NWCOA Certified U.S. Venomous Snake Safety and Handling Course - LEVEL 2
October 21, 2024 | 8:00 AM - 12:00PM
Commerce City, CO 80022
The NWCOA Venomous Snake Safety and Handling Course is designed to provide training and expertise for Wildlife Control Operators to safely engage with U.S. venomous snakes. This is a special in-person venomous snake handling training. Students will learn to properly trap, and manipulate venomous snakes in a safe and controlled setting. LIVE non-venomous and venomous snakes will be used for this practice. This training is taught by qualified instructors. To ensure practice and safety for all, this course is capped at 15 people per class – so sign-up quickly!
**NOTE: Prior to the handling training on October 21st, students will be given a FREE online course to learn more about venomous snake biology and behavior, snake identification, trapping, relocation and safety. Upon completion of this online and in-person course and successful passing of a written and skills test, the WCO will become NWCOA U.S. Venomous Snake Safety and Handling Certified. Successful students will also receive certificate of completion and have use of the logo mark in marketing materials.
Prerequisite: To sign up for NWCOA Certified U.S. Venomous Snake Safety and Handling Course - Level 2, you must first successfully pass the NWCOA Basic Safety and Handling for U.S. Reptiles and Amphibians Course, Level 1. The Level 1 course is offered online anytime.
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Topics Covered in this Level 2 Course:
- Online Portion: Venomous Snake Biology and Behavior, Common U.S. Venomous Snake identification, Trapping, Relocation, Safety
- In Person training on October 21st: Handling Certification with LIVE non-venomous and venomous snakes.
- Tools, techniques, and manipulation
- 1-hook technique
- Tongs technique
- 1-hook-and-tongs technique
- Containment, labeling and trapping
Price
- Members: $495
- Non-Members: $745
Location:
Pat Schroeder Visitors Center
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
6550 Gateway Rd. Bldg. 128
Commerce City, CO 80022
Accommodations near Location:
Staybridge Suites
8101 Northfield Blvd.
Denver, CO 80238
877-238-8889
Drury Inn & Suites Denver Central Park
4550 North Central Park Blvd.
Denver, CO 80238
303-373-1983
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