Greater Philadelphia • Mobility Access Program

If we can walk, they should too.

PSMOP is a Philadelphia-based organization dedicated to giving snakes in the Philly and Greater Philly region access to a true pair of human-like legs — with assessment, fitting, training, and long-term support.

Support a leg set See how it works

Welfare monitored

Case-by-case fitting

Philly-first outreach

Intake open: Philadelphia + surrounding counties.

Focus: Human-like legs, practical training, long-term follow-up.

Our mission

Provide access to human-like legs for snakes across the Philadelphia region, with a complete pathway from assessment to mobility training and long-term support.

What “legs” means at PSMOP

We mean a literal pair of legs modeled after human anatomy: hip placement, upper and lower leg segments, and functional feet — scaled per case. Our work is built around safety, stability, comfort, and follow-up.

What we deliver

Intake and eligibility review for Greater Philly cases
Body mapping and movement planning
Design and fabrication of a two-leg set
Fitting, training, and ongoing adjustments

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How it works

A clear pathway that keeps the program measurable and predictable for caregivers, partners, and donors.

Intake

Referral, case history, habitat review, and caregiver capacity check.

Mapping

Measurements, balance modeling, and movement planning for stable leg placement.

Build

Design and fabrication of a two-leg set designed like human legs, scaled to the individual.

Fit

Fitting session with monitoring and adjustments for comfort and safety.

Training

Structured training plan: standing, stepping, and controlled movement progression.

Follow-up

Check-ins, refinements, and long-term support so mobility stays safe over time.

Impact you can track

We report simple program metrics that show progress without fluff.

Cases screened (rolling 12 months)

Active fittings in progress

Training completions

Where we work

Philadelphia and surrounding counties. We coordinate intake through local partners and community referrals, then prioritize cases based on feasibility and long-term support capacity.

What funding covers

Assessment and mapping
Leg fabrication and iteration
Fitting sessions and monitoring
Training materials and follow-up

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Who’s involved

A Philly-based team focused on delivery: assessment, design, fitting, training, and support.

Dr. Noah Bur, MD, PhD

Executive Director

Program operations, partner coordination, and outcomes reporting.

Amadio Sanchez, MS

Director of Biomechanics

Body mapping, stability planning, and leg geometry review.

Ellen Kravchenko, RN, BSN

Clinical Care Coordinator (Herpetological Mobility)

Care monitoring, training support, and long-term follow-up coordination for mobility cases.

Kaly Schwartz, PT, DPT

Director of Physical Therapy & Training

Gait training protocols, balance progression, and movement safety planning.

Mick Baker

Director of Welfare & Training

Handling protocols, training plans, and follow-up care guidance.

Community Intake Team

Greater Philly Support

Intake scheduling, referrals, and caregiver education.

Partner with PSMOP

Rescue groups, educators, and community orgs: we coordinate intake and training support.

Fund the work

FAQ

Short answers to the most common questions.

Are you literally giving snakes a human-like pair of legs?

Yes. PSMOP’s mission is a true pair of human-like legs, scaled to the individual, with fitting, training, and long-term support.

Who can request intake?

Philadelphia-area rescues, educators, and community members can submit a request. We prioritize cases with clear long-term support.

Where do you operate?

Philadelphia and the surrounding region. We coordinate travel and on-site visits based on case priority and safety.

What does a donation fund?

Assessment, mapping, fabrication, fitting sessions, training support, and follow-up adjustments.

Donate

Support a leg set, training, and long-term follow-up in Greater Philadelphia.

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