BIO446 Captive Reptilian Management (8)
Prerequisite: BIO443
Enrolment Restriction: Must be enrolled in the GDip Capt Vert Mgt course, or if not in this course, must have the approval of both Course Co-ordinators.
This subject covers the general principles of the management of reptiles in captivity. The general principles of housing, husbandry, nutrition, diet, breeding, and health and disease will be examined for each of the reptilian groups. These studies will lead into more specialised studies of selected groups including enrichment, captive breeding for conservation including reintroduction case studies, and the care and rehabilitation of injured reptiles.