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ryzi
Yearling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 21/01/2009 : 22:48:13
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| hey guys im really interested in learning loads about reptiles do u no of any courses u can do from home. have any of u guys done any courses or anything and do u think is worth doin thanks alot ryzi |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 22/01/2009 : 15:44:46
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i havent done any courses but im sure there is some available.just spend most my time reading up on the forums and websites.
found the best way of learning about a species is owning it, and learning by looking after it.
well thats my excuse for turning my flat in to a small petting zoo.
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Paulusworm
Fully Grown Royal
Azerbaijan
1550 Posts |
Posted - 22/01/2009 : 18:36:13
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| Local zoo? I know Marwell zoo have voluntary positions advertised quite a lot. |
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ryzi
Yearling
United Kingdom
129 Posts |
Posted - 22/01/2009 : 22:53:41
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| yeah i have just applied at my local zoo but the reptile enclosures are very small. im thinking of enrolling on a compass herpetology course sounds really good and do it all from home |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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ryzi
Yearling
United Kingdom
129 Posts |
Posted - 22/01/2009 : 23:16:10
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| i have heard lots of bad things about proteous tho? what would you suggest i do BE |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 23/01/2009 : 06:33:45
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| I know nothing about it sorry. |
 
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ryzi
Yearling
United Kingdom
129 Posts |
Posted - 23/01/2009 : 07:11:53
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| ok thanks any way im thinking of doin the compass training one |
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Mulv
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
530 Posts |
Posted - 23/01/2009 : 11:44:55
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| I was kinda day dreaming about this the other day, but what do you get from it, like certificate wise, an NVQ? |
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ryzi
Yearling
United Kingdom
129 Posts |
Posted - 23/01/2009 : 12:41:27
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| im not sure really.i dont think its an NVQ as such ut i think reptile shops and other reptile places recognise it. its not just about a qualification for me i just wanna learn lots about all reptiles. |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 23/01/2009 : 19:35:00
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| i thought Proteus had gone bust? people still waiting, after 2 years after 'passing', for accreditation? |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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ryzi
Yearling
United Kingdom
129 Posts |
Posted - 23/01/2009 : 22:54:51
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| yeah thats what i heard. doesn't sound good does it |
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