Chytridiomycosis
Chapter 22 Chytridiomycosis Allan P. Pessier The emerging amphibian skin disease chytridiomycosis was first described in the late 1990s from both captive and free-ranging frogs1–3 and has rapidly become one…
New Techniques in Chelonian Shell Repair
Chapter 16 New Techniques in Chelonian Shell Repair Gregory J. Fleming† Chelonian Shell Repair In the past, chelonian shell repair may have resembled crude automobile bodywork. In many cases, the…
Invasive and Introduced Reptiles and Amphibians
Chapter 28 Invasive and Introduced Reptiles and Amphibians Robert N. Reed and Kenneth L. Krysko Amphibians and Reptiles Why is there a section on introduced amphibians and reptiles in this…
Common Pathology and Diseases Seen in Pet Store Reptiles
Chapter 2 Common Pathology and Diseases Seen in Pet Store Reptiles Drury R. Reavill and Chris Griffin Evaluation of recently obtained reptiles from the growing population of captive-bred or wild-caught…
Anesthesia
Chapter 12 Anesthesia Juergen Schumacher and Christoph Mans Safe and effective anesthesia of the reptilian patient is a requirement for procedures including physical examination of large or dangerous species, collection…
Current Herpetologic Husbandry and Products
Chapter 1 Current Herpetologic Husbandry and Products Stephen L. Barten and Gregory J. Fleming† Husbandry techniques and equipment for captive reptiles and amphibians have advanced at a rapid pace over…
Conservation Issues
Chapter 27 Conservation Issues Charles J. Innis Veterinary Contributions to Reptile Conservation Veterinarians play an important role in biodiversity conservation.1 Veterinarians with expertise in the medical management of reptiles have…
Exhibiting Amphibians
Chapter 20 Exhibiting Amphibians Chad Peeling Many people underestimate the difficulties in creating successful amphibian exhibits, assuming it is merely a matter of understanding amphibian husbandry. However, exhibiting anything is…
Infectious Diseases of Amphibians: It Isn’t Just Redleg Anymore
Chapter 21 Infectious Diseases of Amphibians It Isn’t Just Redleg Anymore Allan P. Pessier Some infectious diseases such as chytridiomycosis and Ranavirus infection have been the focus of intensive research…
