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Reptile and Amphibian Handling and Care for Veterinary Staff and Wildlife Rehabbers

Start
21 Jun 2025
9:00 AM
End
22 Jun 2025
4:00 PM
Location
6908 Belair Rd, Natural History Society of MD
Spaces left
4

Registration

NHSM Herp Club Member – $100.00
NHSM Member – $130.00
Non-Member – $175.00

Registration is closed

Reptiles and amphibians (herpetofauna) often need specialized care to thrive in captivity, even short term. Knowing the biology and natural history of these animals is vital to provide quality care. This two-day course will provide a detailed exploration of reptiles and amphibians, how they live in the wild, and current best practices for captive care.

This 2-day (12 hour) course is designed for veterinary staff, volunteers, wildlife rehabbers, wildlife and fisheries professionals, and herp owners, the course will cover:

Biology and Behavior of native and exotic herps
Diseases and treatments
Food acquisition and choices
Venomous snake restraint
Captivity and Conservation

A detailed syllabus will be emailed to registered participants prior to the class.

Approved for 12 hours CEU’s from MD Department of Natural Resources

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Tom Scollins is a New York City native, growing up next to — and many times in — the Bronx Zoo. Tom studied Zoology and Animal Husbandry at the University of Florida and Santa Fe College in Gainesville. He came to Maryland to work in the Herpetology Department at the Baltimore Zoo, where he designed many exhibits and breeding programs for several species. An expert in reptile and amphibian husbandry and wildlife management. Tom has a passion for education and the conservation of reptiles and amphibians. He has served as Associate Curator of Herpetology at the Natural History Society of Maryland since 2015 and is the owner of Bio-Logic Solutions LLC.

CANCELLATION POLICY – Full refunds minus 5% processing fee issued when cancellations are made more than 7 days ahead of start date. No refunds if cancelled within 7 days.

The Natural History Society of Maryland is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and contributions are tax-deductible.

The mission of the Natural History Society of Maryland is to foster stewardship of Maryland’s natural heritage by conserving its natural history collections, educating its citizenry, and inspiring its youth to pursue careers in the natural sciences.