1. What is the first thing that comes in your
mind when you see a Reptile !

2. Safe rescue techniques
‘Snake wrangling’ has assumed a glamorized
stage that leaves behind realities and ethics.
And with more people wanting to try their
hand at it, they not only risk their own lives
but endanger the lives of snakes they are
supposedly ‘rescuing’. Through this workshop
we aim to train enthusiasts on scientific
methods and safe techniques in snake rescue.

3. A Rescuer’s Responsibility
PERMISSION
CALMING THE CALLER
Do and DONTs (TILL HELP ARRIVES)
FIRST AID FOR SNAKE BITE
ANTI VENOM CENTERS KNOWLEDGE
DOCUMENTATION
EDUCATIONAL AWARENESS (Imparting knowledge at site to remove
fear)

4. A Rescuer’s Safety
PATIENCE
IDENTIFICATION
REDUCED HANDLING (NO MOUTH GRIP)
LESS LEG MOVEMENTS
MAINTAINING DISTANCE
BODY POSTURE
BAG PACK (Long Boots , Torch , hook, snake bag, PVC pipe and if possible a Tong.)
BACK UP (INFORMATION TO GUARDIANS / RESCUE MANAGER Etc.)

5. A PLANNED Rescue
RESCUE INTROSPECTION & TECHNIQUE
SPECIES SIZE
SITE AREA
Possible LOCOMOTION area of the reptile.
HUMAN – ANIMAL SAFETY
LIGHT
HEIGHT

6. Bagging / Piping method

7. Bottle Broom Technique

8. SAFE Lift Technique

9. Snake tongs technique
(lift and drop inside box)

10. Box In technique:
all Instincts no touch required

11. How to Release Snakes in Wild???

12. From Snake Box

13. From Snake Bag

14. Released Cobra

15. Thank You
©Raksha
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