Conall

About
Species
- Chameleons
- Crocodiles
- Geckos
- Frogs
- Lizards
- Monitors
- Snakes
- Terrapins
- Tortoises
- Turtles
Posts
Field Trips
In the Media
Books & Courses
Resources
Contact

About
Species
- Chameleons
- Crocodiles
- Geckos
- Frogs
- Lizards
- Monitors
- Snakes
- Terrapins
- Tortoises
- Turtles
Posts
Field Trips
In the Media
Books & Courses
Resources
Contact

About
Species
- Chameleons
- Crocodiles
- Geckos
- Frogs
- Lizards
- Monitors
- Snakes
- Terrapins
- Tortoises
- Turtles
Posts
Field Trips
In the Media
Books & Courses
Resources
Contact

Search

Home | Search

[ultimate_heading main_heading=”Search Results” alignment=”left” margin_design_tab_text=””][/ultimate_heading]

Found 475 result(s), displaying page 2 of 48

Eastern Cape Dwarf Chameleon (Bradypodion ventrale)

Full Name: Eastern Cape Dwarf Chameleon (Bradypodion ventrale) / Afrikaans Common Name: Ooskaap Dwergverkleurmannetjie

Pondo Dwarf Chameleon (Bradypodion caffer)

Full Name: Pondo Dwarf Chameleon (Bradypodion caffer) / Afrikaans Common Name: Pondo Dwergverkelurmannetjie

Drakensberg Dwarf Chameleon (Bradypodion dracomontanum)

Full Name: Drakensberg Dwarf Chameleon (Bradypodion dracomontanum) / Afrikaans Common Name: Drakensberg Dwergverkleurmannetjie

Kentani Dwarf Chameleon (Bradypodion kentanicum)

Full Name: Kentani Dwarf Chameleon (Bradypodion kentanicum) / Afrikaans Common Name: Kentani Dwergverkleurmannetjie

Elandsberg Dwarf Chameleon (Bradypodion taeniabronchum)

Full Name: Elandsberg Dwarf Chameleon (Bradypodion taeniabronchum) / Afrikaans Common Name: Elandsberg Dwergverkleurmannetjie

Setaro’s Dwarf Chameleon (Bradypodion setaroi)

Full Name: Setaro's Dwarf Chameleon (Bradypodion setaroi) / Afrikaans Common Name: Setaro se Dwergverkleurmannetjie

Marshall’s Pygmy Chameleon (Rhampholeon marshalli)

Full Name: Marshall's Pygmy Chameleon (Rhampholeon marshalli) / Afrikaans Common Name: Marshall se Afrika-blaarverkleurmannetjie

Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus)

Full Name: Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) / Afrikaans Common Name: Nylkrokodil

African Bullfrog (Pyxicephalus edulis)

Full Name: African Bullfrog (Pyxicephalus edulis) / Afrikaans Common Name: Kleinbrulpadda

Angola Reed Frog (Hyperolius parallelus)

Full Name: Angola Reed Frog (Hyperolius parallelus) / Afrikaans Common Name: Angolese Rietpadda

Found 475 result(s), displaying page 2 of 48

Johan Marais is a naturalist, conservationist, herpetologist, and photographer and has been involved with reptiles for over forty years. Johan has done extensive field work with leading herpetologists and has written a number of books on reptiles – his books have sold over half a million copies to date. He has contributed to a variety of magazine and newspaper articles, television and radio programmes, and is well-known on the corporate talk circuit. He is also often called upon to present talks on snakes and snakebite in Africa at international symposia and is a Basic Life Support instructor.

Browse

Field Trips
In the Media
Posts
- Yesteryear

Facebook

About

Johan Marais is a naturalist, conservationist, herpetologist, and photographer and has been involved with reptiles for over forty years. Johan has done extensive field work with leading herpetologists and has written a number of books on reptiles - his books have sold over half a million copies to date. He has contributed to a variety of magazine and newspaper articles, television and radio programmes, and is well-known on the corporate talk circuit. He is also often called upon to present talks on snakes and snakebite in Africa at international symposia and is a Basic Life Support instructor.

