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Unit 1: History of Exotic Pets
- Explain the development of the exotic pet trade and the problems associated with it
- Evaluate concerns with conservation
- Describe the purpose of CITES
- Analyse legislation surrounding the keeping of exotic pets
Unit 2: Care of Chipmunks, Chinchillas, and Degus
- Describe the basic anatomy of these exotic pets
- Evaluate the husbandry requirements to achieve the welfare needs of chipmunks, chinchillas and degus
- Describe the importance of correct nutrition for the species
- Explain the common medical diseases seen in this range of exotic pets
Unit 3: Care of Sugar Gliders, Ferrets, and Pygmy Hedgehogs
- Describe the basic anatomy of these exotic pets
- Evaluate the husbandry requirements to achieve the welfare needs of sugar gliders, ferrets and pygmy hedgehogs
- Describe the importance of correct nutrition for the species
- Explain the common medical diseases seen in this range of exotic pets
Unit 4: Care of tortoises, turtles, frogs and toads
- Describe the basic anatomy of these exotic pets
- Evaluate the husbandry requirements to achieve the welfare needs of tortoises, turtles and snakes
- Describe the importance of correct nutrition for the species
- Explain the common medical diseases seen in this range of exotic pets
Unit 5: Care of Lizards and Snakes
- Describe the basic anatomy of these exotic pets
- Evaluate the husbandry requirements to achieve the welfare needs of lizards
- Describe the importance of correct nutrition for the species
- Explain the common medical diseases seen in this range of exotic pets
Unit 6: Care of Cage and Aviary Birds
- Describe the basic anatomy of these exotic pets
- Evaluate the husbandry requirements to achieve the welfare needs of cage and aviary birds
- Describe the importance of correct nutrition for the species
- Explain the common medical diseases seen in this range of exotic pets
Course delivery details
Split into 6 units, every element of this course seeks to expand your understanding of exotic animal care, so you can achieve the theoretical knowledge you need to apply these skills within real and practical settings.
This course is assessed using a series of written assignments that are designed to test your knowledge of the course materials. These will need to be sent to your personal tutor for marking, whereupon they will supply you with helpful tips and feedback. No external examinations are required.
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