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Bio-Ken Snake Farm welcomes
you to the
8th International
Snakebite Seminar
2012 International Snakebite Seminar


The aims of this seminar are:
1. To update information on venomous snakes and snakebite in Africa.

2. To review the way forward in the improvement of education on the correct
first aid and treatment of snakebite in the developing world.

3. To identify and explain the benefits of good quality antivenom and the
dangers of those that are sub-standard or inappropriate.

4. To demonstrate the importance of reptile conservation including both
venomous and non-venomous snakes.
2012 International Snakebite Seminar


James Ashe Antivenom Trust (JAAT)
Saving life and limb from snakebite
The primary objective of the James Ashe Antivenom Trust is
to reduce the number of deaths and maiming caused by
snakebites.

For more information, please talk to any of the Bio-Ken team
or visit our website: http://antivenomtrust.com

Download: Simple Steps to Assist a Snakebite


ALL DONATIONS GO TO THE DIRECT PURCHASE OF
ANTIVENOM OR TO THE EDUCATION OF DOCTORS AND
MEDICAL PERSONNEL ON THE CORRECT TREATMENT
AND MANAGEMENT OF SNAKEBITE.
International Snakebite Seminar


Saving Snakes
A Bio-Ken conservation initiative to save snakes from being
killed.

Snakes are a vital part of our eco-system helping to keep vermin
under control and reducing disease and crop destruction.

Bio-Ken offers a free 'remove a snake' service from the Watamu
region.

We are looking to expand this conservation effort through
education, awareness and sponsorship.
2012 International Snakebite Seminar


Please follow us online via our website and Social Media
and help spread the word, all links are on our website:
http://bio-ken.com

Website and Blog              Bookmark
Facebook                      Like
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2012 International Snakebite Seminar


Bio-Ken Snake Farm
Please visit or contact us in Watamu. From Gede
take road to Watamu, turn left at Watamu
Junction, after 2 km's can't miss Snake Farm sign
board on left hand side.

Bio-Ken Snake Farm, Watamu
Managed by: Bio-Ken (Africa) Ltd.
PO BOX 3 (P/Code 80202), Watamu, Kenya
TEL: +254 42 23 32303
MOBILE: +254 718 290324
MOBILE: +254 729 403599
http://bio-ken.com
                                                     24 Hour Emergency Snakebite
Entrance: KSh 750/- pp (Children under 12 cost KSh   Phone Number:
250/- but must be accompanied by an adult).
                                                     +254 718 290324
Open Hours: 10 a.m. to 12 noon & 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.    Download:
7 days a week.                                       Simple Steps to Assist a Snakebite

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2012 snakebite seminar welcome slides

  • 1. Bio-Ken Snake Farm welcomes you to the 8th International Snakebite Seminar
  • 2. 2012 International Snakebite Seminar The aims of this seminar are: 1. To update information on venomous snakes and snakebite in Africa. 2. To review the way forward in the improvement of education on the correct first aid and treatment of snakebite in the developing world. 3. To identify and explain the benefits of good quality antivenom and the dangers of those that are sub-standard or inappropriate. 4. To demonstrate the importance of reptile conservation including both venomous and non-venomous snakes.
  • 3. 2012 International Snakebite Seminar James Ashe Antivenom Trust (JAAT) Saving life and limb from snakebite The primary objective of the James Ashe Antivenom Trust is to reduce the number of deaths and maiming caused by snakebites. For more information, please talk to any of the Bio-Ken team or visit our website: http://antivenomtrust.com Download: Simple Steps to Assist a Snakebite ALL DONATIONS GO TO THE DIRECT PURCHASE OF ANTIVENOM OR TO THE EDUCATION OF DOCTORS AND MEDICAL PERSONNEL ON THE CORRECT TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF SNAKEBITE.
  • 4. International Snakebite Seminar Saving Snakes A Bio-Ken conservation initiative to save snakes from being killed. Snakes are a vital part of our eco-system helping to keep vermin under control and reducing disease and crop destruction. Bio-Ken offers a free 'remove a snake' service from the Watamu region. We are looking to expand this conservation effort through education, awareness and sponsorship.
  • 5. 2012 International Snakebite Seminar Please follow us online via our website and Social Media and help spread the word, all links are on our website: http://bio-ken.com Website and Blog Bookmark Facebook Like Twitter Connect Google+ Circle YouTube Subscribe Trip Advisor Review
  • 6. 2012 International Snakebite Seminar Bio-Ken Snake Farm Please visit or contact us in Watamu. From Gede take road to Watamu, turn left at Watamu Junction, after 2 km's can't miss Snake Farm sign board on left hand side. Bio-Ken Snake Farm, Watamu Managed by: Bio-Ken (Africa) Ltd. PO BOX 3 (P/Code 80202), Watamu, Kenya TEL: +254 42 23 32303 MOBILE: +254 718 290324 MOBILE: +254 729 403599 http://bio-ken.com 24 Hour Emergency Snakebite Entrance: KSh 750/- pp (Children under 12 cost KSh Phone Number: 250/- but must be accompanied by an adult). +254 718 290324 Open Hours: 10 a.m. to 12 noon & 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Download: 7 days a week. Simple Steps to Assist a Snakebite