Left: the courses
are conducted in a
purpose-built
facility.
Thanks Jack, keeping reptiles can be a lot of fun!
Our reptile and amphibian courses began back in
1998 and have been running successfully ever
since. We are proud to have trained thousands of
people about reptile care and have helped count-
less first-time keepers kick start their journey into
the reptile hobby. Promoting responsible pet owner-
ship and educating visitors about our amazing
native reptiles and their care and conservation
drives everything our team does.
Our store has a purpose-built ‘pet school’ facility
where classes are held throughout the year. We
currently hold bearded dragon, python, turtle and
frog courses, and each runs for approximately two
hours. These provide a complete overview of every-
thing you need to know to get started. Topics
covered include; species anatomy, distribution and
natural behaviour, selecting a healthy animal,
enclosure set up, heating and lighting, nutrition and
feeding, as well as handling and common health
issues. We have many live reptiles available on the
day and all course participants get plenty of scaly
interaction.
Not only are the classes fun, educational and inter-
active, but we also provide a detailed care book to
take away with you that includes all the content
covered in the course (there can be quite a lot to
take in). The reptile courses usually run every
second month and are always held on a Sunday.
They often book out quickly, so if you are interested
in coming along you can secure a spot via our web-
site under the ‘Pet School’ tab – or jus t click the link
in our advert in this article!
Throughout the year, we also host specialist guest
speakers from the reptile industry including vets,
breeders and researchers. These seminars are
always a huge hit with beginners and experienced
keepers alike, so keep an eye on our website for
these special events as well.
Hope that helps, Jack; we look forward to seeing
you in store soon!
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