U of M Veterinary School Visit
by Randy Blasus
On January the 18, 2003, eight members of MHS converged on the
U of M Vet School to give a class of 25 students a brief synopsis on common
pet trade amphibians and reptiles. Each MHS member displayed their animal and
briefly covered its care and handling.
MHS member Jodi Aherns (right) explains basic ground gecko care to the class.
Students asked questions during the lecture and were allowed to interact one
on one with the MHS members and their herps in the informal session that followed.
Both the class and teacher were impressed with the program and spent considerable
time talking with the volunteers.
Vet students learning about snakes...
and iguanas.
MHS was able to provide basic information on several species of amphibians and
reptiles and provide an up-close and personal look at animals they may meet
in their future practice. This is the second year of what is planned to be a
continuing event.
Through events such as this, MHS will continue helping herpetoculture and veterinary
medicine to cross paths encouraging more interest in a discipline that can only
benefit both parties. Those wishing to participate in this event should watch
for the announcement next year.
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