Snake handler

This article is about the profession. For the religious practice, see Snake handling in Christianity.

Snake handler catching an Eastern brown snake in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia

A snake handler is a person who professionally handles and works with snakes. Snake handlers typically work in snake farms alongside herpetologists, and as zookeepers and in animal control services. Snake-handling skills are also employed by first responders, park rangers, and military personnel.

References

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