Joe Pittman of the Florida Snakebite Institute will be talking with us about the responsibilities and safety measures of venomous reptile keeping. An RN who specializes in toxicology, emergency and trauma medicine, and snakebites, Joe is the founder of the Florida Snakebite Institute and a private herpetologist with a large collection of snakes. The Florida Snakebite Institute is dedicated to ensuring expert management of snakebite cases, and improving snakebite treatment and prevention through research and education.

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New this year, we'll be streaming over the Animal Wise Network, a popular, successful 24/7 channel featuring original content and interviews about animals and animal issues.

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