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The responsible study, care, and management of venomous reptiles — venom biology, bite prevention, antivenom, lock systems, transport, emergency plans, legal compliance, public safety.
Venomous animals and toxicology covers the responsible study, care, and management of venomous reptiles and medically significant species. This discipline includes venom biology, venom delivery systems, bite prevention, antivenom awareness, lock systems, caging standards, transport protocols, emergency action plans, legal compliance, keeper safety, public safety, and ethical considerations. The goal is to teach respect, discipline, and professional-level responsibility around animals that carry serious risk.
George Van Horn · Kevin McCurley · Tom Crutchfield & more
Hot-keeping done right: lock systems, hook and tube work, transport, bite protocols, and the professional discipline that keeping venomous demands — taught by handlers who do it for real.
IN PROGRESSGeorge Van Horn
Responsible care and management of medically significant species — venom biology, lock systems, transport, emergency planning, and professional-grade discipline.
IN PROGRESSGeorge Van Horn
The procedure, the science, and the safety architecture behind venom extraction — taught by practitioners who do it for real.
IN PROGRESSEvery discipline feeds the certification path — formal, earned credentials produced with the faculty and always bought separately, never bundled into a membership. Certification courses begin releasing in Q4 2026.
