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This engaging and practical workshop will explore snake awareness, envenomation, and current snakebite management through a combination of wildlife expertise and clinical insight.
Presenters:
Geoff Coombe OAM – Living with Wildlife
Rudy Dela Flora – Principal, Adelaide Snake Catchers
Chris Cotton – Intensive Care Paramedic, SA Ambulance Service
Together, Geoff and Rudy will discuss snake habitat, behaviour, and de-escalation techniques, including how to make properties less inviting to snakes. Chris will then cover the physiological effects of venom and current best practice for snakebite first aid and prehospital management.
Please note: Live snakes will be present during this session for educational demonstration purposes to illustrate snake behaviour in a safe, controlled environment.
Location: Mt Barker Ambulance Station- 361 Bald Hills Road, Mount Barker. South Australia 5251
Date: Tuesday, 11 November
Time: 6:30 pm arrival for a 7:00 pm start Session concludes at 9:00 pm
Cost: Free – joint SAAS and ACP event
Catering: A light meal will be provided by the Australasian College of Paramedicine. Please RSVP by 10 November and include any dietary requirements in your registration.
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