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Level 1 Venomous Handling Certification Course - Hastings, MI

Sat, Oct 04

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Pierce Cedar Creek Institute

Are you a land manager, environmental consultant, first responder, homeowner, zookeeper, veterinary professional, biologist, herpetology enthusiast, photographer, or anyone looking to learn how to safely handle venomous reptiles while receiving a professional certification? This course is for you!

Level 1 Venomous Handling Certification Course - Hastings, MI
Level 1 Venomous Handling Certification Course - Hastings, MI

Time & Location

Oct 04, 2025, 9:00 AM – Oct 05, 2025, 4:00 PM

Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, MI 49058, USA

About the Event

*Breakfast and lunch are included in the ticket price for this venue.

**On-site lodging is optional but encouraged due to the remote location. Lodging includes a single occupancy room, clean linens and towels, Wi-Fi, and a bonfire location with complimentary bonfire supplies. All of this on a 850+ acre nature preserve and field station with hiking trails rolling through pristine prairies, wetlands, and forests!

This two day course combines classroom instruction in important topics like native venomous snake species, ecology, snake anatomy and physiology, reproductive behavior, venom toxinology, emergency snakebite management, captive husbandry, and more; with hands on techniques like single hooking, double hooking, bagging, and containing venomous snakes.


These courses have been taught to thousands of students across the United States and set the industry standard in safe handling practices! 


Please note:

This course consists of two days of classroom instruction and hands-on training techniques which require potentially strenuous…


Tickets

  • Registration

    Sale ends

    Sep 15, 11:50 PM

    Your standard ticket includes a digital copy of the student handbook for your reference. This can be viewed on a smart phone, tablet, or laptop throughout the course. If you'd like to purchase a physical copy of the student handbook please choose the ticket + physical handbook option for your registration.

    From $459.00 to $629.00

    • $459.00

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    • $629.00

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