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Animal welfare professional with experience in a range of species from rhinos and giraffes to exotics and dogs
Blue tongue skink can be offered eggs as a treat every once per month or so. In the wild, they consume a variety of food, including eggs. They can eat both and raw eggs, including chicken and quail eggs, and they may even eat the shells for the calcium
#petcare #pets #reptilecare #petskink
#petcare #pets #reptilecare #petskink
May 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Blue tongue skink can be offered eggs as a treat every once per month or so. In the wild, they consume a variety of food, including eggs. They can eat both and raw eggs, including chicken and quail eggs, and they may even eat the shells for the calcium
#petcare #pets #reptilecare #petskink
#petcare #pets #reptilecare #petskink
Just read a great quote….
Keeping fewer animals and giving them more space in upgraded enclosures benefits the keeper and the kept
Keeping fewer animals and giving them more space in upgraded enclosures benefits the keeper and the kept
April 14, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Just read a great quote….
Keeping fewer animals and giving them more space in upgraded enclosures benefits the keeper and the kept
Keeping fewer animals and giving them more space in upgraded enclosures benefits the keeper and the kept
Great to see some happy, relaxed and enriched pigs. Pigs are widely recognized as highly intelligent animals, displaying complex behaviors, problem-solving skills, and emotional intelligence
#pig #pigwelfare #pigcare #farmanimals
#pig #pigwelfare #pigcare #farmanimals
April 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Great to see some happy, relaxed and enriched pigs. Pigs are widely recognized as highly intelligent animals, displaying complex behaviors, problem-solving skills, and emotional intelligence
#pig #pigwelfare #pigcare #farmanimals
#pig #pigwelfare #pigcare #farmanimals
Piegions are cool birds! Don’t believe me, read this….
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March 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Piegions are cool birds! Don’t believe me, read this….
www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-...
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When given the opportunity, ball pythons like to climb and will explore. Owners should provide as complex an environment as they can to allow a range of behaviours
#snakes #ballpython #snakeenrichment #snakeenclosure #pets
#snakes #ballpython #snakeenrichment #snakeenclosure #pets
March 8, 2025 at 12:12 PM
When given the opportunity, ball pythons like to climb and will explore. Owners should provide as complex an environment as they can to allow a range of behaviours
#snakes #ballpython #snakeenrichment #snakeenclosure #pets
#snakes #ballpython #snakeenrichment #snakeenclosure #pets
Don’t forget that fish need enrichment too! Studies have shown the benefits to fish if provided with simple enrichment like a decorated tank #enrichment #fish #petfish #pets
March 3, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Don’t forget that fish need enrichment too! Studies have shown the benefits to fish if provided with simple enrichment like a decorated tank #enrichment #fish #petfish #pets
Dog separation anxiety can be stressful but also get owners in trouble due to the noise/destruction caused. Some tips to help include training so dogs slowly get use to you leaving (start leaving a room and build), special toy(s), exercise before you leave and leave calmly so not to excite your dog.
February 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Dog separation anxiety can be stressful but also get owners in trouble due to the noise/destruction caused. Some tips to help include training so dogs slowly get use to you leaving (start leaving a room and build), special toy(s), exercise before you leave and leave calmly so not to excite your dog.
Pac man frogs enjoy burrowing down in damp substrate. When in position, they wait to ambush their prey. Understanding pet behaviour is crucial to provide the correct environment.
#frogs #amphibians #frog #pets #pacman
#frogs #amphibians #frog #pets #pacman
February 17, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Pac man frogs enjoy burrowing down in damp substrate. When in position, they wait to ambush their prey. Understanding pet behaviour is crucial to provide the correct environment.
