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Zoo Med Training Courses
- Course 1: Intro to Zoo Med University
- Course 2: Housing Training Course
- Course 3: Lighting Training Course
- Course 4: Heating Training Course
- Course 5: Substrates Training Course
- Course 6: Humidity Training Course
- Course 7: Nutrition Training Course
- Bearded Dragon Care
- Crested Gecko Care
- Tortoise Care
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Course 07: Nutrition
With all of the food products out there, how do you know which is the most appropriate for an animal? There are several factors that need to be considered when choosing the best diet, such as life stage, age, natural adaptations, and more. This course will help you understand the difference in nutritional needs, and how to choose the appropriate diet for any animal, including supplementing produce, prey items, and vitamins/minerals.
Module 1 | Introduction to Reptile Nutrition | - | |||||
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Learn about the three main life stages, and how they are related to an animal's nutritional needs and status. Recognize the six classes of nutrients, and examples of each. | |||||||
Unit 1 | Introduction to Feeding Reptiles | ||||||
Module 2 | Herbivores | - | |||||
Learn about the type of diet that herbivores are adapted to, and how to provide an adequate diet in captivity. Common species and products are discussed. | |||||||
Unit 1 | Feeding Herbivorous Reptiles | ||||||
Module 3 | Carnivores | - | |||||
Learn about the type of diet that carnivores are adapted to, and how to provide an adequate diet in captivity. Common species and products are discussed. | |||||||
Unit 1 | Feeding Carnivorous Reptiles | ||||||
Module 4 | Omnivores | - | |||||
Learn about the type of diet that omnivores are adapted to, and how to provide an adequate diet in captivity. Common species and products are discussed. | |||||||
Unit 1 | Feeding Omnivorous Reptiles | ||||||
Module 5 | Supplementation | - | |||||
Learn about the differences of vitamin and calcium supplements, and how to properly use them as part of a balanced diet. | |||||||
Unit 1 | Supplementing Reptiles | ||||||
Module 6 | Almost Done! | - | |||||
Thank you for taking the time to complete these Zoo Med University Training Courses. We hope that you have enjoyed the experience and have learned something new! Now, just complete the following survey and tell US how WE did. We appreciate your time and look forward to providing future learning opportunities through ZMU. Congratulations! | |||||||
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