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Courses

TORTOISE TRUST TRAINING WORKSHOPS 2009

Next: Liverpool, 23rd May

This 1-day intensive school covers all essential aspects of maintaining tortoises and turtles in captivity. Good practical management flows from an understanding of the different biological requirements of species from diverse habitats. Desert species require a vastly different approach than animals from humid habitats, for example. These differences manifest in terms not only of temperature and ambient humidity needs, but also in terms of diet and homeostasis (water balance). A comprehension of these mechanisms is fundamental to designing optimum captive environments and in preventing environmental and nutritional problems. Specific topics covered in the course include:

  • Tropical and temperate species management
  • Terrestrial, semi-terrestrial and aquatic species management
  • Behavioural and genetic compatibility issues
  • Disease prevention and treatment protocols
  • Working with rescued tortoises
  • Handling techniques
  • Running a rescue center and managing crisis situations
  • Example case studies
  • Nutritional management

It is intended that at the completion of this workshop you will possess a working knowledge of how to manage a tortoise or turtle collection efficiently and safely, and how to design and provide appropriate captive environments for a wide range of species.

Courses are presented by A. C. Highfield (author of "Keeping & Breeding Tortoises in Captivity", "Practical Encyclopedia of Keeping & Breeding Tortoises & Freshwater Turtles" and "Tortoise Trust Guide to Tortoises and Turtles)  and Nadine Highfield (author of "Keeping a Pet Tortoise") and typically commence at 10.00 am with a one hour break for lunch between 12.30 and 1.30. A buffet lunch and refreshments are included in the course price. Vegetarian options available. The course finishes at 4.30 p.m.

Cost: Non Tortoise Trust members 90.00 UK Pounds, Tortoise Trust Member 75.00 UK Pounds

UK courses will be held at these localities:

FORTHCOMING DATES


Please note that we need advance reservations. You can book here:


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Saturday 23 May - Liverpool

This is being held at the Britania-Adelphi Hotel
Ranelagh Place
Liverpool L3 5UL

10.00 am to 4.30 pm

Hotel Website

Please note we are advised that the hotel has no overnight accommodation available due to a football match taking place that weekend. However, if you need accommodation please email us and we will send you links to others that do.

You can reserve online via our 'Membership' shopping cart by clicking HERE.