Snake Awareness & First Aid Training
Prepare for the Unexpected with Snake Safety Education
Critters Up Close delivers engaging snake safety workshops for schools, communities and events across Western Australia. Our program teaches participants how to respond safely during snake encounters, while debunking myths and reducing fear. Through live demonstrations and age-appropriate guidance, students and adults learn to identify common snake species, understand behaviour, and adopt safe practices during outdoor activities. Delivered by experienced wildlife professionals, this training ensures your group is informed, calm and capable in the face of potential danger. Whether for a school term or summer season, our sessions empower audiences with practical knowledge and environmental awareness.
What's Included in Your Snake Awareness Training
Each snake safety session features real-life demonstrations using calm, display-ready reptiles. Participants observe how snakes move, behave and react to their surroundings, with hands-on learning supported by expert instruction. Our training covers snake habitat awareness, defensive signals to watch for, and prevention strategies for both urban and bushland environments.
Central to the program is our snake bite first aid training, which walks participants through the correct pressure immobilisation technique, response timelines, and emergency steps. We provide all equipment required and can deliver the program indoors or outdoors. Sessions can be booked as one-hour, 90-minute or full-day formats, giving flexibility for schools, councils and event organisers.
Why Schools and Events Choose This Training
Our snake bite first aid training is not just informative, it’s potentially lifesaving. For schools, it aligns with science and health curriculum outcomes, offering an active learning experience that’s both memorable and empowering. For councils, scouts, bushwalking groups, environmental centres and community events, it delivers practical awareness that’s highly relevant during snake season.
Participants come away with confidence in how to respond to sightings and emergencies, helping to reduce panic and improve outcomes. Critters Up Close provides a professional, mobile solution tailored to your setting, audience and season. It’s an educational investment that builds safer, more resilient communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the training appropriate for children?
Yes. We tailor our snake safety presentations to suit different age groups, from young students to adults.
- Do participants get to handle snakes?Yes. Live snakes are handled in a safe and controlled environment. Animal welfare and safety is our top priority.
- What does the first aid training include?Our snake bite first aid training includes how to apply pressure immobilisation, when to call emergency services and what not to do.
- Can you visit regional schools or events?Yes, we offer this program across metropolitan and regional WA. Travel fees apply depending on location.
- How long is a standard session?Our standard session runs for one hour, with longer options available upon request.
- What animals are shown during training?We bring a selection of calm, display-trained reptiles including pythons and lizards, chosen for their temperament and relevance.
Contact Us
Critters Up Close
admin@crittersupclose.com.au
0407 000 012