U of M Veterinary School Visit

MHS member Jodi Aherns (right)
explains basic ground gecko care to the class.

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.

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...

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.

and iguanas.