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
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.
October 31, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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...
October 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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
October 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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
#SnakeWeek
#SnakeWeek2025
@snakeweek.bsky.social
June 21, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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
#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
#SnakeEducation #Snakes #SnakeHeroes
May 20, 2025 at 5:25 AM
A little journey for you today about snakes 🐍. Scroll down through 8 images for the whole story.
#SnakeEducation #Snakes #SnakeHeroes
#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.
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...
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
May 4, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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.
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.
February 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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
February 24, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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
February 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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!
February 11, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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.
February 11, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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.
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.
January 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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.
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.
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.
November 21, 2024 at 4:21 AM
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.
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.
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
November 21, 2024 at 4:19 AM
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!
November 21, 2024 at 4:19 AM
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!
November 21, 2024 at 4:17 AM
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 🤓.
#IUCN Snake Specialist Group, working on Neotropical and African herps...more below 🤓.
November 21, 2024 at 4:14 AM
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, 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!
Save The Snakes. A lover of snakes and doer of good!
November 21, 2024 at 4:14 AM
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!
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'!
November 21, 2024 at 4:12 AM
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...
Here's the link to order it: amazon.in/Snakes-Drugs...
November 21, 2024 at 4:12 AM
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...
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!
November 21, 2024 at 4:10 AM
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
November 21, 2024 at 4:08 AM
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.
#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.
November 21, 2024 at 4:07 AM
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.
#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.