#frogs #amphibians #frog #pets #pacman
#frogs #amphibians #frog #pets #pacman
Humidity is crucial for reptiles as it supports proper shedding, hydration, and respiratory health. Low humidity can cause dehydration and shedding issues, while excessive humidity may lead to respiratory infections. It’s vital
keepers know their reptiles humidity requirements and maintain them
keepers know their reptiles humidity requirements and maintain them
January 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Humidity is crucial for reptiles as it supports proper shedding, hydration, and respiratory health. Low humidity can cause dehydration and shedding issues, while excessive humidity may lead to respiratory infections. It’s vital
keepers know their reptiles humidity requirements and maintain them
keepers know their reptiles humidity requirements and maintain them
All dog care operators must have an enrichment program. This program is to include:
1. Grooming: E.g Brushing coats or towel dying if wet
2. Socialisation: E.g Describing meaningful interactions with other dogs/operator
3. Play: Highlighting what toys/games are available
#dogenrichment #dogcare
1. Grooming: E.g Brushing coats or towel dying if wet
2. Socialisation: E.g Describing meaningful interactions with other dogs/operator
3. Play: Highlighting what toys/games are available
#dogenrichment #dogcare
January 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
All dog care operators must have an enrichment program. This program is to include:
1. Grooming: E.g Brushing coats or towel dying if wet
2. Socialisation: E.g Describing meaningful interactions with other dogs/operator
3. Play: Highlighting what toys/games are available
#dogenrichment #dogcare
1. Grooming: E.g Brushing coats or towel dying if wet
2. Socialisation: E.g Describing meaningful interactions with other dogs/operator
3. Play: Highlighting what toys/games are available
#dogenrichment #dogcare
Animal welfare standards have improved so much for many species but sadly, more needs to be done. Fish are a prime example of this.
Selling fish in barren tanks is not a good welfare practice, especially when studies show how tank decoration can be important #pet
#fish #fishwelfare #fishenrichment
Selling fish in barren tanks is not a good welfare practice, especially when studies show how tank decoration can be important #pet
#fish #fishwelfare #fishenrichment
December 31, 2024 at 8:02 AM
Animal welfare standards have improved so much for many species but sadly, more needs to be done. Fish are a prime example of this.
Selling fish in barren tanks is not a good welfare practice, especially when studies show how tank decoration can be important #pet
#fish #fishwelfare #fishenrichment
Selling fish in barren tanks is not a good welfare practice, especially when studies show how tank decoration can be important #pet
#fish #fishwelfare #fishenrichment
The Animal Welfare Act states 5 animal needs that must be followed:
1️⃣ Providing a suitable environment 2️⃣ Offering a suitable diet 3️⃣Allowing animals to exhibit normal behaviours
4️⃣ Ensuring animals are housed with or apart from others
5️⃣ Protecting animals from pain, suffering, injury, and disease
1️⃣ Providing a suitable environment 2️⃣ Offering a suitable diet 3️⃣Allowing animals to exhibit normal behaviours
4️⃣ Ensuring animals are housed with or apart from others
5️⃣ Protecting animals from pain, suffering, injury, and disease
December 27, 2024 at 8:24 PM
The Animal Welfare Act states 5 animal needs that must be followed:
1️⃣ Providing a suitable environment 2️⃣ Offering a suitable diet 3️⃣Allowing animals to exhibit normal behaviours
4️⃣ Ensuring animals are housed with or apart from others
5️⃣ Protecting animals from pain, suffering, injury, and disease
1️⃣ Providing a suitable environment 2️⃣ Offering a suitable diet 3️⃣Allowing animals to exhibit normal behaviours
4️⃣ Ensuring animals are housed with or apart from others
5️⃣ Protecting animals from pain, suffering, injury, and disease
Snakes get calcium from their food, and I often hear they do not need UV. But…Ball pythons (pictured) have been shown to seek out UV for basking opportunities. For me, offering UV gives opportunities to engage in natural behaviours and is best practice
#snake #ballpython #herpetology #UV
#snake #ballpython #herpetology #UV
December 25, 2024 at 10:51 AM
Snakes get calcium from their food, and I often hear they do not need UV. But…Ball pythons (pictured) have been shown to seek out UV for basking opportunities. For me, offering UV gives opportunities to engage in natural behaviours and is best practice
#snake #ballpython #herpetology #UV
#snake #ballpython #herpetology #UV
Follow the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) Regulations 2018, and give pet frogs dechlorinated water, chlorine and chloramines in tap water can irritate their skin and harm their sensitive physiology, potentially causing health issues #frogs #amphibians #petcare
