Welcome to the Houston Venom Conference! We are heading to Texas - the land of copperheads, coral snakes and diamondbacks! Join us for a day learning about venom and envenomations.

Mark your calendars for the Houston Venom Conference on April 11th hosted by the Asclepius Snakebite Foundation. This year, we will host it at the Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District, followed by an exclusive evening at the Houston Zoo's Reptile and Amphibian House. Human and veterinarian CE will be available.

CE credits for human healthcare workers and 7 hours of RACE credits for veterinary workers, will be available. We will also be offering FAWM credits for Wilderness Medical Society eligible members.

Houston Venom Conference Details

Saturday, April 11th. 8:00 am to 4:30 pm EST, reception to follow for in-person attendees. Reception to follow for in-person attendees.

The Houston Venom Conference has partnered with The Westin Houston Medical Center Museum District to provide discounted rooms for those attending the conference.

CME for physicians, nurses, paramedics and veterinarians available. FAWM credits for Wilderness Medical Society FAWM candidates also available.

In-person and Virtual options available.

Speakers and Agenda

Reception Details

4:30pm to 8:00pm

Reception at the Houston Zoo in the Reptile & Amphibian House with zoo access and a behind-the-scenes experience at the reptile house.

Drinks and Appetizers are available.

Conference Lodging

The Houston Venom Conference has partnered with The Westin Houston Medical Center Museum District to provide discounted rooms for those attending the conference.

1709 Dryden Road

Houston, TX, 77030

713-730-2404

Thank you to our hosts and sponsors!

Welcome to the Denver Venom Conference!

Date: September 26th, 2025

Location: Denver Museum of Nature & Science & Denver Zoo

Mark your calendars for the Denver Venom Conference on September 26th. This year, we will host it at the Denver Museum of Science and Nature, followed by an exclusive evening at the Denver Zoo's Tropical Discovery Exhibit. Human and veterinarian CE will be available.

CE, including 6.5 hours of AMA Category 1 credits for human healthcare workers and 6.5 hours of RACE credits for veterinary workers, will be available. Also, don't forget WMS credits!

Schedule for the Day

8:00 - 8:15 - Introduction

8:15 - 8:45 - Biology and Behavior of Rattlesnakes- Emily Taylor, PhD

8:45 - 9:15 - Venomics and Clinical Presentations - Stephen Mackessy, PhD

9:15-9:30 - Break

9:30 - 10:00 - Novel Techniques in Venomic Analysis - Cara Smith, PhD

10:00 - 10:30 - Pit Viper Envenomation Treatment - Nicklaus Brandehoff, MD

10:30 - 11:00 - The Micrurus Amongus: Coral Snake Envenomations in the US - Spencer Greene, MD

11:00 - 11:30 - Snakebites Treatment for Pets - Cory Woliver, DVM

11:30 - 12:15 - Lunch

12:15- 12:45 - New Literature in Snakebites - Richard Dart, MD PhD

12:45 - 1:15 - Bringing New Drugs to Market - Matt Lewin, MD PhD

1:15 - 1:45 - Colubrid Envenomations, Scott Weinstein, MD PhD

1:45 - 2:00 - Break

2:00 - 2:30 - Snakbites in India - Ravikar Ralph, MD

2:30 - 3:00 - Marine Envenomations - Karen Muschler, MD

3:00 - 3:30 - Scorpion Envenomations - Bryan Wilson, MD

4:00 - 8:00 - Reception and Behind the Scenes At the Tropical Discovery Building at the Denver Zoo

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