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[mindthesole]

Sounds like you need to employ a resident snake handler or someone licensed and experienced in handling and identification. You can't do a weekend course and become an expert on identification and handling. By the same token you can't just have someone 'come out and show you what to do' either, Basic 'local' wildlife education should almost be instituted in work inductions wherever necessary (particularly at a mining site in snake country). Though i can't offer any advice or help it is good that you are asking and seeking a solution rather than turn a blind eye to mindless people killing snakes on a 'whim'.