Spider & Scorpion Practical Training

professional development facilitated by Jonathan Leeming

Overview

The Spider & Scorpion Practical Course offers practical activities in the area of operation. It focuses upon the 2 major groups of arachnids in a natural setting. Fieldwork activities include pitfall traps, identification workshop, UV light work at night, first response, medical importance and much more. This course can be formalised with the addition of the Spider & Scorpion Field Book. Certificates to all.

The Spider & Scorpion Practical Course is the foundation of onsite training. Depending on duration of training and location constraints, the spider & Scorpion Practical Course contains the following:

  • Day and night fieldwork.
  • Presentations.
  • Scorpion Sting First Response Online Short Course.
  • Identification workshop.
  • Presentation assignments. 
  • Pitfall traps.
  • UV night-time fieldwork.
  • First response workshop.

The Spider & Scorpion Practical Course is the foundation of onsite training. Additional related training can be added including presentations and workshops.

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Format

  • Practical fieldwork day and night.
  • Includes numerous activities.
  • Additional Spider & Scorpion Field Book formalises activities. 
  • Certificates to all.

Outcomes

  • An understanding of spider and scorpions in the area of operation.
  • How to include spiders and scorpions in the guided experience. 
  • Supported by optional first response presentations, books and workbooks.
  • Supports Scorpion Sting First Response Distance Learning.

Ideal for

  • Essential Scorpion Sting First Response Professional Development.
  • Field Guides & Trackers.
  • Nature Guides.
  • Multi-day events. 

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Spider & Scorpion Field Book

Written by Jonathan Leeming

This field book is designed to give the participants a practical perception of spiders and scorpions. Topics include classifications, functional anatomy, lifecycles, males and females, distribution and shelters, size and shape, colouration and anatomy, behaviour. eye patterns, venomosity rule of thumb, origin of names and more. Included are practical activities that develop identification skills as well as how to educate others on spiders and scorpions.

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