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by martyn on January 14, 2006
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Hey guys i ve heard that this pete blake guy teaches a 2 day course on handling venomous reptiles and he charges a lot of money . Is 2 days enough time to teach a person how to handle a very dangerous animal ?
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by Rabies on January 15, 2006
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The idea of having a course on keeping and maintaining venomous snakes is not wrong. What it does is it gives the student an insight in whats required if he/she decides to take the step of keeping these animals. It would be imperative during the course to inform the student that by no means does this qualify them as an adequate handler, and that mentorship is the next step forward towards being a venomous keeper.
The main question would be the content of the course, 12mths ago I was asked if I could do a 2hr presentation on venom and its clinical affects and first aid. Also a UK renowned Herp was asked if he could also present a lesson, which he also obliged. Both he and I were let down at the last minute. I'd spent approx 300hrs on a power point presentation and student handout, and the Herp was not informed at all of the cancellation. I'm annoyed because I'd sent him the student handout 2wks before the course started, giving him time to print out enough copies.
As far as I'm concerned, courses are good, it all depends who's running it!
John
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by martyn on January 15, 2006
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But do you think 2 days is enough to teach someone how to handle them and the money is a lot . Can you mentally prepare someone to handle things like that ?
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by Rabies on January 15, 2006
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The money is a lot, it was him who asked me to do the presentation! Would I do it again for him, no! No it does not give you enough experience to go and handle a venomous snake, but its a start in the right direction. Unfortunately things are not cheap, hotel bills, fuel costs for guest speakers, insurance for handling snakes etc etc.
There could be a few of us starting some form of course this year, with reputable speakers! More info may be available at a later stage.
John
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by paleoherp on January 16, 2006
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Pete blake is this pillok who has some how made a name for himself in the uk for his amazing knowledge and experiance in venomous snakes. I ve read his articles in the reptile care magazine . I have been told about his lectures and courses aswell . He aint as good as given credit for.
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shaun
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by Rabies on January 16, 2006
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Hi Iri
good to see you! I'm glad you recovered from your hair loss! LOL (pic in profile)
John
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by pmpimbura on January 16, 2006
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oh cheers john!!! Ive been a member on this site for ages , its the first time ive actually posted anything
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Iri Gill
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