Improving and Supporting the Reptile Hobby

[Zak]

Originally Posted by vikki3683

What im saying is - in september i start a degree in animal science and management - which will be specifically in reptiles. with that qualification I want to and will do all that i can to improve and support the reptile/exotic hobby.
sorry i hijacked your thread Carlie

Just out of interest where are you doing this course and to what level?

[sandmatt]

Every organisation has to start somewhere the RSPB was started by a few women.

So if enough of us decided to start a non-profit organisation,surely the potentials there to make a difference? I mean theres enough exotics in the country to warrant a large organisation to support them.

[vikki3683]

Originally Posted by sandmatt

Every organisation has to start somewhere the RSPB was started by a few women.

So if enough of us decided to start a non-profit organisation,surely the potentials there to make a difference? I mean theres enough exotics in the country to warrant a large organisation to support them.

Id be interested in helping start one up. how would we do it though?

[vikki3683]

Originally Posted by Zak

Just out of interest where are you doing this course and to what level?

Its based at Walford college -
Foundation Degree in Animal Science/ Management


The course consists of sixteen taught modules. You may choose from a selection of modules to follow either an Animal Management or Equine Management option. This is subject to availability. Modules include:

• Principles of Land-Based Business
• Investigative Project
• Biological Principles
• Animal Husbandry
• Animal Health and Welfare
• Animal Nutrition
• Environmental Management
• Industry Experience
• Small Business Enterprise
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Animal Behaviour
• Biotechnology and Genetics
• Animal Law and Ethics
• Animal Industry and Trade
• Management of Animal Collections
• Animal Nursing
• Applied Animal Health
• Exotics
• Animal and Human Interactions.

[sandmatt]

Originally Posted by vikki3683

Id be interested in helping start one up. how would we do it though?

Basically enough people would have to join a 'group' give it a name and raise awareness through campaigns etc. as a starting point. and slowly build up, doesnt matter how small it starts off as, but if you do enough good work it'll get noticed.

[vikki3683]

Originally Posted by sandmatt

Basically enough people would have to join a 'group' give it a name and raise awareness through campaigns etc. as a starting point. and slowly build up, doesnt matter how small it starts off as, but if you do enough good work it'll get noticed.

Lets do it then. Im in

[sandmatt]

You'd probably need someone people would listen to as well , as we're all, lets face it minors in the reptile/exotics community..

But if it can be done, let it be done! I'd be up for it

[vikki3683]

lets get this up and running then - i might be able to get some of the lecturers at the college to help out

[sandmatt]

If you got a plan, go with it

[vikki3683]

i think we are going to need quite a few ideas and suggestions - and also back up from some members and breeders etc on here - then we can put a plan together and go from there