Get ready for an eye-opening episode of the Workers Wildlife podcast as we sit down with Marik Kilian, a professional snake catcher from South Africa.
Often, when people see a snake, they run the other way. But Marik does the complete opposite. Dealing with the deadly on a daily basis, Marik is on a mission to change people's perspectives, reduce fear, and promote coexistence with snakes and other wildlife.
In this conversation, we cover:
Snake Catching in South Africa: Hear what it's truly like to be a self-funded, on-call professional snake catcher in an area where nature runs integrated with the city.
Promoting Coexistence: Marik shares his approach to educating clients and followers, emphasizing empathy and understanding to turn fear into fascination.
Tales from the Field: We dive into a funny story involving a highly venomous snake in a "Wendy house" (a small wooden hut) and a serious, grueling call that highlights the challenges of the job.
The Future of Wildlife Education: Discover Marik's long-term vision for his social media channel, @WildMarik (YouTube and Instagram), and his goal to use creative projects to build a greater connection to wildlife conservation.
Overrated/Underrated Quickfire: We wrap up with quick takes on topics like ball pythons as pets, getting bitten for views, and living off-grid.
Tune in to hear how Marik Kilian is making a difference, one snake rescue at a time!
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