Reptile Basics – Class Topics
1. Do Lizards make good Pets? – Always do your research before you ever get a pet. Some lizards make great first-time pets, while others may not. Come learn about a variety of lizards in this fun class! (Animal handling opportunity: Small and Large lizards)
2. Land vs Water - Turtles, Tortoises &Amphibians – In this class we will discuss which of these animals live on land, on water or on both! (Animal handling opportunity: turtles & tortoises)
3. Slimy or Shiny? - Small Snakes – Did you know Egyptian royalty used to wear snakes like jewelry? Come learn about colubrids, small python and small boa species while we handle our smaller snakes. (Animal handling opportunity: Milksnakes, sand boas, ball pythons, etc)
4. Slither, Crawl, Scurry – Reptile Locomotion – How do snakes move compared to turtles? In this class we’ll study how different reptiles get from point A to point B. (Reptile handling opportunity: various smaller reptiles)
5. Design & Building – Habitats – We’ll talk about reptile habitats in the wild and then learn about how to set up a one or two different types of typical pet reptile enclosures. (Animal handling: various small reptiles)
6. Alligators, Crocodiles & Caiman, Oh my! – We’ll meet and greet with three cool species of crocodilian and learn about their history and benefits to society. (Animal handling opportunity: crocodiles, alligators and caiman (mouths taped)
Questions please contact
Contact: Rindy Richins
801-577-7182
rindy@scalesandtailsutah.com
Website: www.scalesandtailsutah.com