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 beginners and those with some experience.
Through expert-led sessions and real-world case studies, you’ll explore how to create suitable environments for different species—paying particular attention to lighting, heating, and enclosure design. By the end of the course, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to provide high-quality care based on current standards and understanding.
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. A core aspect of this informative course will be to explore the importance of suitable lighting, heating and enclosure design for reptiles.
This 1-day course provides you with important insights into key areas of reptile keeping – including welfare, husbandry, health and nutrition – enabling you to provide optimal care for your reptiles.
How you'll learn and be assessed
- Delivered entirely online with live teaching by an experienced specialist tutor.
- Sessions run from 9am to 5pm over 1 day (with incremental breaks throughout)
- There are no formal assessments required to complete this course
- Includes interactive discussion and Q&A opportunities
- Certificate of Completion provided as a record of your Continuing Professional Development
Progression
Following this course, you may wish to continue your learning with our Advanced Reptile Care Course, which builds on the knowledge gained here.
Entry requirements
- The course is suitable for anyone who cares for reptiles, whether in an industry such as zoos or pet shops, or those caring for reptiles in boarding facilities, or anyone with an interest in keeping reptiles at home
- No previous qualifications, accreditations or subject-expertise are required to complete this course
- This course is delivered remotely, so you will need access to a computer/laptop with a reliable internet connection
