| QEL Code | 826 |
| CPD | 15 |
| Estimated Study Time | 15 hours |
| Start Date | Anytime |
| Study mode | Online |
| Award type | Certificate |
| Assessment Method | Short answer questions to confirm your knowledge |
Course fees £149
The first unit of the reptile care course explores the welfare needs of reptiles, both in the wild and in captivity.
Learn about their core biological requirements and about common illnesses and treatments.
Reptiles are increasingly being kept as pets. This unit explores the reasons why they are so popular and also examines the legal aspects of reptile keeping.
The Reptile Care Course is a 2 unit, Level 3 certificate course that is relevant for those passionate about the care and welfare of captive reptiles including; veterinary staff, animal charity workers, zoo keepers, pet shop owners, animal welfare officers and reptile keepers.
Caring properly for reptiles is hard work and can be complex and expensive; for example, captive reptiles need to be kept in environments very similar to their natural habitats – this involves keeping their accommodation at the correct humidity and temperature all year round.
Sadly, 70-90% of reptiles die within their first year kept in captivity. This figure is on top of the staggering 50% that died during the importation process!
This reptile care course has been designed to provide information about the welfare requirements of captive reptiles and it is suitable for anyone considering getting a reptile as a pet, those who already have reptile pets and would like to learn more about them, and for people who work with reptiles in pet shops, zoos or animal charities.
