Odebiyi, B. R. and Halidu, S. K. and Odunlami, S. S. and Osaguona, P. O. and Adewale, R. O. (2020) HATMAN JOURNAL of HOSPITALITY and TOURISM. HOSPITALITY and TOURISM MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HATMAN)., 10 (2). pp. 1-44. ISSN 2276-8297
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Abstract
Snakes attract a unique fascination from tourists, and feelings in a way that no other animal can offer. Hunters play a strategic role in the success of snake tourism. Often times, hunters are the first and most frequent contacts of snakes with their actions having far reaching implications on snake tourism. Hunters' perception of snake tourism in Odeda Local government area of Ogun state was carried out to ascertain hunters' willingness and views to participate in snake tourism. The sampling technique adopted was focus group discussion. Hunters were drawn from hunting communities to discuss issues relating to snake tourism. Data elicited from the discussion were subjected to content analysis. Snakes encountered by the hunters in the study area included Rock phyton (Python sebae), Royal python (Python regius), Gabon viper (Bitis gabonica), African puff adder (Bitis arientans) and Cobra (Naja nigricolis). Three themes emerged from the discussion; the hunters were favourably disposed to snake tourism, they enthusiastically expressed their willingness to partner with government in actualization of snake tourism, they stated posterity and economic benefits as reasons behind their willingness. Their willingness to be involved is a critical strategy for sustainable tourism. Snake tourism has enormous potentials in the study area which can be achieved in the study area. It is recommended that relevant government agencies should work out modalities for the actualization of snake tourism in the study area. A feasible master plan should be designed for involvement of hunters and other members of the host communities in snake tourism.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | Q Science > Q Science (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Chemistry |
| Depositing User: | Mr. Bolanle Yisau I. |
| Date Deposited: | 01 Jun 2021 06:54 |
| Last Modified: | 01 Jun 2021 06:54 |
| URI: | http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/1594 |
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