Name: Snake Awareness with Geoff Coombe OAM
Start: 2025-02-26T18:00:00+10:30
Location: 15 High St, Willunga, SA, Australia, South Australia 5172

Join us for an essential session on snake awareness with renowned snake expert Geoff Coombe OAM. Aimed at bushcare volunteers, property owners, and nature enthusiasts, this event will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to safely handle encounters with snakes in natural environments. Topics covered include:
- Common snakes you might encounter
- Busting snake myths and dealing with ophidiophobia (fear of snakes)
- The latest research on venomous snake behavior, especially Eastern Brown Snakes
- Basics of snake biology and ecology
- Identifying local snakes
- Managing human-snake interactions
- Live demonstration of venomous snakes by Geoff
About Geoff Coombe OAM
THIS IS NOT A SNAKE FIRST AID COURSE, BUT IT MAY LEAD INTO ONE IF THERE IS INTEREST.
If the cost is prohibitive, please contact [email protected] to discuss options.
Geoff Coombe, recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2023, is an expert in snake awareness and first aid. He has been involved with reptiles for many decades and has trained people across Australia and New Zealand in snake handling and safety. As the founder of Living with Wildlife, Geoff has educated thousands of people on safely coexisting with snakes, particularly in urban, rural, and remote environments. He is known for breaking down myths and misconceptions about snakes, helping people respect rather than fear these animals.This workshop is seeded by Green Adelaide.