Kenya Snakebite Research & Intervention Centre

21/08/2026

21/08/2026

KSRIC's Dr George Adinoh at the

21/07/2026

The Kenya Institute of Primate Research (KIPRE) is working on innovative health solutions, including the planned launch of the first East African-specific snake anti-venom.

21/07/2026

𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 — 𝐊𝐚𝐣𝐢𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲.

In commemoration of World Snake Day, The Ministry of Health through the Kenya Snakebite Research and Intervention Centre- Kenya Institute of Primate Research - KIPRE — conducted a Snake Awareness, Identification and Safe Handling Training for Kenya Wildlife Service officers in Kajiado County.

The training combined theory and practical sessions covering snake ecology and husbandry, snakebite first aid and prevention measures. Participants gained hands-on experience in the safe handling of snakes under the guidance of K-SRIC snake experts.

By strengthening the capacity of frontline wildlife officers, this activity promotes safer human-snake interactions, improves snakebite prevention and response and supports snake conservation — recognising that snakes play a vital ecological role and that awareness is key to reducing fear and preventing unnecessary deaths.

This activity reflects our continued commitment to advancing public health, wildlife conservation and community awareness in the response to snakebite envenoming.

17/07/2026

As we continue commemorating 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, we highlight another of Kenya's fascinating and harmless snake species—𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐠𝐠-𝐄𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐞.

The Egg-Eating Snake is a 𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 species renowned for its remarkable feeding adaptation. It feeds almost exclusively on bird eggs, swallowing them whole before using specialized bony projections in its neck to crack the shell internally. This unique feeding behaviour helps regulate populations of certain bird species, contributing to ecological balance where they occur.

World Snake Day reminds us that 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬. Many snake species play essential roles in maintaining healthy ecosystems through natural pest regulation and other ecological functions. By promoting awareness and appreciation of these often misunderstood animals, we can encourage peaceful coexistence while supporting biodiversity conservation and snakebite prevention.

17/07/2026

17/07/2026

17/07/2026

16/07/2026

𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐒𝐍𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🐍

Today, as we commemorate 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐒𝐍𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 , we celebrate the important role snakes play in maintaining healthy ecosystems. This year, we spotlight one of Kenya's most beneficial and harmless species, the Brown House Snake.

The Brown House Snake is non-venomous and is commonly found around homes, farms, and gardens. It feeds on rats, mice, lizards and other small pests, providing a natural form of pest control that benefits both communities and agriculture. Although it is often mistaken for venomous snakes, the Brown House Snake poses no threat to people and should be protected whenever possible.

World Snake Day reminds us that not all snakes are dangerous. Many species are vital for maintaining ecological balance, conserving biodiversity, and supporting healthy environments. By increasing awareness and promoting coexistence, we can help reduce unnecessary killing of harmless snakes while contributing to both wildlife conservation and snakebite prevention.