Snake Supervisors
Survey for the Slithers and Scales Who Support Our Ecosystems
Many people are afraid of snakes, but don't fear, snakes are pretty gentle creatures. Our slithery friends get a bad rap, when actually they are great allies. Snakes keep mice and other rodent populations in check, and even keep insect populations like slugs controlled too. Unfortunately most snake species are in decline due to habitat loss, road mortality, and intentional killing due to irrational fears. We are losing the benefits that snakes give our ecosystems.
Do you want to help our misunderstood friends have a brighter future? Become a snake supervisor today!
As part of our team you will learn how to identify where these slithery sentinels are hanging out and help them thrive! When they prosper they also help to keep us healthy by keeping rodents or other raiders in check!
We offer online tools to guide you.
Please contact us with questions or to book a phone/online meeting for more support!
Training Videos & Download Sheets
Did you know that we have 12 species of snakes in The Land Between region! Watch the three videos and download the documents below to learn how to identify snakes, conduct snake research in your backyard.
NOTE: If you would like to enlarge the videos click play and then click the square in the bottom right.
Backyard Snake Surveying
Helpful documents
Snake Supervisor Reporting Centre
BELOW: Interested in Snake Surveying on Roads? Contact us for enrollment.
NOTE/ALERT: There are dangers in this activity
Please make sure that you download and carefully read the Safety Protocol below. After you have completed reading the protocol, click the "Safety Quizzes" button below to confirm your knowledge — pass the quiz to join our community science team. Once you have completed the quizzes, our team will be notified.
Road Surveying Protocol
Road Snake
Monitoring info sheets
Road Safety Training Video
Outdoor Hazards
Fascinated by snakes? Read about the Eastern Hognose!
These opportunities and activities have been generously supported by:
