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Understanding reptile parasites : from the experts at Advanced Vivarium Systems / by Roger J. Klingenberg.
Veterinary: Atwood Library (Campus) - Reserve SF997.5.R4 K58 2007
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Klingenberg, Roger J., 1954-
- Series:
- Herpetocultural library
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Captive reptiles--Parasites--Control--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
- Captive reptiles.
- Reptiles--Parasites--Control--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
- Reptiles.
- Veterinary parasitology--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
- Veterinary parasitology.
- Reptiles--Parasites.
- Parasites.
- Genre:
- Handbooks and manuals.
- Physical Description:
- 200 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
- Edition:
- Second edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Irvine, Calif. : Advanced Vivarium Systems, [2007]
- Summary:
- Although the mortality rate in captive reptiles has decreased significantly, parasitism remains the third leading cause of reptile death. In this newly updated edition, Roger J. Klingenberg, DVM, presents essential information on preventing reptile parasites as well as treating your pet if it develops a problem. This guide details the symptoms of external parasites, such as mites and ticks, and internal parasites, such as Cryptosporidium and protozoa. With helpful lists and charts, Understanding Reptile Parasites pulls together all the useful information and presents it in a way that makes sense. Be a responsible keeper, and add this key volume to your Herpetocultural Library.
- The highly acclaimed Advanced Vivarium Systems books, founded and guided by herpetocultural pioneer Philippe de Vosjoli, are the #1 books on reptile care. From choosing a pet to selecting a veterinarian to feeding, housing, breeding, and more, these books deliver the most helpful and up-to-date information available on popular reptiles and amphibians kept as pets.
- Contents:
- 1 Parasitism in Reptiles 8
- 2 Basic Parasite Terminology 14
- 3 Parasites: Why Bother Treating Them? 20
- 4 The Effects of Parasitism 24
- 5 Diagnostic Procedures 33
- 6 Parasites: To Treat or Not to Treat? 44
- 7 Drugs Used to Treat Reptile Parasites 48
- 8 Tips for Administering Drugs 75
- 9 Quarantine, Dietary, and Environmental Aspects of Parasitism 83
- 10 External Parasites and Their Treatment 88
- 11 Internal Parasites and Their Treatment 115
- 12 Hygiene and the Herpetoculturist 169
- Appendix I The Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV) 173
- Appendix II The Author's Unpublished Research 175
- Appendix III Diagnoses of Clinical Cases 177
- Appendix IV Microscope Sources 181
- Appendix V Contacting the Author 183.
- Notes:
- "Includes: internal and external parasites, signs of illness, choosing a veterinarian, prevention and treatment, essential equipment"--Cover.
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 184-192) and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781882770908
- 1882770900
- OCLC:
- 148591139
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