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By Douglas Mader, MS, DVM, Marathon Veterinary Hospital, Marathon, FL
Description This outstanding clinical reference provides valuable insights into solving clinical dilemmas, formulating diagnoses, developing therapeutic
plans, and verifying drug dosages for both reptiles and amphibians. The information is outlined in an easy-to-use format for quick access
that is essential for emergency and clinical situations.
Contents
Section 1 – Introduction
1. Building a Successful Reptile Practice 2. Reference Sources for Reptile Clinicians 3. Understanding the Human-Reptile Relationship
Section 2 – Biology
4. General Husbandry and Management 5.
Snakes 6. Lizards 7. Turtles 8. Crocodilians
Section 3 – Anatomy, Physiology and Behavior
9. Stress in
Captive Reptiles 10. Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology 11. Renal Anatomy and Physiology 12. Gastrointestinal Anatomy and
Physiology 13. Behavior
75. Medical Care of Amphibians 76. Rehabilitation of Sea
Turtles 77. Medical Care of Tuatara 78. Large Collections: Special Considerations 79. Reptilian Zoonoses 80. Laws and
Regulations American European 81. Working with Venomous Species – Emergency Protocols 82. Understanding Diagnostic Testing 83.
Reported Toxicities in Reptiles 84. Artificial Lighting 85. Disinfectants for the Vivarium 86. Computed Tomographic and MRI
Anatomy of Reptiles 87. Radiographic Anatomy
Section 9 – APPENDIX
88. English-Metric Conversion 89. US-IU
Conversion 90. Hematologic and Blood Chemistry Values in Reptiles 91. Reptilian and Amphibian Formulary
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