Courses:
1) Field-Study Courses:
"Field-study courses for serious herpetologist"
Are you interested in being part of a small group surveying and sampling some of South Africa’s most beautiful animals in a stunning environment?
Despite possessing a high diversity South Africa’s reptile fauna are elusive, and not easy to find. Many are highly cryptic, often nocturnal, and most with a narrow window of activity each day.
The Cape Reptile Institute now conducts weekend courses which run from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. There are two venues; one at the DeHoop Nature Reserve, and the other at Wolverfontein Farm in the Little Karoo. The two venues are very different, DeHoop being coastal fynbos, and dune thicket, and Wolverfontein representing a good example of montane fynbos. Please note that the course is held at one venue at a time.
In addition to sampling the reptile fauna you will be shown how to recognise habitat structure as it pertains to the needs of the various species. Photography is encouraged.
Accommodation is self-catering, but comfortable. There is an upper limit of eight people for each course. The Field-study courses will run from September to May each year. The course is aimed mainly at South Africa Nationals, but overseas visitors are very welcome.
The cost is R1500.00 per person.
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2) Snake Handling Courses:
The Snake-handling Course has been running for some years now, and has proved to be highly successful and very popular, attracting a wide range of people from both home and overseas.
The course deals with snake awareness, identification and safe and correct handling of both non-venomous and venomous snakes. The course also includes emergency first aid procedures.
The course is held for two days, Saturday and Sunday and is held at a Cape Town venue. This course can also be booked at your own venue (minimum of 10 people) at a time to suit your requirements. A certificate is awarded to successful participants.
The fee for the course is R600.00.
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Course endorsed by FGASA (Field Guides Association of South Africa) |
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3) Photographical Courses:
Learn how to obtain those magical shots of reptiles on your reptile trips today! Learn from an acclaimed stills photographer, Dr Tony Phelps, to obtain those excellent photographs of reptiles in the wild. Tony will advise and show how to obtain those stunning natural shots. Tony will also stress the ethics of such photography, and ensure that the welfare of the subject is paramount.
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4) Student Study Visits and Mentorship:
In recent months study visits by students and serious herpetologists have proved popular and successful. This has involved individuals from both South Africa and overseas.
Study visits are limited to just one or two people and duration can be from two weeks to a month or even more. Your visit starts with an accredited snake Awareness, Identification and Handling course.
The cost includes all accommodation, food and travel during your stay.
If you are interested in working alongside Tony Phelps on his study sites revealing the secrets ways of adders and cobras then contact us for more details.
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All enquiries concerning these courses will be directed to the head of the Institute Dr Tony Phelps. |
