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Cold blooded critters

Cold blooded critters. Care and maintenance of reptiles and amphibians in laboratory settings. Meet the Critters. Reptiles Crocodilians, Snakes, Lizards & Turtles Amphibians Frogs, Toads, Salamanders, & Sirens. AMPHIBIANS. REPTILES. What can I do?. Husbandry.

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Cold blooded critters

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  1. Cold blooded critters Care and maintenance of reptiles and amphibians in laboratory settings

  2. Meet the Critters Reptiles Crocodilians, Snakes, Lizards & Turtles Amphibians Frogs, Toads, Salamanders, & Sirens

  3. AMPHIBIANS

  4. REPTILES

  5. What can I do?

  6. Husbandry Animals inspected throughout the day New water daily Enclosures cleaned as needed or by schedule Feeding as dictated by the species Temperature and humidity monitored throughout the day Medications or other procedures as dictated by research project.

  7. Plastic fiber tub

  8. Glass Tank

  9. Fiberglass aquarium

  10. Cage Furnishings Purpose Cleanliness Security (keeper and kept) Behavoral Biological

  11. Behavior Be familiar with a species’ needs Temperature, humidity, food, water, shelter, etc Be aware of a species’ abilities Venomous / toxic, jumping, infrared sensing, etc Be aware of an individual animal's behavioral traits

  12. Diseases Parasites Ticks, mites, leeches, and worms Fungal Chytrid- attacks the protein keratin Bacterial Salmonella, Vibrio, and Red leg Viral Stargazer’s and many unknown viruses

  13. Handling Reptiles Snakes, turtles, lizards, and crocodilians Tools Hands Nets Catch pole Snake hook Tongs Eye protection

  14. Equipment

  15. Handling equipment

  16. Feeding equipment

  17. Red eared slider

  18. Snapping turtle

  19. When Iguanas Behave

  20. Blood Python

  21. Boa Riding A Hook

  22. (Insert animation)

  23. The Reason To Wear Gloves

  24. Rubber Boa

  25. Handling II Amphibians Salamanders, Sirens, Frogs Hands Nets Containers

  26. Safety Working with non-venomous animals Have a plan ! All tools ready before moving any animal New container/cage ready to receive animals Work area cleared of any non- essential material Plan to recapture escapees

  27. Bad move

  28. Safety II Working with venomous or dangerous animals Have a detailed, well rehearsed plan !! All equipment tested and ready for use Two people to work each project Escape proof, closed room while moving or handling these animals. Anti-venom and trained personnel immediately available

  29. Venomous snake handling

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