Essential First Response

Essential knowledge and understanding for anyone who enjoys the great outdoors

In 2003, my book, Scorpions of Southern Africa inspired and defined a generation. It spurred an interest in the smaller creatures and sparked a fascination with thees animals. My Essential First Response frameworks for spider bites and scorpion stings presents an innovative and structured approach that focuses upon answering the 2 most important questions:

  • How can you reduce the risk of being bitten or stung?
  • How can you provide the  best possible outcome, should a bite or sting occur in both humans and pets. 

This framework  can be applied anytime and anywhere, does not require any special equipment. Essential life skills for everyone who may encounter venomous animals at home, at work or in the environment. 

Industry Leading Spider Bite & Scorpion Sting First Response

Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Presentation

This 45 minute Essential Scorpion Sting First Response presentation provides a structured framework that that will greatly reduce the risk of being stung by a scorpion, and provide the best possible outcome, should a spider sting occur in both humans and pets.
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Essential Spider Bite First Response Presentation

This 45 minute Essential Spider Bite First Response seminar provides a structured framework that that will greatly reduce the risk of being bitten by a spider, and provide the best possible outcome, should a spider bite occur in both humans and pets.
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Spider & Scorpion First Aid Walk

The spider and scorpion first aid walk is a practical exploration of a natural area in search of spiders and scorpions. We’ll have a short in the field presentation with visuals, and a participative workshop. The walk covers topics such as identification, symptoms, first aid and where to get free medical advice if you ever need it.
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Free Kids Spider & Scorpion Downloads

A collection of resources aimed at kids of various ages. There are puzzles, stories and poems. Feel free to download, print and forward them on.
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Learning Should Be An Exploration

Events for all ages on a variety of topics from spider bites, scorpion stings, biomimicry, conservation to an exploration of our values and beliefs towards the world. Presentations, walks, workshops and special events. Click here to see whats on!
Public events and lectures
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