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Ok, I have individually asked several people this question, and have had no response. So I thought it would be at best to ask on a public forum, soas everyone can see and answer at will.

I would like to study at College, and University (UK Student) to eventually gain the appropiate qualifications to become a Professional Herpetologist, whether that be in a reptile house at a Zoo to start off, or collecting data and such and working my way up in the profession. My goal is to snatch a career working exclusively with venomous reptiles and studying them, their characteristics, habitats, habbits etc.

My question is....What courses do I need to be taking for AS/A2 Level, and what solid Degree to start off with at University, and what classes to take for that degree? Do I do Zoology, or Biology?

Thankyou in advance,

Kind regards,

James.

James Mintram wrote:: Ok, I have individually asked several people this question, and have had no response. So I thought it would be at best to ask on a public forum, soas everyone can see and answer at will.

I would like to study at College, and University (UK Student) to eventually gain the appropiate qualifications to become a Professional Herpetologist, whether that be in a reptile house at a Zoo to start off, or collecting data and such and working my way up in the profession. My goal is to snatch a career working exclusively with venomous reptiles and studying them, their characteristics, habitats, habbits etc.

My question is....What courses do I need to be taking for AS/A2 Level, and what solid Degree to start off with at University, and what classes to take for that degree? Do I do Zoology, or Biology?

Thankyou in advance,

Kind regards,

James.

I would have thought if you are having problems understanding after the best part of 6 months that a non-venomous snake could not only be a life saver, but a start to understanding reptiles, you will defiantly struggle learning at a university. It seems you are destined to keep venomous snake/snakes first off, jumping in at the deep end – the faster you learn you are playing with fire, the longer you will live to learn the rest.

Dozens and dozens of highly experienced keepers and herpetologists have tried everything in their power to help you, advice you and give you some sort of guidance, but you haven’t taken a blind bit of notice. I gave you advice, I got Mark O’Shea to give you advice, WW has given you advice along with PR.

There are no such courses in the UK just covering herpetology, you have to remember that most of these guys who study at Bangor and various other universities have not handled venomous snakes, and it may be many years before they do. You’ve received the advice before James – listen, learn and listen again from those who have been there. Oh, and I think me and another 20 other keepers are on the list of “venomous snake related jobs” in the UK!

Cheers,

Dave

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David Nixon wrote:

James Mintram wrote:: Ok, I have individually asked several people this question, and have had no response. So I thought it would be at best to ask on a public forum, soas everyone can see and answer at will.

I would like to study at College, and University (UK Student) to eventually gain the appropiate qualifications to become a Professional Herpetologist, whether that be in a reptile house at a Zoo to start off, or collecting data and such and working my way up in the profession. My goal is to snatch a career working exclusively with venomous reptiles and studying them, their characteristics, habitats, habbits etc.

My question is....What courses do I need to be taking for AS/A2 Level, and what solid Degree to start off with at University, and what classes to take for that degree? Do I do Zoology, or Biology?

Thankyou in advance,

Kind regards,

James.

I would have thought if you are having problems understanding after the best part of 6 months that a non-venomous snake could not only be a life saver, but a start to understanding reptiles, you will defiantly struggle learning at a university. It seems you are destined to keep venomous snake/snakes first off, jumping in at the deep end – the faster you learn you are playing with fire, the longer you will live to learn the rest.

Dozens and dozens of highly experienced keepers and herpetologists have tried everything in their power to help you, advice you and give you some sort of guidance, but you haven’t taken a blind bit of notice. I gave you advice, I got Mark O’Shea to give you advice, WW has given you advice along with PR.

There are no such courses in the UK just covering herpetology, you have to remember that most of these guys who study at Bangor and various other universities have not handled venomous snakes, and it may be many years before they do. You’ve received the advice before James – listen, learn and listen again from those who have been there. Oh, and I think me and another 20 other keepers are on the list of “venomous snake related jobs” in the UK!

Cheers,

Dave

Dave, I left you a message with my phone number. Could you call me ASAP please??

I cannot think of a reply to this, you are right. The truth is painful, But I want to do this in the future...I don't know...

Please call me,

Thanks

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