Care for Reptiles Like a Pro!
Whether you’re a reptile owner, work with reptiles in a professional setting, or are simply fascinated by these incredible creatures, this Introduction to Reptile Care course is perfect for building your knowledge and confidence. Delivered online over a single day, you’ll gain expert insights into reptile welfare, husbandry, health, and nutrition. It is suitable for beginner-intermediate level.
Why Choose This Course?
- Designed for beginners and enthusiasts:
Whether you’re new to reptile care or want to deepen your understanding, this course is tailored to meet your needs. - Practical and relatable learning:
Explore real-world case studies and learn best practices for creating the perfect environment for your reptiles. - Flexible online format:
Learn from the comfort of your home while engaging in live sessions led by an experienced reptile specialist. - Valuable skills for professionals and hobbyists:
Ideal for those working in zoos, pet shops, reptile boarding, or anyone keeping reptiles as pets.
What you'll learn
This engaging and interactive short course introduces key concepts and knowledge for providing best-practice reptile care. We will explore useful case studies to look at the important theoretical principles in relevant and relatable contexts.
- Welfare and husbandry: Understanding the unique needs of reptiles to ensure their wellbeing.
- Health and nutrition: Learn how to support their growth and vitality with proper diets and health management.
- Lighting and heating: Master the importance of temperature regulation and suitable lighting to replicate their natural habitats.
- Enclosure design: Create the optimal living environment tailored to your reptile species.
How you'll learn and be assessed
This course will be delivered entirely online and involve live teaching with an experienced specialist Tutor. The tutor-led sessions will be from 9am to 5pm over a single day. There will be regular breaks throughout, to keep you refreshed.
There are no formal assessments involved in completing this course.
Progression
The course costs £150 to attend, and you will receive an emailed certificate on completion as a record of your Continuing Professional Development.
You may also want to progress to our Advanced Reptile Care Course for further learning.
Entry requirements
No previous qualifications, accreditations or subject expertise are required to complete this course, although you will need access to a computer with an internet connection.
This course is open to:
- reptile enthusiasts and pet owners
- professionals in zoos, pet shops, or animal boarding
- anyone interested in reptiles and their care
