UNDERSTANDING THE SNAKES
3-day Hands-on-Training about Snakes
April 11-13, 2025 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Organized by
PAKISTAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
3-km Choa Saidan Shah Road, Kallar Kahar, District Chakwal
WhatsApp: 0333-5214333, Email: www.wildlife.org.pk
Around 40,000 snake bite cases are reported annually in Pakistan claiming around 3000 lives.
Surprisingly, not all snakes are venomous, yet fear alone can prove fatal. Even educated individuals
struggle as medical professionals face challenges identifying snake species, hindering treatment. This
alarming lack of awareness spans sectors from trained personnel to laymen, resulting in 3000 annual
deaths. Let’s tackle this crisis together.
Objectives of the Training
- Comprehensive grasp of snake biology, ecology and behavior
- Proficiency in snake identification
- Proficiency in distinguishing venomous and non-venomous snakes
- Acquisition of essential snake handling and first aid techniques
- Familiarity with snake-keeping and rearing techniques
- Dispelling myths and addressing misconceptions surrounding snakes
- Thorough understanding of snake bite issues and the concept of anti-venom and its application
Organizers
- Pakistan Wildlife Foundation, Islamabad
- Punjab Wildlife & Parks Department, Government of the Punjab
- National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad
Venue
Pakistan Wildlife Foundation
3-km Choa Saidan Shah Road, Kallar Kahar, District Chakwal
Available Seats
- Participants from GB = 03
- Participants from AJK = 03
- Participants from KP = 03
- Participants from Islamabad = 03
- Participants from Punjab = 03
- Participants from Sindh = 05
- Participants from Baluchistan = 05
- Total Available Seats = 25
Who Can Apply
Both male and female nature lovers can apply, including;
- Doctors, teachers, researchers, students, nature lovers
- Representatives of wildlife and forests departments
- Representatives of conservation organizations
Resource Persons
- Ecologists and Herpetologists from Academia
- Medical and Veterinary doctors
- Anti-venom experts from National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad
- Snake keepers and Snake charmers
Training Highlights
- Snake handling techniques (Theory and Practical)
- Lectures, presentations and questions & answers sessions
- Award of certificate on successful completion of the training
- Meetings with senior wildlife ecologists and herpetologists
Topics to be covered
- Introduction to the snakes
- Morphology and Biology of snakes
- Ecological role of snakes
- Diversity / types of snakes in Pakistan
- Techniques / methodology for research on snakes
- Venomous and non-venomous snakes of Pakistan
- Why do snakes bite ?Biting mechanism of snakes
- Snake bite problems in Pakistan
- Antidote or cure for snake bite
- What is Anti-venom ? How anti-venom is produced ?
- Role of National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad in Anti-venom production
- Manka, snake charmer and cure for snake bite
- Snake farming and keeping as pets
- How to avoid snakes in human settlements
- Snakes are friends and not enemies
Registration Fee
- Rs. 7,000/- For students
- Rs. 10,000/- For other nature lovers
Please Note:
- Registration fee will cover the;
o Accommodation charges
o Food charges
o Study material charges
o Certificate charges - No TA / DA claims are accepted
- No travel expenses are covered
JOIN US FOR A CRUCIAL TRAINING SESSION ABOUT SNAKES
FOR REGISTRATION
- Download and fill up the registration form available at; www.wildlife.org.pk
- WhatsApp the completed form at; 0333-5214333 or 0300-6581820
- OR email the completed form to; info@wildlife.org.pk
- Attach a copy of your final educational degree
- Attach a copy of your ID card
- Last date for application is: March 20, 2025
- Interview date (Telephonic): March 25-26, 2025 (Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed)
- Selected candidates will be informed by: March 28, 2025
- Training dates: April 11-13, 2025
- Selected candidates will have to deposit the Registration Fee in;
o Bank Name : Faysal Bank Limited
o Account Title : Pakistan Wildlife Foundation
o Account No. : 3061301000008096
o IBAN : PK27FAYS3061301000008096
This is an equal opportunity for both male and female candidates from throughout Pakistan
Pakistan Wildlife Foundation
Plot No. B-1, Street No. 2, P&V Scheme No. 2, Chak Shahzad Farms, Park Road, Islamabad
Phone / WhatsApp: 0092-333-5214333 Email: www.wildlife.org.pk
Reg. Form Snakes Training