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Reptile Genetics (GEN-101)

Codominant, Recessive, Heterozygous, Possible Het, Genotype, Phenotype, Allele... and Punnett Squares!? It's enough to make most people go cross-eyed! Learn all the lingo and terminology in the world of Reptile DNA!

If you're really into Ball Python morphs and want a better grasp of the science behind the gentics, you've come to the right place! This workshop will provide you with a precise understanding of all the terminology and lingo thrown around and will fully equip you to speak the language yourself.

 

Location: Lodi, CA

Instructor: Robert Coral

Level: Beginner

Duration: 1 - 2 hours (Depending on attendance)

Cost: $Coming Soon!

 

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Naturalistic Terrarium Design (NTD-101)

Landscape, Plants, Vines, Rocks and more! Learn the many secrets of putting together some of the most beautifully decorated reptile terrariums using all faux material!

It always looks so easy but for some reason it never is. Creativity definitely helps, but without knowing all the many ways to utilize a single product you're pretty limited. This workshop will teach you many techniques on how to utilize various available products in many ways to produce stunning naturalistic terrariums.

If you really enjoy our exhibits, come learn how to replicate them in your own home! After this workshop your setups may even rival ours!

 

Location: Lodi, CA

Instructor: Robert Coral

Level: Beginner

Duration: 1 hour

Cost: $39

 

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Living Vivarium Design (LVD-201)

Live Plants, False Bottoms, Waterfalls and more! Learn how to create and maintain your very own miniature ecosystem!

If you're ready to take your terrarium setups to the next level, this workshop is for you! This workshop will teach you which plants do well in a terrarium environment, how to properly plant/place them, what lighting is best for both the plants and animals that will be housed in the enclosure and the ins and outs of creating a running waterfall and or stream in your exhibit!

 

Location: Lodi, CA

Instructor: Robert Coral

Level: Beginner

Duration: 1 hour

Cost: $49

 

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Art of Keeping & Breeding Snakes (SNK-201)

Feeding, cleaning, sexing, breeding and handling! Everything you've ever wanted to know about keeping and breeding Snakes and more!

Corn Snakes, Kingsnakes, Rat Snakes, Milk Snakes, Pythons, Boas and more! This workshop will teach you the many techniques of sexing (popping, probing, visual, etc.), cooling, pairing, introducing, egg collecting, incubation, hatching and rearing of various snake species and equip you with enough knowledge to feel confident about starting your own project(s).

 

Location: Lodi, CA

Instructor: Robert Coral

Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Duration: 2 hours

Cost: $89 (Discount with multiple people!)

 

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Art of Keeping & Breeding Tarantulas (TAR-201)

Feeding, molting, sexing, breeding and handling! Everything you've ever wanted to know about keeping and breeding Tarantulas and more!

Arboreal, Terrestrial, New World, Old World, Urticating Hairs, Molts and more... what does it all mean!? This workshop will teach you the various techniques of handling, sexing and breeding Tarantulas and equip you with enough knowledge to feel confident about starting your own collection.

 

Location: Lodi, CA

Instructor: Robert Coral

Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Duration: 2 hours

Cost: $89 (Discount with multiple people!)

 

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Reptile & Invertebrate Photography (PIX-301)

Get beyond the glass and take photos up-close and personal with various species from around the world!

From Tarantulas, Lizards, Geckos, Frogs and Chameleons, to large Monitors, Snakes and more! If Macro shots are your thing, you'll be in heaven with the variety of creature subjects we have to offer. Very few places exhibit the vast amount of species we have from all over the world under a single roof. An exciting opportunity many photography enthusiasts dream of!

 

NOTE: You must have your own camera and know how to operate it properly. We will manage all of the animals for mounting, positioning, etc.

 

Location: Lodi, CA

Duration: 3 Hours

Cost: $299 (Discount with multiple people!)