Instagram

Last chance to book for our final Gauteng level 1

Last chance to book for our final Gauteng level 1 course of 2024!

Have all the questions you've ever had about snakes, answered by industry professionals and learn new skills.

Booking is essential and can be done online here: https://bit.ly/4eTmnAK or email us on courses@asiorg.co.za

#snakecourse #gautengsnakecourse #gautengevents #africansnakebiteinstitute #snakeawareness #snakeeducation

From Ab Abercrombie : A CELEBRATION OF SPIDERS I

From Ab Abercrombie :

A CELEBRATION OF SPIDERS

In a traditional Jewish story (at least Google says it’s traditional) young David asks God why He/She made so many darn spiders. The Great I AM replied, “Someday you’ll know, and you’ll thank me.” Later, with King Saul’s soldiers in hot pursuit, the fugitive David ducked into a cave to hide. Immediately, a big orbweaver spun her web across the cave’s entrance. Seeing the web, pursuing soldiers said, “Look at the spiderweb; he couldn’t be in here; let’s go.”

I hope that the story is true, but whether it is or not, spiders are wonderful creatures! Worldwide, 50,000 species have been formally described; at least that many more remain to be “discovered.” They can be found on every continent (yes, all seven). The smallest spider is a species of the Samoan genus Patu: males average 0.015” total body length. The largest, the Goliath Birdeater, is from northern South America. Total body length is approximately 5”; with legs extended, this delightful animal is about a foot long. Our beloved field colleague, Jessica Hinson wants one (or another one, or two…) for Christmas!

South Carolina is greatly blessed with spiders. We have about 600 named species. Only three of these are potentially dangerous. The two Black Widows—Southern, mostly in the Lowcountry; Northern, mostly in the Upstate—are well known, with their shiny black abdomens boldly marked in red. The Brown Widow looks (to me) like a Black Widow wearing brown and tan camouflage paint. They are a tropical species, rare, but occasionally found throughout the state. None of the Widows are likely to bite you unless you mess with them, but I reckon that it’s possible to mess with them unintentionally. Now, alas, I should also mention the Brown Recluse Spider. There are 10 documented sightings in South Carolina; I believe that all have been attributed to the movement of household goods from out of state. While I taught at Wofford, I had many spiders brought to me as potential BRSs. None were.

Prof Aaron Bauer being awarded a Lifetime Achievem

Prof Aaron Bauer being awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Herpetological Association of Africa for his exceptional contribution to African herpetology.
Aaron has over 700 scientific papers published and has described over 300 reptile species including Marais' Gecko (Pachydactylus maraisi) which he named after me.

Instagram post 18018111572358236

Instagram post 18018111572358236

Instagram post 18045635492288340

Instagram post 18045635492288340

Last day of the 16th Herpetological Association of

Last day of the 16th Herpetological Association of Africa conference in Wilderness and our bags are packed. Thankfully a sunny morning for our daily river crossing from out accommodation.

Black Friday is finally here! Check out the deals

Black Friday is finally here!

Check out the deals on our snake handling equipment - www.africansnakebiteinstitute.com, or email us on info@asiorg.co.za

#blackfriday #africansnakebiteinstitute #snakehandlingequipment #snaketongs #snakehooks #scorpiontorches

Presented on the Durban Dwarf Burrowing Skink (Sce

Presented on the Durban Dwarf Burrowing Skink (Scelotes inornatus) at the 16th Herpetological Association of Africa conference in Wilderness.

Snake Awareness and Venomous Snake Handling course

Snake Awareness and Venomous Snake Handling course in the Western Cape.

