Husbandry Manual Goliath Stick Insect - Nswfmpa.org
Husbandry Manual Goliath Stick Insect - Nswfmpa.org
Husbandry Manual Goliath Stick Insect - Nswfmpa.org
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<strong>Husbandry</strong> <strong>Manual</strong> for Eurycnema goliath<br />
Tara Bearman<br />
5 General <strong>Husbandry</strong><br />
5.1 Hygiene and Cleaning<br />
Ensure that a high level of hygiene is maintained at all times. Simple daily routines including<br />
washing hands before, after and between insect enclosures; washing equipment used after every<br />
use. Enclosures should be regularly disinfected using F10SC veterinary grade disinfectant. F10SC<br />
is a total spectrum disinfectant, it kills all types of fungi (and spores), bacteria and viruses. (For<br />
further details see Appendix 3 and Appendix).<br />
It is important to dispose of frass suitably when cleaning. As frass may contain eggs, when<br />
disposed it could start feral populations of insects in the local area that they are being kept. Frass<br />
should be placed in water, the eggs will then sink and the faeces will rise. This will ensure that<br />
nearly all the eggs are collected. Any remaining frass should be incinerated before disposal to<br />
avoid accidentally contributing to a feral population.<br />
5.2 Record Keeping<br />
Record keeping is an integral part of zoo keeping husbandry for all animal species including<br />
insects. Recorded data can be useful for the compilation of workable husbandry manuals and for<br />
the use in scientific papers, it is also necessary for good animal management. The following<br />
information should be recorded on a daily basis.<br />
• ACQ = ACQUISITION<br />
Any importation from outside the collection, public donation, or capture from grounds or from<br />
the wild. Include insect hatching.<br />
• D/30 = DEATH WITHIN 30 DAYS<br />
Death/euthanasia within 30 days of birth, hatching or acquisition.<br />
• D/E = DEATH, ESTABLISHED<br />
Death/euthanasia of any animal which has been resident in the collection for longer than 30<br />
days.<br />
• DIS = DISPOSITION<br />
Includes exports from the collection, releases, sales, escapes.<br />
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