The content of my Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Book offers a science based and innovative first response framework that ushers in a new understanding of scorpions and scorpion stings in Southern Africa. It is an upgrade to the current understanding, that introduces new ideology in alluring ways that flow seamlessly within a single source. I don't consider the book as a final product, rather as a novel understanding of the subject that can be conveyed in various ways depending on the audience.
I have divided the following according to informal and formal (professional development).
The content of my Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Book offers a science based and innovative first response framework that ushers in a new understanding of scorpions and scorpion stings in Southern Africa. It is an upgrade to the current understanding, that introduces new ideology in alluring ways that flow seamlessly within a single source. I don't consider the book as a final product, rather as a novel understanding of the subject that can be conveyed in various ways depending on the audience.
This framework and ideology can be communicated through the following ways.
The complete Essential Scorpion sting First Response 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. Consists of 192 pages of full colour.
This 45 minute presentation that focuses upon the key points of effective scorpion sting first response. Book Jonathan to speak for your organisation.
Adapted from my Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Book, this short course offers an overview of the key points of scorpion sting first response. Aligned to scorpions of Southern Africa, this short course consists of 10 short modules following by an online assessment. If you pass the assessment you will receive a certificate. This short course is ideal for learner, students, field guides, conservation workers, lodge staff and medical professionals.
Distance learning for medical professionals, professional guides, professional hunters, conservation manager and first aiders who work at organisations where scorpions abound, the Essential Scorpion Sting First Response book and workbook offer a giant leap forward in our understanding of the subject.
Available End of January 2025
Adapted from my Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Book, these snippets of content are designed for social media. Each card contains an important focus of scorpion sting first response.
Venom Day is a bi-annual event. The idea behind Venom Day is simple. Participants forward any questions that they want answering before the event. Subject matter experts are invited to the event to offer heir wisdom and insight. These questions will be used to direct the conversation during the session. Anything venom, treatment, antivenom, new research, first response, venomous animal related question goes!
The workshop consists of a short outdoor presentation with some awesome visuals that will help you see the bigger picture, and fast track your understanding of this subject. Afterwards we will have a short interactive workshop that put your new knowledge into action and will teach you the 4 factors that influence symptom severity, and how these factors have a profound impact upon the outcome of a bite or sting.
This Essential Scorpion Sting First Response social discussion offers a structured framework that will greatly reduce the risk of being stung by a scorpion, and provide the best possible outcome, should a scorpion sting occur in both humans and pets. Essential life skills for everyone who may encounter a scorpion at home, at work or in the environment.
Daily Topics: Introduction; Terminology; Venom and venomosity; Scorpion Stings; Where to get help?
