# African Reptiles \& Venom: Snake Courses \& PPE Equipment > With a passion for snakes dating back to 1963, Mike Perry has become a leading figure in South Africa’s venom production and snake handling landscape\. As the founder of our company, he has pioneered the milking of venomous snakes, starting at the young age of 10\. Today, we stand as one of the largest venom producers in South Africa, supplying vital venom for antivenom manufacturing both locally and internationally\. Generated by Yoast SEO v28.0, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Snake Catcher](https://africanreptiles-venom.co.za/snake-catcher/) - [Home](https://africanreptiles-venom.co.za/) - [Standard Course](https://africanreptiles-venom.co.za/standard-course/) - [Checkout](https://africanreptiles-venom.co.za/checkout/) - [Cart](https://africanreptiles-venom.co.za/cart/) ## Posts - [The Hidden Value of the Brown House Snake](https://africanreptiles-venom.co.za/the-hidden-value-of-the-brown-house-snake/) - [Snake Handling Equipment: The Tech, the Gear, and What Actually Works in the Field](https://africanreptiles-venom.co.za/snake-handling-equipment-the-tech-the-gear-and-what-actually-works-in-the-field/) - [Exotic Snakes in South Africa](https://africanreptiles-venom.co.za/exotic-snakes-in-south-africa/) - [Winter Survival: Why South African Snakes Don’t Hibernate](https://africanreptiles-venom.co.za/winter-survival-why-south-african-snakes-dont-hibernate/) - [Dangerous Snakes of the Mpumalanga Province](https://africanreptiles-venom.co.za/dangerous-snakes-of-the-mpumalanga-province/) ## Products - [Snakebite Protective Gaiters](https://africanreptiles-venom.co.za/product/gaiters/): Snake Defender Gaiters offer optimal protection without weighing you down\. You can move freely and comfortably during outdoor activities\. - [Mike Perry Signature Snake tongs 101 cm](https://africanreptiles-venom.co.za/product/snake-tongs-101-cm/): The precision\-cut jaw design provides a secure grip on snakes, maintaining a safe distance while handling snakes, ensuring your safety and the reptile's well\-being\. - [Snake First Aid kit](https://africanreptiles-venom.co.za/product/first-aid-kit/): Snake First Aid kit Consists of: Durable carry bag, 2 x pneumatic cuffs, Bag valve mask, 2 x smart pressure bandages, Sharpie pen, 2x splints, 4 x bandages, eye patches with eye pads, gloves, spray bottle and water for venom in the eyes, first aid booklet - [Snake Identification \(Module 2\)](https://africanreptiles-venom.co.za/product/snake-identification-module-2/): \\Snake Identification \\(Module 2\)\ \\ \ \Introduction to Snake Identification\ \Scales\ \Puff Adder, Gaboon and Berg Adders\ \Horned, Many Horned and Peringuey’s Adder\ \ \\\EXAM\: Multiple choice test on Snake Identification\\ - [Premium Snake Security Gloves](https://africanreptiles-venom.co.za/product/premium-security-gloves/): \

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