African Snakebite Institute

African Snakebite Institute

6/12/2025, 1:28:52 PM

🐍 Check out our new Snake Comparisons! View the graphic to see the differences between commonly confused species. See more snake comparisons online here: https://www.africansnakebiteinstitute.com/snake-comparisons/ #snakes #snakeawareness #snakeeducation #africansnakebiteinstitute #africansnakes

African Snakebite Institute

6/13/2025, 6:47:31 AM

Happy Birthday to our incredible CEO, Johan Marais! From a passionate young reptile enthusiast to a globally respected herpetologist and best-selling author, Johan has played a pivotal role in raising snake awareness and education across Africa. Through his vision and unwavering dedication, he has reached hundreds of thousands of people—sharing his expertise through his popular books, an impressive social media presence, and hands-on training of thousands every year. We're truly grateful to have such an inspiring and passionate leader at the helm. Wishing you a fantastic day, Johan! – The ASI Team

African Snakebite Institute

6/10/2025, 6:36:49 AM

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African Snakebite Institute

5/29/2025, 2:37:58 PM

Mozambique Spitting Cobra (Naja mossambica) - Highly Venomous. The Mozambique Spitting Cobra is fairly common across its range. The diet of this snake consists largely of frogs, small mammals, birds and snakes, including the Puff Adder. It is active on overcast days, but more active at night, often ending up in houses where people are bitten while asleep. This snake accounts for the majority of serious snakebite cases in Southern Africa but fatalities are rare. It also spits it venom and does not always spread a hood when doing so. Its venom is potently cytotoxic causing pain, swelling, blisters and in many cases severe tissue damage. Antivenom is effective against the venom of this species.

African Snakebite Institute

2/16/2025, 5:38:21 AM

Western Keeled Snake (Pythonodipsas carinata) - Mildly Venomous. A nocturnal snake that inhabits rocky desert areas of Namibia and southern Angola. The Western Keeled snake averages 50 cm but can reach 80 cm in length. Females are larger than males. This snake feeds on lizards, especially geckos and skinks, but will also take small rodents and even birds. It may be confused with the Horned Adder, but is more slender in build. This snake lays up to 16 eggs in late summer. It has large back fangs, and bites readily if handled, but the venom has no effect on humans. More info here: https://www.africansnakebiteinstitute.com/snake/western-keeled-snake/ #snake #africansnakebiteinstitute #snakeeducation #snakeawareness #snakeconservation

African Snakebite Institute

2/15/2025, 4:29:24 PM

Fully booked level 1 Snake Awareness, First aid for Snakebite and Venomous Snake Handling course at Exotic Animal World Klapmuts today. If you couldn't make it onto this course, our next Western Cape course takes place on the 15th of March. Please email Michelle on [email protected] for details. #snakes #snakecourse #snakeawreness #snakeeducation #firstaidforsnakebite #venomoussnakehandling #westerncapesnakecourse

African Snakebite Institute

2/14/2025, 7:34:30 AM

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African Snakebite Institute

2/16/2025, 3:08:45 PM

Common Snakes of Nelspruit - free snake poster! To help spread snake awareness and education, we make all of our posters (over 400) available as free high resolution downloads from our website. We have posters for countries, provinces, major cities, national parks and special interest areas. Get yours here: https://www.africansnakebiteinstitute.com/posters/ #snakes #snakeawareness #snakeeducation #nelspruit #snakesofnelspruit #africansnakebiteinstitute

African Snakebite Institute

2/14/2025, 5:18:39 AM

Olive Grass Snake (Psammophis mossambicus) - Mildly Venomous. A large, fast-moving diurnal snake that reaches a maximum length of 1.8 m. It is very quick to escape, invariably disappears down the closest hole but bites readily if handled. Because of its size and habit of lifting its head well off the ground, this snake is often mistaken for a Black Mamba or female Boomslang. It climbs well and is often found in shrubs. Over much of its range, especially northern KZN, it is one of the most frequently encountered snakes. It is often killed on roads. It preys on lizards, frogs, small mammals, birds and other snakes, including venomous ones. The venom of the Olive Grass Snake is mild and has little effect on humans. More info here: https://www.africansnakebiteinstitute.com/snake/olive-grass-snake/ #snakeawareness #snakeeducation #snakeconservation #africansnakebiteinstitute #snakes

African Snakebite Institute

2/12/2025, 8:00:00 PM

Still 4 spots left for the course this Saturday. Full course info and booking forms can be found online here: https://bit.ly/40EEzsJ or email us on [email protected] #snakecourse #snakeawareness #westerncapesnakecourse #africansnakebiteinstitute #firstaidofsnakebite #venomoussnakehandling #capesnakecourse