The Kelompok Studi Satwa Liar (KSSL) of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UGM, has carried out Reptile Basic Medicine 2025 activities. The theme raised at this seminar and workshop was “Reticulated Python: The Art of Scale and Style.” The purpose of implementing Reptile Basic Medicine is to gain new insights into anatomy, handling and restraint, identification, and basic medicine in the reticulated python. This activity was held on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Jogja Exotarium Mini Zoo. The event began with a seminar by drh. Antonia Agnes consists of materials about: taxonomy, anatomy, morphology, physiology, handling and restraint, and basic medicine in snakes. A question-and-answer session, a discussion on handling and restraint, and a medical examination of the reticulated python followed this. The medical examination consisted of a general check-up and an injection of vitamin B complex.
The seminar and workshop activities that have been conducted can help increase understanding of wildlife and its health, especially that of reticulated pythons. Participants from KSSL member organizations are expected to raise awareness and concern about the health and sustainability of reticulated python snake populations in the wild. By increasing understanding of reticulated python snakes from general check-ups, health, and conservation aspects, participants can gain valuable experience in conducting direct medical examinations on pythons. Considering that reticulated snake populations around the world face numerous threats, including poaching, illegal trade, and habitat loss, this activity is crucial in the effort to conserve and care for wildlife, especially this species.
Therefore, this activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, specifically points 3 (good health and well-being), 4 (quality education), and 15 (maintaining the land ecosystem). This activity provided educational and skill-based training, particularly in the field of wildlife, playing a vital role in promoting human safety and animal welfare, especially in the context of handling wild animals. Additionally, this activity strengthens the relationship between members of KSSL FKH UGM.
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Author: Oryzza Sativa Nur’Arsya
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