Terrarium working group

Terrarium animals, such as reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates, are becoming increasingly popular as pets. Of course, even these animals may suffer from something. And because many reptiles and amphibians can become very old, as an owner you therefore want the best care for your lizard, snake or frog. However, during the six-year veterinary training, hardly any attention is paid to these animals. Archaeopteryx believes it is of utmost importance to give students and veterinarians more knowledge about this interesting, versatile group of animals. After all, if the veterinarian cannot help a sick reptile, who can?

The terrarium animal working group, a team of enthusiastic students, organizes activities on this subject. Think of lectures, excursions or workshops. Recurring activities include; the ''scary critter lecture'' in which experts come to tell all about the care, anatomy and physiology of scorpions, tarantulas and insects, the dissection evening, in which students can practice dissections on reptiles and in this way get a picture of the overall anatomy and common pathological findings, and the first aid evening. Since most cases of disease in reptiles and amphibians are related to housing and feeding, this is often addressed as well.