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What we do
The SSG advises on the conservation status and needs of snakes, initiates and supports research projects, conducts surveys of populations, and provides technical information and training to governments and wildlife management agencies.

Provide knowledge
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On status and trends in wild populations of snakes
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Expert opinion and scientific advice on the conservation, management and sustainable use of snakes
© J. Murphy

Facilitate
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Conservation planning for snakes
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Conservation action for snakes
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Analysis of threats for snakes
© J. Murphy

Develop
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Policies and guidelines relating to snakes
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Solutions to identified problems relating to snakes
© CNZdenek

Foster
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Encourage research on snakes
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Snake education to reduce the human-snake conflict
© J. Murphy
Rough-scaled Snake (Tropidechis carinatus)
Asian Vine Snake (Ahaetulla prasina)
Grenadine Tree Boa (Corallus grenadensis)
Neotropical pipe snake (Anilius scytale)

Puff-faced Water Snake (Homalopsis buccata)
© M. Bruton
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