December 20, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Follow the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) Regulations 2018, and give pet frogs dechlorinated water, chlorine and chloramines in tap water can irritate their skin and harm their sensitive physiology, potentially causing health issues #frogs #amphibians #petcare
Boa constrictors can live 20+years and get over10feet. This boa was taken in as the owner could not provide enough space. This type of animal is a huge commitment and should be carefully thought about. This upgrade allowed him to climb and fully stretch #boa #snakehousing #snakes #snakeenrichment
December 17, 2024 at 9:20 PM
Boa constrictors can live 20+years and get over10feet. This boa was taken in as the owner could not provide enough space. This type of animal is a huge commitment and should be carefully thought about. This upgrade allowed him to climb and fully stretch #boa #snakehousing #snakes #snakeenrichment
Left over food can be used as a great treat for rats and gives them variety in their diet #rats #rodents #ratenrichment
December 17, 2024 at 8:54 PM
Left over food can be used as a great treat for rats and gives them variety in their diet #rats #rodents #ratenrichment
Chinchilla are very active rodents native to mountainous regions and need large, multi-level cages with ramps, perches, and platforms. #chinchilla #rodentenclosure #chinchillahome
December 16, 2024 at 12:30 PM
Chinchilla are very active rodents native to mountainous regions and need large, multi-level cages with ramps, perches, and platforms. #chinchilla #rodentenclosure #chinchillahome
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#snakeenrichment #snakes #herpetology #enrichment #reptiles
#snakeenrichment #snakes #herpetology #enrichment #reptiles
Enrichment for Snakes (And Other Reptiles) - IAABC FOUNDATION JOURNAL
An enriched environment for reptiles under captive management isn't just a tank with some extra objects in it. To really enrich the lives of our reptiles, we need to be creative and introduce some nov...
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December 11, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Free feeding the chameleon enabled her to exhibit natural stalking and hunting behaviours
#pantherchameleon #herpetology #reptiles #enrichment
#pantherchameleon #herpetology #reptiles #enrichment
December 11, 2024 at 7:40 PM
Free feeding the chameleon enabled her to exhibit natural stalking and hunting behaviours
#pantherchameleon #herpetology #reptiles #enrichment
#pantherchameleon #herpetology #reptiles #enrichment
Food enrichment like these Brussel sprouts can be great, but always research new items. Sprouts for example can be difficult for guinea pigs to digest and are only safe to eat in moderation. These guys loved their one off treat and had no problems #erichement #guineapigs
December 10, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Food enrichment like these Brussel sprouts can be great, but always research new items. Sprouts for example can be difficult for guinea pigs to digest and are only safe to eat in moderation. These guys loved their one off treat and had no problems #erichement #guineapigs
Interesting study on whats thought to be an unsocial snake species and normally kept solo
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Surprisingly snuggly pythons upend what scientists thought they knew about snakes
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December 9, 2024 at 8:54 PM
Interesting study on whats thought to be an unsocial snake species and normally kept solo
www-cbc-ca.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.cbc....
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Natural enclosures are the best but they can make finding your animals difficult at times!
#gecko #camouflage #reptiles #reptilecare
#gecko #camouflage #reptiles #reptilecare
December 9, 2024 at 8:17 PM
Natural enclosures are the best but they can make finding your animals difficult at times!
#gecko #camouflage #reptiles #reptilecare
#gecko #camouflage #reptiles #reptilecare
December 6, 2024 at 10:52 AM
Pet shops sell small rabbit houses and people do not realise how much space rabbits need. The Rabbit Welfare Association recommends a minimum enclosure size for two bonded rabbits is 3m x 2m x 1m high. Inside there should be plenty of things to keep them happy #rabbits #rabbithousing #petwelfare
December 3, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Pet shops sell small rabbit houses and people do not realise how much space rabbits need. The Rabbit Welfare Association recommends a minimum enclosure size for two bonded rabbits is 3m x 2m x 1m high. Inside there should be plenty of things to keep them happy #rabbits #rabbithousing #petwelfare