Snakebite Helpline

Helplines

Emergency helplines for all envenomation

Many countries have a national poison information helpline or a renowned individual connected to a helpline or medical facilities who can assist in the event of any bite or sting. These contacts offer a free service to the general public and medical professionals. They can advise medical professionals (or connect you to a medical professional who can) as well as the use of antivenom and sourcing antivenom. As a first responder, if have an questions or require advice, please make use of these contacts. 

Botswana

Snake Relocation Gaborone
Sean Taylor
+267 721-4278
Snake Relocation Gaborone

Eswatini

Eswatini Antivenom Foundation
Thea Litschka-Koen
+268 7602 5088
Eswatini Antivenom Foundation

Namibia

Namibian Snakebite Interest Group
Dr Christo Buys
+264 81 127 5109
Dr Esta Saaiman
+264 81 288 9157

South Africa

National Poison Information Helpline
Emergency toll free number
086 155-5777
National Poison Information Helpline

Zambia

Snake Safety Zambia
Marcel van Driel
+268 7602 5088
Snake Safety Zambia

Zimbabwe

Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe, Bulawayo
Dr Moira J. FitzPatrick
+263 0292250045+263 712432506
Natural History Museum
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