 

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Creating A Snake Skin Wall Hanger (SWH-201)

Learn how to preserve your lost pet and display one of nature's most beautiful artworks!

Reptile Taxidermy - Memorialize your lost loved one so that you may enjoy them for many more years to come! This workshop will teach you the necessary skills and techniques to create a beautifully preserved snake skin that you'd be proud to mount on your wall. Very few people possess the skills and proper know-how to do this properly. Most people try what they learn on the internet and end up with a dry, stiff and brittle hide that's lost most of its color as an end result. We show you the very best and most effective way to achieve professional results that will leave you with a soft, supple and pliable hide with minimal color loss!

 

Location: Lodi, CA

Instructor: Robert Coral

Level: Intermediate

Duration: 4 - 5 hours (Depending on attendance)

Cost: $899 (Option 1: You provide your own deceased snake.)

Cost: $1,199 (Option 2: We provide a specimen for you, which you can keep and take home!)

 

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Creating A Lizard Skin Wall Hanger (LWH-201)

Learn how to preserve your lost pet and display one of nature's most beautiful artworks!

Reptile Taxidermy - Memorialize your lost loved one so that you may enjoy them for many more years to come! This workshop will teach you the necessary skills and techniques to create a beautifully preserved lizard skin that you'd be proud to mount on your wall. Very few people possess the skills and proper know-how to do this properly. Most people try what they learn on the internet and end up with a dry, stiff and brittle hide that's lost most of its color as an end result. We show you the very best and most effective way to achieve professional results that will leave you with a soft, supple and pliable hide with minimal color loss!

 

Location: Lodi, CA

Instructor: Robert Coral

Level: Intermediate

Duration: 5 - 6 hours (Depending on attendance)

Cost: $899 (You provide your own deceased lizard.)

Cost: $1,199 (Option 2: We provide a specimen for you, which you can keep and take home!)

 

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Creating Genuine Snake Skin Leather (GSL-202)

Learn the secret techniques of creating genuine snake skin leather for use with various textile projects!

Reptile Taxidermy - Wallets, Belts, Hatbands, Handbags and more! The project possibilities are endless. Simply drying and or preserving a snake skin does NOT prepare it for use with textile projects. Rattlesnakes are very different than Pythons or Boas. When it comes to exotic snakes, very few people in the world possess the skills and proper know-how of this trade. From skinning, fleshing, pickling, tanning, oiling, etc., this workshop will teach you the trade secrets for turning snake skin into genuine workable leather!

 

Location: Lodi, CA

Instructor: Robert Coral

Level: Intermediate - Advanced

Duration: 4 - 5 hours (Depending on attendance)

Cost: $899 (Option 1: You provide your own deceased snake.)

Cost: $1,199 (Option 2: We provide a specimen for you, which you can keep and take home!)

 

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Reptile Bone Cleaning (RBC-203)

Learn how to clean, degrease, whiten and preserve reptile bones for study and or display!

Reptile Taxidermy - Skulls, Teeth, Claws and Bones... there are many ways to clean and preserve animal bones, but only a couple of right ways that work for reptile bones specifically. This workshop will teach you the proper techniques on how to clean, degrease, whiten and preserve reptile bones the BEST way for professional results every time.

 

NOTE: This workshop does not cover bone articulation.

 

Location: Lodi, CA

Instructor: Robert Coral

Level: Intermediate

Duration: 2 - 3 hours (Depending on attendance)

Cost: $489 (Discount with multiple people!)

 

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Insect Pinning (PIN-101)

Learn how to pin insects for collecting, studying or art display!

Entomology - This workshop will teach you the basics for pinning, labeling and preserving common insects so that you can easily get started on your own collection!

 

Location: Lodi, CA

Instructor: Robert Coral

Level: Beginner

Duration: 2 - 3 hours (Depending on attendance)

Cost: $Coming Soon!

 

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Stay tuned as MORE Workshops will be available soon!

 

If there's a particular subject you'd like to learn, please let us know!