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 these animals. My Essential First Response framework 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 Book

Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Book. A framework that can be applied in many ways to reduce the chance of being stung by a scorpion, and ensure the best possible outcome for stings in humans and animals. This is the framework for effective scorpion sting first response. 
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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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Free Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Short Course

The following content has been adapted from my Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Book, and my Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Certification Workbook. Includes a 50 question assessment.
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Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Certification

Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Certification. Consists of training manual, workbook, online assessment and certificate. This certificationprogramme defines new industry standard for scorpion sting first response. 

Available end of March 2024. 

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 Workshop

The workshop consists of an outdoor presentation with visuals that help the participants see the bigger picture, and fast track their understanding of this subject. There is an interactive session that teaches the 4 factors that influence symptom severity, and how these factors have a profound impact upon the outcome of a bite or sting.
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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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