Common Ostrich
1. Each member of the ostrich flock will be seen as an individual, this is because the ostrich flock is megafauna and thus will not contain too many members. I will use leg bands to ID the ostriches. Leg bands are easy to apply, easy to see, the public does not tend to mind them, and it will last a long term, but can be changed or removed if needed.
2. Daily, the enclosure will be cleaned by removing all fecal matter and old food. All bowls will be replaced with fresh bowls and the used bowls will be cleaned and sanitized. The dirt in the enclosure that will be turned and fresh mulch will be added every six months. The keeper must wash his or her hands following the CDC handwashing protocol between cleaning different enclosures. When …show more content…
Because I will only be housing one Chilean rose tarantula, there is no other option, but to consider it has an individual and physical ID is not necessary.
2. The tank will be checked for fecal matter or any leftover pieces of prey daily. Every six months the substrate in the bottom of the tank will be replaced and the tank will be wiped down with chlorhexidine and water. Pest infestation is unlikely to occur inside the tarantula’s tank because it will be properly maintained and closed off. If an infestation does occur, I will remove the tarantula, get rid the substrate and completely sanitize the aquarium and all of the décor.
3. To keep the public and the animal safe, access to inside the tank will only accessible in the back for keepers. The glass on the tank will be very sturdy to handle kids rough housing around it, leaning against it, etc. The Chilean rose hair is docile and a bite will be no worse than a bee sting, so keepers should not have to worry. If someone is bitten they should report it immediately. When visitors are handling the animal, keepers will always be present to educate the visitors on how to properly handle the animal and make sure they are doing so.
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1. Each member of the ostrich flock will be seen as an individual, this is because the ostrich flock is megafauna and thus will not contain too many members. I will use leg bands to ID the ostriches. Leg bands are easy to apply, easy to see, the public does not tend to mind them, and it will last a long term, but can be changed or removed if needed.
2. Daily, the enclosure will be cleaned by removing all fecal matter and old food. All bowls will be replaced with fresh bowls and the used bowls will be cleaned and sanitized. The dirt in the enclosure that will be turned and fresh mulch will be added every six months. The keeper must wash his or her hands following the CDC handwashing protocol between cleaning different enclosures. When …show more content…
Because I will only be housing one Chilean rose tarantula, there is no other option, but to consider it has an individual and physical ID is not necessary.
2. The tank will be checked for fecal matter or any leftover pieces of prey daily. Every six months the substrate in the bottom of the tank will be replaced and the tank will be wiped down with chlorhexidine and water. Pest infestation is unlikely to occur inside the tarantula’s tank because it will be properly maintained and closed off. If an infestation does occur, I will remove the tarantula, get rid the substrate and completely sanitize the aquarium and all of the décor.
3. To keep the public and the animal safe, access to inside the tank will only accessible in the back for keepers. The glass on the tank will be very sturdy to handle kids rough housing around it, leaning against it, etc. The Chilean rose hair is docile and a bite will be no worse than a bee sting, so keepers should not have to worry. If someone is bitten they should report it immediately. When visitors are handling the animal, keepers will always be present to educate the visitors on how to properly handle the animal and make sure they are doing so.
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