First added 29 June 2004. Last updated 16 February 2015 with articles from PRK 69 (12/14).
The following is a guide to general herp-related veterinary articles that have appeared within herpetological magazines within the last few years. It is an ongoing project, ie I am effectively cataloguing these entries myself from the actual magazines, some of which are harder to get hold of than others (especially when they are no longer being published!). I hope however that some people will find it useful, especially if researching a single species or looking for some care guidance.
As of July 2006 we have removed veterinary articles on tortoises and turtles to a separate page. In time we may do this for all specific categories other than the most general.
NOTE: It should be emphasised here that if you have a sick animal, it should if possible be taken to a veterinarian as soon as possible. These articles may be good but they are no substitute for an examination of the individual animal by a qualified specialist. Even advanced herpetologists can only treat some ailments at home, and only licensed professionals can legally obtain some drugs.
Article |
Series |
Magazine |
Issue |
Author |
Ailing Collared Lizard [Veterinarian Q&A] |
Rs |
4:4 |
Douglas Mader MS DVM DABVP |
|
Alternative Therapy |
Holistic therapy for herptiles |
PR |
46 |
Fred Holmes |
Antibiotics and Oily Parasites |
Reptile Road |
R&AH |
6:9 |
R G Sprackland, Ph.D |
Der Beckenzirkel nach MARTIN als Meßinstrument für Schildkröten bis 50 cm Carapaxlänge [The pelvic circle according to MARTIN as an instrument of measurement for chelonians of up to 50cm carapace length] |
SA |
1998:4 |
U Grychta |
|
Zum Befall von ~ (LINNAEUS, 1758) mit Amblyomma dissimile KOCH, 1844 in Costa Rica [On the infestation of ~ (LINNAEUS, 1758) with Amblyomma dissimile KOCH, 1844 in Costa Rica] |
SA |
1998:4 |
K Kabisch |
|
Bekämpfung von Blutmilben [Combatting blood mites] |
SA |
1983:1 |
R Hokamp |
|
Ein besonderes Problem bei der Terrarienhaltung von Uromastyx: der Lippengrind der Dornschwanzagame (Cheilitis des Uromastyx) [A particular problem when keeping Uromastyx in the terrarium - lip grinding in dab-tailed lizards (cheilitis in Uromastyx)] |
D |
31 |
Jutta Wiechert |
|
Blocked Dragon [Veterinarian Q&A] |
Rs |
9:12 |
Douglas Mader MS DVM DABVP |
|
Dehydrated Reptiles [Veterinarian Q&A] |
Rs |
4:2 |
Douglas Mader MS DVM DABVP |
|
Cancer in Reptiles |
PRK |
69 (12/14) |
Tariq Abou-Zahr |
|
Cataracts in an Aesculapian Snake, Elaphe longissima (Laurenti, 1768) |
SA |
2003:3 |
P Niebergall |
|
Frageecke: Legenotproblematik und Sterilisation von Leguanen [Questions and Answers: Egg Binding and Sterilisation of Iguanas] |
I |
2/04 |
Barbera Göpfert |
|
Green Anaconda [Veterinarian Q&A] |
Rs |
4:4 |
Douglas Mader MS DVM DABVP |
|
Häufige Erkrankungen bei Strumpfbandnattern [Common illnesses in garter snakes] |
D |
25 |
Birgit Rüschoff, Bettina Christian & Daniel Grübner |
|
Heat Stroke |
Veterinary Consultation |
R |
18 |
Dr Carlos López del Castillo |
Infektionskrankheiten - ein ständige Bedrohung für die Dendrobatidenhaltung? [Infectious illnesses - a constant threat when keeping dendrobatids?] |
D |
3 |
M Mutschmann |
|
Joanna's casebook: Why vivarium design matters! |
PRK |
70 (1/15) |
Joanna Hedley |
|
Die mediterrane Landschildkröte in der tierärztlichen Praxis [The Mediterranean tortoise in veterinary practice] |
D |
2 |
J Wiechert |
|
New diagnostic techniques |
PRK |
69 (12/14) |
Joanna Hedley |
|
A novel treatment for snake pneumonia |
V |
2:1 |
? |
|
Parasites internes des reptiles: pourquoi et comment vermifuger? [Endoparasites in reptiles: why and how to deworm] |
Si |
2 |
Dr Lionel Schilliger |
|
Pinworm Debate [Veterinarian Q&A] |
Rs |
11:12 |
Douglas Mader MS DVM DABVP |
|
Prevention rather than Treatment: Avoiding Health Problems associated with Captive Maintenance |
R |
33 |
Tobias Eisenberg |
|
Reproductive Problems [breeding snakes in captivity] |
PR |
5 |
Stephen J Divers |
|
Reptilian Haematology |
R |
38 |
J C Troiano |
|
Der Respirationstrakt der Schlangen aus tierärztlicher Sicht [the respiratory tract of snakes from a veterinary angle] |
O |
1:1 |
Dr Frank Mutschmann |
|
Respiratory Diseases in Turtles: Recognition, Treatment and Prevention |
R |
34 |
Ursula Eggenschwiler |
|
Salmonella and Reptiles: the facts |
IR |
6:5 |
Stephen J Divers & Martin P C Lawton |
|
Salmonella in Reptiles |
R |
33 |
Tobias Eisenberg |
|
Salmonella: what reptile owners need to know |
PR |
45 |
Mike Penman |
|
Salmonella Prevention |
Herp Mail |
R&AH |
6:9 |
Allen R Both |
Tick Check [R&A Quicks, on danger of tortoise ticks carrying heartwater disease] |
RH |
3:10 |
? |
|
UV Dangers [dangers of UV usage?] |
Herp Mail |
RH |
2:3 |
? |
Vet In Practice: Laser Surgery |
PR |
42 |
Stephen Divers |
|
Vet Talk |
PRK |
70 (3/15) |
Sean McCormack & Daniel Allen |
|
Virusinfektionen bei Amphibien [viral infections in amphibians] |
AMP |
4/1 |
Frank Mutschmann |
|
Vorsicht im Umgang mit Kaliumjodid [Be careful when using potassium iodide] |
SA |
1986:1 |
U Bartelt |
|
Zur Bedeutung von Entamoeba invadens bei der Vergesellschaftung von Echsen oder Schlangen mit Schildkröten [On the significance of Entamoeba invadens when lizards or snakes are housed with chelonians] |
SA |
1992:4 |
G Köhler |
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