Essential Venomous Animal Awareness

Science Based Innovative Venomous Animal Awareness by Jonathan Leeming

Introduction

This presentation focuses upon snakes, spiders and scorpions. It can be offered in various formats from a formal sit down presentation at a venue, or as a 20 minutes chat under a tree, or some where inbetween. The end result is the same, a deeper understanding of this animals as well as our roles and responsibilities. Regardless of how this session is presented, it focuses upon the following topics.

  • Introduction
  • Perceptions and values towards these animals.
  • Spiders (introduction, species, venom, misinformation, response).
  • Scorpions (introduction, species, venom, misinformation, response).
  • Snakes (introduction, species, venom, misinformation, response).
  • Conclusion

Note that this Essential Venomous Animal presentation sets the roles and responsibilities for employees and staff within the context of Essential First Response for all bites and stings, and fits very nicely into the Essential First Response framework for spider and scorpions.

Format

  • 40 minute interactive presentation.
  • 15 minute question session.
  • 15 minute workshop can be added. 

Outcomes

  • Values and beliefs.
  • Introduction to medically important animals.
  • Venom and symptoms. 
  • Snakes, spiders and scorpions. 
  • Their role in the ecosystem. 
  • Roles and responsibilities. 

Suitable for

  • Lodge staff.
  • Trackers.
  • Employees.
  • General public events. 
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