A Treatise on Responsible Snake Handling

This comprehensive work addresses the issues of safe and responsible handling of venomous snakes. In addition to expected topics such as the use of professional tools and the handling of venomous snakes in captivity, or during removal and relocation, the author shares his wealth of experience gained during his stay on the island of Mindanao.

Jan Pavlas has participated in numerous herpetological field expeditions. Over the past three years, he has spent more than 250 days and nights observing the reptiles and amphibians of Mindanao in their natural habitats. Even seemingly minor issues, like for example the mental aspects of working with venomous snakes, were not overlooked.

This work also contains interviews with four trusted experts. Filip Ambrož (Venomous Snake Breeder, Author of True Cobras (Genus Naja) & Zookeeper at Zoo Dvorec, Czech Republic), Dan Valenta (Venomous Snake Breeder, Herpetoculturist & Animal Handler at Faunafilm s.r.o., Czech Republic), Ashley Kemp (Manager at African Snakebite Institute, South Africa), and Milan Oselský (Wildlife Conservationist, Educator & Owner of herpetolog.sk, Slovak Republic) shared their incredible experience.

A Treatise on Responsible Snake Handling is a valuable resource for everyone who wants to learn more about venomous snakes. Knowledge and responsibility are undoubtedly the key to living safely in areas where these fascinating yet dangerous creatures can be found. 

92 pages (A4)