IUCN Snake Specialist Group
@iucn-snake.bsky.social
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
Snake education is becoming increasingly important and popular globally. Mr Owen Bachhuber, PhD candidate from Arizona State University in the USA, shares some research findings on the topic: news.asu.edu/20260713-env...
Beyond the bite: Finding respect for snakes | ASU News
Snakes will never win a popularity contest.The low-profile reptiles have amassed a following of haters that dates back to Biblical times. The “serpent” is often associated with deception, danger and e...
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An emerging fungal disease, likely originating from captivity, is spreading to wild snakes across 5 species in Queensland so far. Dr Shelly Butcher of Uni of Queensland is researching the topic to guide management and conservation efforts. Don't release your pet snake! www.bhg.com.au/garden/funga...
Wildlife researchers raise the alarm on "fatal" new snake disease sweeping Southeast Queensland
Wildlife researchers and snake catchers warn of a contagious new snake disease. Find out how to spot the warning signs.
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Another productive and enjoyable meeting of our regional (Australia/Melanesia/Oceania) group under the IUCN SSC Snake Specialist Group! A few things we got up to this time: We made plans for the World Congress of Snakes (see www.worldsnakes26.com), ...(1/n)
Exciting times for snake knowledge sharing this year! The World Congress of Snakes is happening for the first time ever! It'll be held 1–4Oct 2026 in Sri Lanka. Early-bird registration ends 31March. We have several members of our Snake Specialist Group planning to attend. www.worldsnakes26.com
First World Congress on Snakes 2026 | Inaugural International Snake Conference | Kandy, Sri Lanka
Join the first-ever World Congress on Snakes (WSC 2026) - a historic inaugural event featuring world-renowned keynote speakers, symposia, workshops, and groundbreaking research presentations. October ...
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Another IUCN's Australia/Melanesia/Oceania chapter mtg of the Snake Specialist Group! We discuss key conservation issues, IUCN red-list listings in dev., share history on current issues, key contacts, discuss global snake education msging/activities, grant availabilities, & future research.
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...
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
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
A little journey for you today about snakes 🐍. Scroll down through 8 images for the whole story. #SnakeEducation #Snakes #SnakeHeroes
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 · 2y agoMy 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...
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.
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
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
Members highlight! Dr Timothy Colston is a member of our #IUCN Snake Specialist Group, working on Neotropical and African herps...more below 🤓.
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!
Does anyone have any images they've taken of the below boa species? If so, two of our Snake Specialist Group members, A/Prof Graham Reynolds and Professor Bob Henderson, would love to hear from you for their upcoming book, 'Boas of the World'!
One of our esteemed members, Rom Whitaker, has published their memoir! Sure to inform and entertain. Here's the link to order it: amazon.in/Snakes-Drugs...
Members highlight! This time, it's our fearless leader, the Chair of our #IUCN Snake Specialist Group, Dr Daniel Natusch. Thanks for leading us!
Big news. Prof Shine etal have scientifically proven the 100s of millions of $ (just in 1 region) saved by farmers choosing to keep mice-eating snakes around rather than killing the helpful snakes, contrasted w/ the very small risk of snakebite for farmers tinyurl.com/yp87xksb #herps #snakes
Another productive region-specific meeting Nov 2023. #IUCN Oceania Snake Specialist Grp. Clockwise: Gavin Bedford, @cnzdenek.bsky.social, Mark O' Shea, Rick Shine, @chrisjolly.bsky.social, Jessica Lyons, & our local leader Melissa Bruton. Discussing progress, projects, conferences, & funding.
