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IUCN Snake Specialist Group

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An arm of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)/Species Survival Commission (SSC). A global network of scientists, conservationists, governments, and other groups dedicated to the conservation of snakes and their habitats. IUCNsnake.org

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IUCN Snake Specialist Group @iucn-snake.bsky.social · 3d

There’s so much misinformation about snakes, especially w/ rattlesnakes. A new @ologies.bsky.social podcast featuring @emilytaylorscience.com sets the record straight! We think it’s a stellar combo of evidence-based info, comedy, and intrigue. Listen here www.alieward.com/ologies/crot...

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IUCN Snake Specialist Group @iucn-snake.bsky.social · 3d

For those of you who missed any #SnakeWeek talks that we (IUCN Snake Specialist Group) helped organise, have no fear...the @snakeweek.bsky.social YouTube channel is here! Watch & learn about snakes and snake researchers at your own pace. Some evening entertainment for you! www.youtube.com/@SnakeWeek

IUCN Snake Specialist Group @iucn-snake.bsky.social · Jun 21

Snake Week, a whole week to celebrate and learn about snakes, is less than one month away! 13–19 July 2025. Register for online talks from around the world in the Snake Week Speaker Series at www.SnakeWeek.org.

#SnakeWeek
#SnakeWeek2025
@snakeweek.bsky.social

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IUCN Snake Specialist Group @iucn-snake.bsky.social · May 20

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IUCN Snake Specialist Group @iucn-snake.bsky.social · May 20

A little journey for you today about snakes 🐍. Scroll down through 8 images for the whole story.
#SnakeEducation #Snakes #SnakeHeroes

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IUCN Snake Specialist Group @iucn-snake.bsky.social · May 4

One of our members, Dr @cnzdenek.bsky.social, co-authored a piece in @theconversation.com with Dr @tnwjackson.bsky.social, detailing the development of a new, broad-spectrum snake antivenom, in part derived from a human donor. Read the story for more details.

Dr Christina N. Zdenek @cnzdenek.bsky.social · May 3

My article in @theconversation.com today w/ @tnwjackson.bsky.social discusses progress on a new antivenom for snakebite. A topic that needs ⬆️ resources, research, & gov’t commitments, esp in India, & sub-Saharan Africa where the burden of snakebite is severe.

theconversation.com/super-antibo...

‘Super antibodies’ for snake toxins: how a dangerous DIY experiment helped scientists make a new antivenom

A man spent 18 years injecting himself with venom, almost dying more than once – and now his blood is behind a new snakebite treatment.

theconversation.com

IUCN Snake Specialist Group @iucn-snake.bsky.social · Feb 24

India experiences an extreme burden from snakebite each year, averaging 58,000 snakebite deaths annually. Some good news to help combat this problem: a new app for everyday Indians to connect with snake catchers and hospitals across India in times of emergency to help prevent and manage snakebite.

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IUCN Snake Specialist Group @iucn-snake.bsky.social · Feb 24

Have you heard of The Orianne Society? Well, now you have! They do snake research, conservation, and education. All the good things! Check them out at www.orianne.org

IUCN Snake Specialist Group @iucn-snake.bsky.social · Feb 24

Members highlight! This time, we're proud to highlight West Indian Boas. This is a conservation initiative operated by Jeff Murray and Michael Saina, working to better understand and conserve West Indian Boas. Check them out at www.westindianboas.org

IUCN Snake Specialist Group @iucn-snake.bsky.social · Feb 11

We're excited to share that, for the first time ever, there will be a whole week dedicated to snake appreciation globally! It's called #SnakeWeek2025, and we at SSG have partnered with #SnakeWeek to run events throughout the exciting week in July and promote the week widely. Please share!

IUCN Snake Specialist Group @iucn-snake.bsky.social · Feb 11

The Oceania sub-group of the SSG just finished mtg today! We caught up on all our ongoing snake work, discussed various conservation issues, linked people for expert advice on specific topics, & made some plans for core funding pursuits for the group to support snake science and conservation.

IUCN Snake Specialist Group @iucn-snake.bsky.social · Jan 4

Happy New Year!
We hope your year is full of #snake safety, #coexistence w/ snakes, and maybe even celebrating snakes! To bring in the new year, we have a sparkling profile image of a Coffee Snake (Ninia atrata) from the island of Trinidad & Tobago, just north of Venezuela in South America.

IUCN Snake Specialist Group @iucn-snake.bsky.social · Nov 21

Who loves pythons??!
Our member's highlight today is Dr Bedford, our group's Oenpelli Python expert. We are grateful for his contributions, such as his regular attendance and discussions at our local Oceania chapter of the IUCN's Snake Specialist Group.

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IUCN Snake Specialist Group @iucn-snake.bsky.social · Nov 21

Another productive meeting the other day with the Oceania regional chapter of the IUCN Snake Specialist Group! Including bringing expert minds together to try and solve some bewildering mysteries uncovered in recent research w/in the group relating to snake conservation in Oz. #herps #snakes

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IUCN Snake Specialist Group @iucn-snake.bsky.social · Nov 21

Members highlight! John Murphy has a long history with snakes, adding an immense knowledge base to the field of herpetology. We're fortunate to also have him as a Communications Officer for our #IUCN Snake Specialist Group!

IUCN Snake Specialist Group @iucn-snake.bsky.social · Nov 21

Members Highlight! We're so lucky to have Dr Melissa Bruton on our team, leading the IUCN Oceania chapter of the IUCN Snake Specialist Group! #herps #snakes

IUCN Snake Specialist Group @iucn-snake.bsky.social · Nov 21

Members highlight! @cnzdenek.bsky.social did her PhD on venom and antivenom and now works on the human-snake conflict. She is an instructor for the Australian Reptile Academy and avidly communicates her science to the wider community!

IUCN Snake Specialist Group @iucn-snake.bsky.social · Nov 21

Members highlight! Dr Timothy Colston is a member of our
#IUCN Snake Specialist Group, working on Neotropical and African herps...more below 🤓.

IUCN Snake Specialist Group @iucn-snake.bsky.social · Nov 21

Members highlight! Meet @hiralnaik.bsky.social, an active member of our #IUCN Snake Specialist Group and for
Save The Snakes. A lover of snakes and doer of good!