Reptile Keeping & Handling Course

[Bushbaby]

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 practices 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 and a light lunch are included.

Date: 5 September 2015.
Venue: Croc City, Fourways
Costs : R950 per person
Time: 9am - 4pm

Bookings are essential. Please e-mail courses@snakebiteassist.co.za to book.

[Allen G. Liebenberg]

Hi Guys.Have tried to contact you on email. I would very much like to attend the course on the 5th.
Allen Liebenberg

[Bushbaby]

Hi Allen

I did respond to your email. Please confirm if you received my reply.

Thanks

[Bushviper]

This course is accredited with the South African Pet Traders Association. That means you can get a job more easily if that is something that might interest you.

This time there will be some new equipment that will be showcased for the first time. This will become the gold standard for working with venomous or aggressive snakes in future.

[Bushbaby]

Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances we need to postpone this course by 2 weeks. The course will thus be held on the 19th September 2015. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

There are still 2 spots available, should you wish to attend the course on the 19th. Just send me an email to courses@snakebiteassist.co.za to book.

Thanks

[Bushbaby]

Just a reminder that there is still space available for this course.

If you just starting out with reptile keeping and breeding, this is the best course and information is according to SA standards.