The Venomous Snake Research Center is a collaboration
of many Herpetologists, Herpetoculturists, Scientists, Ecologists and Hobbyists who have shared years of study, hard work
and a love of exotic animals of many species.
The
Venomous Snake Research Center has a wide research interest and study range, from venomous reptile behavior, population genetics,
taxonomy, venom function, reptile paleontology, to even human-reptile interactions in anthropology, psychology and cultural
advancement. Our research in based primarily with North American venomous species, with interest in future venomous reptile
research projects in South America and Asia.
Currently providing; lectures for Schools, Hospitals and professional organizations on venomous reptiles,
rescue and rehabilitation of injured reptiles, the service of reptile removal from homes and businesses and snake "wrangling"
for documentaries, film and photographers.
Our
hope is that our lectures and public displays will help educate the public about the importance of reptiles in nature, human
impact on their environment and how to live in harmony with these unique creatures.
The long term project is to open a living museum, with live reptiles
in cages mimicking their natural habitat, with interactive educational exhibits, written information and biological displays
showcasing reptiles, with scheduled lectures showcasing reptiles. We are currently doing noninvasive research on North
American reptile behavior both in captivity and in the wild in conjunction with our ongoing research of human-reptile interactions in anthropology, psychology
and cultural advancement. Research can be very costly and time consuming which limits us on research projects per year.
Research can be done in many different ways and by many different
Companies, Schools and Organizations. While research is generally seen as cold, sterile activity done only by people in white
lab coats, ideally for some this is true, when dealing with life forms of any sort it isn't so neat or clean. When doing
field studies weather, terrain, modes of transportation and equipment all play factors in success or failure. Often anything
that can and will go wrong does, or things one never expects to see, happens.
A new interest in the research of snake venom from all across the world is being fueled by test studies
showing amazing results. Snake venom is being used to break down cancer cells, dissolve blood clots in stroke patients, in
the treatment of seizure disorders, as an analgesic for chronic pain and help make cheaper forms of diabetes and blood pressure
medications.
