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__OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY RISKS__
^A summary of the dangers related to this species
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!#Introduction
^WRITE THE INTRODUCTION LAST.
(general features of the species or group, history in captivity, potential contribution of the species to
education, conservation and research)
Ahead of Introduction, place any OHS Warnings! Eg Toxicity.
Toxins and their effects (including urticating hairs, irritating scales etc)
First aid for bites and stings.
May include in the introduction the following. Most of this information will be drawn from the most
recent copy of Australasian Species Management Program (ASMP) Regional Census and Plan.
Indicate which edition (year) is used.
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!!#ASMP Category
^Is the species part of the Australasian Species Management Program?
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!!#Global Status: IUCN Category – see also 3.3
!!#Regional/National/State Conservation Status
!!!#State protection
!!!#Threatened Status
!!!#EA/State requirements / permits for movement or transfer
!!#Wild Population Management
^Relevant only if the species is threatened and being managed
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!!#Species Co-ordinator
^Not currently applicable for invertebrates
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!!#Studbook Holder
^Not currently applicable for invertebrates
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!!#Annual Cycle of Maintenance Activities
!#Taxonomy
!!#Nomenclature
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Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Subspecies 1
Subspecies 2
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!!#Subspecies
^if appropriate)
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!!#Recent Synonyms
!!#Other Common Names
^Common Names - For Australian insects, only those listed in Ian Naumann, 1993, CSIRO Handbook
of Australian Insect Names, should be used.
Include a suggested common name if no other name available, and note the source of the suggested
name.
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!#Natural History
^Biology of the species with particular reference to any details that may be relevant to husbandry in
captivity including any research that has been carried out.
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!!#Description
!!#Measurements
!!!#Mass And Basic Body Measurements
^e.g. head-body length, total length and height
Adult weights and measurements (range)
Weights should be measured to 0.01g
Measurements should be taken with calipers where appropriate.
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!!#Sexual Dimorphism
^in size and/or mass, if species has a wide latitudinal distribution include measurements of body
mass at different locations)
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!!!#Distinguishing Features
^that separate this species from other similar species; for example details of coloration and physical
characteristics)
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!!#Distribution and Habitat
^indicate worldwide distribution, a distribution map if possible, if migratory include details of habitat
types it travels to and from
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!!#Conservation Status
^including the species’ category of threat according to the IUCN Red List criteria. Clarify what the
threat code indicates for that species- i.e. exactly what are the threatening processes
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!!#Longevity
!!!#In the Wild
^include maximum and average values, if possible)
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!!!#In Captivity
^include maximum and average values, if possible)
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!!#Techniques Used to Determine Age in Adults
!#Housing Requirements
!!#Exhibit/Enclosure Design (for both larval and adult
stages)
^General principles, precautions that should be taken and mistakes to avoid
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!!#Holding Area/ Off Exhibit Design (for both larval and
adult stages)
!!#Spatial Requirements
^Include any regulations if such exist e.g. EAPA regulations covering minimum standards for keeping
animals in captivity)
Note optimal densities, both on and off display.
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!!#Position of Enclosures
!!#Weather (and other) Protection
^Indicate materials to be used in construction.
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!!#Temperature and microclimate Requirements
^Include microclimates within the enclosure
Heating and cooling.
Humidity
Lighting
Ventilation
Filtration
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!!#Substrate
!!#Nestboxes and/or Bedding Material
!!#Enclosure Furnishings
^Branches, rocks, grass tussocks, streams or ponds. Behavioral enrichment furniture. Nesting
requirements)
Display boards and signage
If the enclosure is a small tank, include suitable and unsuitable plant species
Include furnishings such as rocks, logs, half-pots etc
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!#General Husbandry
!!#Hygiene and Cleaning
^Provide a regime for cleaning enclosures, indicating lists of both ‘safe’ cleaning agents and chemical
agents that should not be used. Indicate how often nest material, soil and branches should be
changed
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!!#Record Keeping
!!#Methods of Identification
!!#Routine Data Collection
!#Feeding Requirements
!!#Wild diet
!!#Captive Diet
^List diets used successfully in captivity, including any information on diet changes at different times
of the year. Itemise the range of diets offered by different institutions and give reasons why the diet
varies.)
