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Dedicated to Promoting Understanding and the Conservation of our Native Reptiles through Communication, Education and Interaction.



FGASA - Field Guides Association of Southern Africa
 
International Society of Zoological Sciences
 
NOSA Approved snake awareness and snake handling courses



Welcome to Johan Marais's Reptile Ventures!

Johan Marais, internationally known herpetologist and author of numerous books on Snakes and Reptiles in Southern Africa is now offering various exciting new Reptile Ventures to reptile enthusiasts, corporate and industrial bodies including:

  1. Training courses for reptile enthusiasts and persons in the wildlife industries including:
  1. Corporate Talks & Demonstrations - read more
  2. Environmental Impact Assessments: Assessments on reptiles and amphibians for EIA reports, conducted throughout Africa.
  3. Reptile Safaris into the more interesting parts of Southern Africa. The safaris are offered to keen naturalists and herpetologists. The safaris will be to view as many reptiles and amphibians in a given area with the emphasis on photography. No reptiles or amphibians will be removed from the wild. Johan Marais has done extensive field work in Southern Africa including Namibia. Such a safari can be quite rustic with a fair amount of camping or in luxury accommodation, depending on your requirements.

Accreditation:

  • Johan Marais is accredited by the International Society of Zoological Sciences
  • He is an endorsed Training Provider registered with the Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA).
  • The snake awareness and snake handling courses have been approved by NOSA

Successful delegates will be awarded a certificate upon completion of the course

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2012 UPCOMING SNAKE TRAINING COURSES:
 

12/5/2012:  Rhino and Lion Park - Cradle of Mankind. Snake Awareness, Identification, First Aid, treatment and snake handling


18 - 22 May 2012. Bela Bela. Rooitrok Bosskool with Johan. See brochure.


9/6/2012: Ndlondlo Reptile Park. Snake Awareness and Venomous snake handling


10/6/2012: St. Lucia Crocodile Centre. Snake Awareness and Venomous snake handling


16/6/2012: Mokolodi Nature Reserve. Presentation plus Snake Handling & Awareness course. See brochure


 

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