Verbiage for teacher/parent release form to hold snakes

[Freakie_frog]

You need to include that

"Our goal is to offer a hands on Educational Experience with reptiles. Bringing years of experience in dealing with animals gives us the ability to offer your child a once in a life time chance, we truly look forward to allowing your child the chance to experience first hand the wonder of the animal kingdom with their own hands.

While we understand some's hesitation with letting their child handle the animals, we want to assure you that your child's comfort and safety is our first concern. Children will at no time be left unattended or be allowed to handle the animals without strict oversight from experienced persons. If at anytime a child becomes scared or we feel their actions may cause harm to themselves or the animals we will stop all activities and reserve the right to end the "Educational Experience"

We take all precautions to ensure the health and well being of both you child and the animals we bring. In order to do this any child who wishes to handle or even touch the animals will be asked to use a OTC topical hand sanitizer before and after they come in contact with either the animal or any equipment we bring.

If you would like to allow your child the chance to hold and touch some of natures greatest creations please sign and date. Any child that doesn't have this signed permission slip will be present during the instructional portion of the presentation but not allowed to participate in the hands on portion"

[Clear]

Everyone here is looking at this on one side. Think about how many reptile keeps that are very irresponsible. Those are the reasons why we need to have release documents and such.

Contact a lawyer. Would you rather have hearsay information or the legit deal?

[wilomn]

You need to include that

"Our goal is to offer a hands on Educational Experience with reptiles. Bringing years of experience in dealing with animals gives us the ability to offer your child a once in a life time chance, we truly look forward to allowing your child the chance to experience first hand the wonder of the animal kingdom with their own hands.

While we understand some's hesitation with letting their child handle the animals, we want to assure you that your child's comfort and safety is our first concern. Children will at no time be left unattended or be allowed to handle the animals without strict oversight from experienced persons. If at anytime a child becomes scared or we feel their actions may cause harm to themselves or the animals we will stop all activities and reserve the right to end the "Educational Experience"

We take all precautions to ensure the health and well being of both you child and the animals we bring. In order to do this any child who wishes to handle or even touch the animals will be asked to use a OTC topical hand sanitizer before and after they come in contact with either the animal or any equipment we bring.

If you would like to allow your child the chance to hold and touch some of natures greatest creations please sign and date. Any child that doesn't have this signed permission slip will be present during the instructional portion of the presentation but not allowed to participate in the hands on portion"

Hmmmmm, a lot of words, good ones mind you, to say, "sign here or don't touch nuthin."

I'd lose the apostrophe on SOME'S though, doesn't quit flow right.

Well written otherwise and it does the job.

[Freakie_frog]

Hmmmmm, a lot of words, good ones mind you, to say, "sign here or don't touch nuthin."

I'd lose the apostrophe on SOME'S though, doesn't quit flow right.

Well written otherwise and it does the job.

some editing is needed but it does the job I think

[wilomn]

Everyone here is looking at this on one side. Think about how many reptile keeps that are very irresponsible. Those are the reasons why we need to have release documents and such.

Contact a lawyer. Would you rather have hearsay information or the legit deal?

Only a lawyer can make it legit?

My oh my, what a FINE little citizen you are.

[Clear]

Only a lawyer can make it legit?

My oh my, what a FINE little citizen you are.

So how many years did you go to law school?

[wilomn]

I think the more pertinent question, going WAY off topic here, is what difference does that make?

Are you implying that only a lawyer can tell you how to go show your snakes to kids at a school?

No, don't answer. I thought I had you on ignore, must have confused you with someone else. But I can rectify that right quick like.

Oh, and for the big words, try here: www.dictionary.com

[Clear]

Honestly, I dont think we have ever spoken before. If you want medical advice, see a doctor, if you want legal advice, see a lawyer. Lawyers are there to help protect you and your rights.

No a lawyer can not tell you how to go show your snakes at school, a lawyer can tell you how to protect your self in case some unfortunate accident happens.

[Bruce Whitehead]

I agree, just keep it very simple. Nothing subjective and nothing interpretive.

I would include the species that you are showing though, and if you see fit contact information so that a guardian can get further information (perhaps?).

If you begin to qualify specifics then you have to qualify everything... at which point any ommission is a concern. By giving the name of the species you have given the parents EVERYTHING they need to do their own research.

Worst case scenario is the kid learns something, but does not touch a snake this year...

Good luck with that, it sounds like a great project and a great incentive for the kids. Animals have long been a great aid for many speech pathologists.

Bruce

[sg1trogdor]

Just a little revision Wil

Its Wes