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Old 23-04-2009, 10:11 PM
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Default Herpetology/Ophiology hobby/part-time courses UK

Hello everyone, i am new to this forum by the way ,

i was just wondering if there is anywhere in the UK that does weekend/part-time courses in Herpetology/Ophiology.

My passion was always to become a herpetologist, but i can no longer do this as i am not the best at mathematics and Sciences, so iv now found a passion for Psychology and would like to become a psychologist with a hobby of herpetology.

I've always been interested in exotic reptiles, i have a phobia of frogs though and i was just wondering if there is anywhere in the UK that does courses like i am asking for?

Any help would greatly be appreciated

Nick

P.S. i am only 16 so money is an issue with courses etc
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Old 23-04-2009, 10:32 PM
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I think most people will say the best experience you can get is hands on. Physically looking after an animal, observing it etc will teach you alot more than a course. If moneys tight perhaps volunteer at local reptile shop/zoo/reptile rescue. Will get you in contact with numerous species.
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Old 26-04-2009, 03:04 PM
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Hi nick

If you live near suffolk and dont mind a travel i have a colection i dont mind showing you about and showing you what works for me.

it wont be a course as such but will give you some husbandry/handling skills

My collection is at its peak at the moment i have some nice breeding projects on as for the fear of frogs there cute you cant fear them lol.

pm if interested

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If you live near merseyside im sure my friends belowe will help they deal in snakes so no lizards or frogs
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