Amphibian and Reptile Salvage Methods
Each NRTG course includes free, lifetime admission. Enrol once – come back anytime.
Description
The ability to remove amphibians and reptiles safely and effectively from a work site is an important skill for environmental professionals. This two-day applied course provides students with key skills and knowledge to capture, identify and handle specimens, effectively plan and conduct a herptiles mitigation project, and prevent disease transfer.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:
- Design and plan salvage projects for herptiles
- Identify species of reptiles and amphibians (BC specific but can be modified to accommodate other areas)
- Select the equipment needed
- Manage the risk of contamination and disease transfer
- Apply species and habitat specific salvage techniques
- Develop efficient data sheets for recording and reporting results
- Communicate with clients and regulators to complete effective salvage projects
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for this course.
Who attends?
Course participants typically include field technicians, biologists, Indigenous partners, and other current and aspiring environmental professionals.
How do I attend?
This course is available for individual registration via our website schedule, or by contract to community groups or organizations as a private delivery. To schedule a private delivery, please contact us well in advance of your preferred start date.
What should I bring or supply?
You will need:
- Computer
- Stable internet access
- Pen and paper
Instructor Profile
Jeannine Randall, MSc., RPBio.
Avian Ecologist
Jeannine has over 12 years experience studying birds in both academic and professional contexts. Her broad interest in ecology stems from a diverse background, working on multiple taxa in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Jamaica. In particular, she has a strong proficiency in the planning and implementation of avian-specific field techniques, including capture methods, nest surveys, and identifying species by sight and sound. She has also studied the breeding ecology of amphibians and conducted amphibian salvage. Jeannine is skilled at communicating with diverse groups of learners in both classroom and applied field settings. She is passionate about teaching and applying sound scientific practices as an environmental professional.