Understanding Reptile Parasites
Published on 11. September 2012
200 pages
978-1-62008-040-5 (ISBN)
Description
Parasites are the third leading cause of death in reptiles - use this timely guide to understand the symptoms of external parasites (like ticks and mites) and internal ones. Full of helpful lists and charts for the responsible herp keeper.
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Roger Klingenberg
Understanding Reptile Parasites (Advanced Vivarium Systems)
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Understanding Reptile Parasites
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Roger Klingenberg, DVM, was inspired to pursue a veterinary degree due to his love of reptiles. His veterinary specialization in reptiles along with many years of experience keeping numerous types of reptiles has led to his being recognized at the forefront of the field of reptile veterinary medicine and surgery.
Content
- Front Cover
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1: Parasitism in Reptiles
- 2: Basic Parasite Terminology
- 3: Parasites: Why Bother Treating Them?
- 4: The Effects of Parasitism
- 5: Diagnostic Procedures
- 6: Parasites: To Treat or Not to Treat?
- 7: Drugs Used to Treat Reptile Parasites
- 8: Tips for Administering Drugs
- 9: Quarantine, Dietary, and Environmental Aspects of Parasitism
- 10: External Parasites and Their Treatment
- 11: Internal Parasites and Their Treatment
- 12: Hygiene and the Herpetoculturist
- Conclusion
- Appendix I: The Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV)
- Appendix II: The Author's Unpublished Research
- Appendix III: Diagnoses of Clinical Cases
- Appendix IV: Microscope Sources
- Appendix V: Contacting the Author
- Resources
- Bibliography
- About the Author