Artificial diets for larval stages
Artificial Diets for adults
Pupal weights and deformity rates for each type of food as a comparison between fitness of food
types
Number of food plants required per animal
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!!#Supplements
!!#Preparation and Presentation of Food
^Also list behavioural enrichment feeding )
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!!#Dietary changes
!!#Feeding Regime
!!#Plant propagation; for each species, note:
^Common name and scientific name
Plant description (shrub, vine, erect, perennial, annual, woody, prostrate etc)
Distribution and source of seed/ cuttings
Growing season
Propagation (seed, cuttings, suckering, layering etc)
Growing notes (watering regime, potting mix, fertilizing regime etc)
Plant pests and diseases
Weed potential
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!#Capture, Restraint, Handling and
Transport
!!#Timing of Capture and Handling
!!#Capture Equipment
!!#Capture and Restraint Techniques
!!!#The best handling method for the safety of the animals as well as the
handler
!!!#The best method of luring and trapping stray animals
!!!#The best method for collecting in the field
^Physical, mechanical and /or chemical methodologies
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!!#Weighing and Examination
!!#Release
!!#Transport Requirements
^For general transport practices, refer to the Transport Manual (?) – IATA?
Equipment for each stage of the life cycle (if appropriate)
Postal regulations (for live spiders etc).
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!!!#Box Design
!!!#Furnishings
!!!#Water and Food
!!!#Animals per Box
!!!#Timing of Transportation
!!!#Release from Box
!#Health Requirements
!!#Daily Health Checks
^List the routine observations undertaken daily during cleaning and feeding.)
Weights should be measured to 0.01g
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!!#Detailed Physical Examination
!!#Routine Treatments
!!#Known Health Problems
^Include diseases in the wild.
Diseases, especially viruses
Problems caused by overcrowding
Deformity rates from pupation and moulting
For each symptom, note the pathogen/disease and probably cause
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!!#Quarantine Requirements
^Particularly relating to overseas importations, note the level of quarantine and other
conditions required.
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!!#Vet Procedures
^Include any published or anecdotal notes on clinical entomology
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!!#Euthanasia
!!#Post Mortem results
!#Behaviour
!!#General Behaviour
^Including territorial behaviour
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!!#Activity
!!#Social Behaviour
!!#Reproductive Behaviour
!!#Bathing
!!#Behavioural Problems
^Behavioural problems as they relate to biological problems or problems with the animal’s
conditions (eg restlessness, lethargy etc)
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!!#Signs of Stress
!!#Behavioural Enrichment
!!#Introductions and Removals
!!#Intraspecific Compatibility
!!#Interspecific Compatibility
^Mixed species compatabilities.
Particularly in regard to predation
Include any compatible vertebrate species.
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!!#Suitability to Captivity
!#Breeding
!!#Mating System
!!#Ease of Breeding
!!#Reproductive Condition
!!!#Females
!!!#Males
!!#Techniques Used to Control Breeding
!!#Occurrence of Hybrids
!!#Timing of Breeding
!!#Age at First Breeding and Last Breeding
!!#Ability to Breed Every Year
!!#Ability to Breed More than Once Per Year
!!#Nesting, Hollow or Other Requirements
!!#Breeding Diet
!!#Incubation Period
!!# Clutch Size
!!#Age at Weaning
!!#Age of Removal from Parents
!!#Growth and Development
!#Artificial Rearing
!!#Incubator Type
!!#Incubation Temperature and Humidity
!!#Desired % Egg Mass Loss
!!#Hatching Temperature and Humidity
!!#Normal Pip to Hatch Interval
!!#Diet and Feeding Routine
!!#Specific Requirements
!!#Data Recording
!!#Identification Methods
!!#Hygiene
!!#Behavioural Considerations
^ Weaning
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!#Acknowledgements
!#References
Jackson, S.M. (2002) Standardizing captive-management manuals: guidelines for terrestrial
vertebrates revised, in International Zoo Yearbook (2003) 38: 229-243, The Zoological Society of
London, London.
!#Bibliography
Jackson, S.M. (2002) Standardizing captive-management manuals: guidelines for terrestrial
vertebrates revised, in International Zoo Yearbook (2003) 38: 229-243, The Zoological Society of
London, London.
!#Glossary
^of terms used that may not be easily understood without explanation/definition
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!#Appendices
^e.g. equipment details, suppliers and drug details
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!!#Appendix 1 - Products Mentioned in Text
!!#Appendix 2 - Material Safety Data Sheets
!!#Appendix 3