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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
and considered several snake experts for new membership globally. We'd like to thank Melissa Bruton for her ongoing, excellent chairing leadership of our regional group, and we look forward to progressing all things snakes into the future.
discussed the new Green Listing within the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species framework, which snake species to prioritise for listing, discussed our capacity to do so, what snake research is currently happening, connected some dots and people for future projects, ...(2/3)...
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
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.
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.
profile image of a snake with a red band around the neck. Words on the top of the image are Happy New Year. At the bottom, it says 'From' and then the logo 'Snake Specialist Group'
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.
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
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! We're so lucky to have Dr Melissa Bruton on our team, leading the IUCN Oceania chapter of the IUCN Snake Specialist Group! #herps #snakes
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!