptile neighbors.To ensure our front-line teams are always equipped with the best field skills, The Honorary Officers of Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife is hosting a specialized Snake Handling, First Aid, and Identification Workshop.​We are incredibly proud to have this vital educational session presented by our very own Dean Boswell, an Honorary Officer of Ezemvelo and expert in the field!Snake Handling, First Aid & Identification! ​📚 What Our Team Will Be Mastering:🐍Snake Identification:Safely and accurately learning to tell who's who among KZN's diverse local snake species.🐍Snake First Aid:Crucial, life saving emergency medical protocols to manage snakebite situations confidently.🐍Snake Handling:Professional, ethical, and safe handling techniques focused heavily on conservation and personal safety.​Continuous training like this keeps our team sharp, ensuring we can protect both the local communities and our precious biodiversity.​📅 Event Details (Internal Training):📅​Date: 25 July 2026🕙​Time: 08:30 for 09:00 sharp📍​Venue: District MOTH Hall, Pietermaritzburg (16 Grosvenor Rd, Chase Valley, PMB - MOTH cottages)📝​RSVP: Please ensure all RSVPs are forwarded to Riaan van Rooyen by the 08 July 2026:​📞 Phone: 060-529459📩 Email: phefeni@absamail.co.za​⚠️ Important Reminder:This workshop is an internal training session exclusive to ezemvelokznwildlife Staff and Honorary Officers.