Bobtail Nursing
Schedule
Sat Oct 19 2024 at 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
UTC+08:00Location
Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre | Orange Grove, WA
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Bobtail NursingLearn about the common problems and special needs of Bobtails or Shingleback Lizards. This course covers handling, housing, hydration, feeding, isolation and the assessment and response to the different conditions and injuries commonly seen in wildlife care.
The course covers
• Statistics for injuries, illnesses & vitals
• Bobtail handling
• Admission, assessment, hydration and triage
• Vivarium set up, temperatures and signs
• Hospital, isolation and quarantine stages
• Bobtail upper respiratory tract infections
• Faecal testing and common parasites
Pregnant and baby bobtails
• Correct feeding over different stages
Please note that Kanyana's procedures are discussed in detail, but they are replicable in other care settings.
This course is designed for
• Kanyana volunteers who are completing their New Rehab Volunteer Competencies, or any other volunteers with an interest in this species
• Wildlife volunteers at other centres
• Vet or vet nurse students
Our presenters
• written and presented by our Bobtail Team Coordinators and senior treatment volunteers
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Where is it happening?
Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, 120 Gilchrist Rd, Lesmurdie WA 6076, Australia,Bickley, Western Australia, Australia, Orange GroveEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
