S2E35: Snakes, Phobia and Ecology with Snake Catcher Gemma Smith

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In this episode, we’re chatting with conservationist, budding ecologist and snake catcher, Gemma Smith, about all things snakes. How to keep yourself and your children safe around snakes, what to do on the very chance you get bitten by a snake, the importance of snakes to our environment and for those who are scared of snakes, some tips on how to work on your fear and not pass it onto your children.

👉  Gemma shares

• Her story of how she got into snake catching
• Some of the signs we can be aware and teach to our kids as we coming into snake season
• How knowledge conquers fear
• Tips to help keep children safe around snakes when exploring in the bush
• Her advice for parents who have phobias or deep fears around snakes and how to not pass this fear onto their children
• Basic snake first aid and what to do on the really rare chance that you’re bitten by a snake
• The essential role snakes play in our biodiversity
• The delicate balance of our ecosystem 

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👉 Guest Details 

Today we have the absolute privilege of chatting with Gemma Smith. Gemma is a conservationist, budding ecologist currently studying Animal Ecology at the USC, passionate reptile lover and Snake Catcher who offers Snake Removal & Relocation Services across the Sunshine Coast.

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