A pioneering initiative by Kālinga Centre for Rainforest Ecology, STORM is for people who have taken the leap from abhorring reptiles to learning and appreciating them.
Be it novice snake rescuers, students, enthusiasts who would like to hone their knowledge or others who want to learn right and ethical methods of handling them, this comprehensive workshop is an open door to learning about reptiles.
Who is it for?
- Snake rescuers
- Nature Enthusiasts
- Animal Rescuers
- Students aspiring to pursue herpetology as a career
- Agriculturalists
- Animal Control
- Photographers
- Anyone who has more than average interest in wildlife and herpetology
- Who want to hone their skills in snake rescue and relocation.
what you will learn
- Introduction to reptiles
- Snake taxonomy
- Snake identification methods
- Rescue techniques using professional equipment
- How not to rescue snakes
- Snake release
- First aid for snake bites
- Legal issues
- Maintaining a stud book
- Environmental education
- Witness live snake rescue by professional snake rescuers
CERTIFICATION COURSE
MYSURU
20th & 21st April 2024 (Sat & Sun)
Maximum seats: 25
Eligibility: Above 18 years and below 52 years
Fee: 7650/-
Includes: Program costs, Donation to Snake Shyam’s rescue operation, and education materials.
Does not include: Travel to/from Mysore, Travel during rescues, , personal expenses, Food and Accommodation(Advice on hotels can be provided on request).
Venue:
THE RED LOTUS PREMIUM
#12/1A, Industrial Suburb, Manandavadi Road,
Opp. Bharath Petroleum, JP Nagar,
Mysore – 570 008
For any queries contact: +91 9480877670
CHENNAI
To be announced
Saturday & Sunday
Maximum seats: 25
Eligibility: Above 18 years and below 52 years
Medium: Simple English
For any queries contact: team@bayoflife.org
Or call Showkath at +91 99404 88880 ( Whatsapp works better)
Learn From The Master
Dr P Gowri Shankar (ChenNai & MYSuRU EDITION)
Herpetologist & TED Speaker
Snake Shyam- ( Mysore Edition)
Senior Snake Rescuer
M. S. Balasubramania popularly known as Snake Shyam, is a snake enthusiast, wildlife conservationist in Mysore, India. Shyam has been widely recognized for his work. National Geographic featured him in its Croc Chronicles: Snakes, Karma, Action special. He has also been featured on the Discovery channel