#snakecourses #snakeawareness #snakehandling #snakehandlingtraining #education #conservation #snakebite #venomoussnakes #venomoussnakehandling #snakeeducation #healthandsafety #snakecatcher #snakeremoval #snakerescuer #firstaidforsnakebite #snakesofig #snake #snakesofinstagram

The crossing. Heading for the second last day of t

The crossing. Heading for the second last day of the 16th Herpetological Association of Africa conference in Wilderness.

Aaron Bauer auctioning off the late Don Broadley's

Aaron Bauer auctioning off the late Don Broadley's T-shirt at the HAA Conference auction. Participants purchased reptile paraphernalia with enthusiasm and over R60, 000. 00 went into the HAA coffers.

Instagram post 18028723172528418

Instagram post 18028723172528418

Done and dusted in Vaalwater today. Another great

Done and dusted in Vaalwater today. Another great group of deleagtes all keen to learn more about snakes.

#snakecourse #africansnakebiteinstitute #snakeawareness #snakeeducation #venomoussnakehandling #vaalwatersnakecourse

Test time at the Snake Awareness and Venomous Snak

Test time at the Snake Awareness and Venomous Snake Handling course in the Waterberg.

#snakecourses #snakeawareness #snakehandling #snakehandlingtraining #education #conservation #snakebite #venomoussnakes #venomoussnakehandling #snakeeducation #healthandsafety #snakecatcher #snakeremoval #snakerescuer #firstaidforsnakebite #snakesofig #snake #snakesofinstagram

Crossing the Kaaiman River to get from our accommo

Crossing the Kaaiman River to get from our accommodation to our vehicle, on the way to the 16th Herpetological Association of Africa conference in Wilderness. Three nights and three of our party have ended up in the water. Let's see what happens in the days ahead.

Day two of the 16th Herpetological Association of

Day two of the 16th Herpetological Association of Africa conference in Wilderness.

Day two of the 16th Herpetological Association of

Day two of the 16th Herpetological Association of Africa conference in Wilderness and we are well prepared for the rain.

Another corporate team upskilled in snake removal!

Another corporate team upskilled in snake removal!
A great session today in the Western Cape.

#snakes #snakecourse #snakeawareness #snakeeducation #venomoussnakehandling #africansnakebiteinstitute #corporatetraining #healthandsafety

Quiz night at the 16th Herpetological Association

Quiz night at the 16th Herpetological Association of Africa conference.

The African Snakebite Institute merchandising stan

The African Snakebite Institute merchandising stand at the Herpetological Association of Africa conference in Wilderness.

#snakecourses #snakeawareness #snakehandling #snakehandlingtraining #education #conservation #snakebite #venomoussnakes #venomoussnakehandling #snakeeducation #healthandsafety #snakecatcher #snakeremoval #snakerescuer #firstaidforsnakebite #snakesofig #snake #snakesofinstagram

#snakecourses #snakeawareness #snakehandling #snak

#snakecourses #snakeawareness #snakehandling #snakehandlingtraining #education #conservation #snakebite #venomoussnakes #venomoussnakehandling #snakeeducation #healthandsafety #snakecatcher #snakeremoval #snakerescuer #firstaidforsnakebite #snakesofig #snake #snakesofinstagram

And we are off to the Wilderness Hotel for our fir

And we are off to the Wilderness Hotel for our first day at the Herpetological Association of Africa conference.

Settled in our house in Wilderness and ready for t

Settled in our house in Wilderness and ready for the HAA conference.

Places of Worship. Nederduits Gereformeerde Church

Places of Worship. Nederduits Gereformeerde Church, Uniondale.

#placesofworship #churches #architecture #religion #christianity

Facebook

CONTACT

Phone: +27 82 494 2039 Email: johan@asiorg.co.za

© Johan Marais 2021 | Terms & Conditions | Built by CLC

ASI Newsletter

Sign up to have the free African Snakebite Institute newsletter delivered to your inbox:

Name

Email