Reptile and Amphibian Care Project Template

Reptile and Amphibian Care Project in Priority Matrix

Ensure the health and wellbeing of reptiles and amphibians with prioritized care and maintenance tasks.

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Proposed Tasks

Urgent and Important

• Daily Health Check - due in 1 day
  ☐ Check each animal for signs of illness or injury ☐ Record any unusual behavior ☐ Report any concerns to the vet team
• Temperature Monitoring - due in 1 day
  ☐ Check temperature in each habitat ☐ Ensure temperature is within appropriate range for each species ☐ Adjust temperature settings if necessary
• Water Quality Check - due in 2 days
  ☐ Check water quality in each habitat ☐ Ensure water is clean and free of harmful substances ☐ Change water if necessary
• Habitat Maintenance - due in 3 days
  ☐ Clean and disinfect habitats ☐ Check for any damage to the habitats ☐ Make necessary repairs
• Enrichment Activities - due in 1 week
  ☐ Plan enrichment activities for each species ☐ Implement enrichment activities ☐ Monitor animals' responses to the activities

Important but Not Urgent

• Dietary Review - due in 2 weeks
  ☐ Review dietary needs of each species ☐ Ensure all animals are receiving appropriate nutrition ☐ Adjust diets as necessary
• Biosecurity Measures - due in 2 weeks
  ☐ Review biosecurity measures ☐ Ensure all staff are following measures ☐ Update measures if necessary
• Staff Training - due in 1 month
  ☐ Provide training to staff on reptile and amphibian care ☐ Ensure staff are aware of all safety protocols ☐ Address any questions or concerns from staff
• Veterinary Check-ups - due in 3 months
  ☐ Schedule veterinary check-ups for all animals ☐ Prepare animals for check-ups ☐ Follow up on any recommended treatments
• Emergency Response Plan - due in 3 months
  ☐ Review emergency response plan for reptiles and amphibians ☐ Train staff on the plan ☐ Update plan if necessary

Urgent but Not Important

• Record Keeping - due in 1 day
  ☐ Update records of each animal's health and behavior ☐ Document any changes in diet or habitat ☐ File records in appropriate place
• Inventory Check - due in 1 week
  ☐ Check inventory of food supplies ☐ Order more supplies if necessary ☐ Check expiration dates of all supplies
• Volunteer Coordination - due in 1 week
  ☐ Coordinate with volunteers on tasks they can help with ☐ Provide training to volunteers ☐ Thank volunteers for their help
• Lighting Check - due in 1 week
  ☐ Check lighting in each habitat ☐ Ensure lighting is suitable for each species ☐ Replace bulbs if necessary
• Equipment Check - due in 2 weeks
  ☐ Check all equipment used for reptile and amphibian care ☐ Ensure equipment is functioning properly ☐ Order new equipment if necessary

Not Urgent and Not Important

• Public Education - due in 1 month
  ☐ Plan public education activities about reptiles and amphibians ☐ Prepare educational materials ☐ Train staff on how to deliver educational content
• Habitat Design Review - due in 6 months
  ☐ Review design of each habitat ☐ Ensure habitats are suitable for each species ☐ Make modifications if necessary
• Fundraising - due in 6 months
  ☐ Plan fundraising activities for reptile and amphibian care ☐ Coordinate with fundraising team ☐ Promote fundraising activities
• Research New Care Techniques - due in 6 months
  ☐ Research new techniques for reptile and amphibian care ☐ Assess feasibility of implementing new techniques ☐ Train staff on new techniques if appropriate
• Permit Renewals - due in 1 year
  ☐ Check expiration dates of all necessary permits ☐ Start renewal process for any permits expiring soon ☐ Ensure all permits are stored in a safe place