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112: Why We Should Save Snakes | Michael Starkey
Michael Starkey is the Executive Director and Founder of Save The Snakes, an organization dedicated to snake conservation and mitigating Human-Snake conflict. In the episode, Michael explains why it was The W.H.O’s decision to classify snakebite as a “neglected tropical disease” that motivated him to found the organization. We discuss the work Save The Snakes does, and how it impacts snake conservation. Michael also tells us about snakebite, including what to do if you’re bitten and what to avoid. Michael also lays out the future plans for Save The Snakes.
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Michael Starkey is the Executive Director and Founder of Save The Snakes, an organization dedicated to snake conservation and mitigating Human-Snake conflict. In the episode, Michael explains why it was The W.H.O’s decision to classify snakebite as a “neglected tropical disease” that motivated him to found the organization. We discuss the work Save The Snakes does, and how it impacts snake conservation. Michael also tells us about snakebite, including what to do if you’re bitten and what to avoid. Michael also lays out the future plans for Save The Snakes.
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