Reptile Keeping Course includes Handling

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Reptile Keeping Course includes Handling

Postby Bushbaby » Wed Feb 19, 2014 2:56 pm

At last ..... a proper course for the reptile hobbyist !

This course covers the following topics:

General Husbandry, caging, heating, breeding, force feeding ........
Health care, including tubing, medicating etc ...
Breeding, probing, pop sexing, incubation and some personal breeding tips!

Immediately after this will be the snake handling course. This course has been attended by zoo staff, field guides, game rangers, herpetologist and hobbyist. All of them rate this course, as one of their most valuable skills learnt to date. This course is aimed at people that come into contact with snakes and other reptiles in the field or for people wanting to learn more on how to handle snakes and reptiles in a responsible and safe manner. The course is both theory and practical and each candidate will have the opportunity to handle a non-venomous and venomous snakes.

You will be lectured on the various methods of handling venomous snakes as well as shown in practical demonstrations. Safe husbandry practises when venomous snakes are concerned is also discussed and explained as well as various equipment is demonstrated.

The safe handling of venomous snakes in captivity is also included. You will be lectured on the do's and don’ts, as well as the golden rules. All candidates must sign indemnification forms and minors need their parents / guardians permission and signature.

This course is run under strict supervision, and two snake wranglers are present at all times during practical assessment.

This is a must for all serious herpetologists!

Successful candidates will receive certificates.

Coffee, tea, sandwiches and a light lunch are included.

Date: 8 March 2014
Venue: Croc City, Fourways
Costs : R750 per person
Time: 8am - 4pm

Bookings are essential. Please e-mail bookings@reptileexpo.co.za to book.
http://www.snakebiteassist.co.za
http://www.reptileexpo.co.za
http://www.boaconstrictors.co.za
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Re: Reptile Keeping Course includes Handling

Postby dovakiin » Fri Feb 21, 2014 3:43 pm

Hi Bushbaby.

Is there still space available? I would like to attend this course. Please let me know.
Thank you :D
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Re: Reptile Keeping Course includes Handling

Postby Bushbaby » Tue Feb 25, 2014 8:24 pm

Hi

There is still space available. Please send me your name and surname to bookings@reptileexpo.co.za and I will send information to secure your booking.
http://www.snakebiteassist.co.za
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Re: Reptile Keeping Course includes Handling

Postby Bushbaby » Tue Mar 04, 2014 9:13 pm

Just a reminder that there is still space available, but seats are limited. Should you wish to attend, please get hold of me as soon as possible to secure your place.
http://www.snakebiteassist.co.za
http://www.reptileexpo.co.za
http://www.boaconstrictors.co.za
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Re: Reptile Keeping Course includes Handling

Postby Minzy » Wed May 07, 2014 8:41 pm

Hi from Durban. Are you guys going to run a course down in KZN soon? Would love to attend
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Re: Reptile Keeping Course includes Handling

Postby Bushviper » Thu May 08, 2014 5:53 pm

Minzy I might look into doing one down in Durban again. It all depends on getting enough people to commit and pay deposits.
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Re: Reptile Keeping Course includes Handling

Postby Bushbaby » Thu May 29, 2014 9:59 am

Hi Minzy

We should be in KZN in August. I'm busy working on it.
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Re: Reptile Keeping Course includes Handling

Postby Joshhowell94 » Thu May 29, 2014 3:47 pm

Hi Bushbaby
How often will you be running these courses?
1.3 Kenyan sand boa
1.0 Brazillian rainbow boa
1.2 BCI
1.1 Corn snakes
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Re: Reptile Keeping Course includes Handling

Postby Bushbaby » Tue Jun 03, 2014 11:52 am

Hi Josh

We have one coming up this month. viewtopic.php?f=26&t=33732
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