Reptile and Amphibian Care Seminars:

 

  • Jamie is available for seminars on the proper care of reptiles and amphibians. 
  • He has more than ten years of experience as a professional zookeeper working with a great diversity of reptiles and amphibians including : Komodo dragons and other monitor lizards,chameleons, iguanas, geckos, and an assortment of other lizards, boas and pythons, along with many other non-venomous and venomous snakes, turtles and tortoises, a variety of crocodilians, salamanders and newts, and an array of frogs and toads including treefrogs, mantellas, and poison dart frogs. 
  • We are now making available one hour presentations on the special needs of these animals based on this experience.

        Presentations available include: 

             1. General Reptile Care

             2. General Amphibian Care

             3. Care of Lizards and Snakes

             4. Care of Turtles and Tortoises 

             5. Exhibit design      

 

  • Topics covered may include:
  • housing requirements - exhibit design, heat and lighting needs, water filtration requirements
  • nutritional needs - diet and dietary supplements, feeding techniques
  •  sex determination and breeding, incubation, care of the young
  •  training and enrichment