The first publication on the “Diseases of Reptiles” was written by a medical doctor, not a veterinarian, and was a total of four pages long. My last book on Reptile Medicine and Surgery had more than 70 veterinarians contributing chapters and…
Dehydration is a common and serious problem in herps, and I am frequently asked about or presented with herps that are in need of fluid supplementation. The classic situation occurs when an owner does not notice that an animal’s water…
Ectoparasites can quickly do serious damage to your reptiles.
How to treat mouth, shell, and scale rot in reptiles.
SFD is now present in 10 states in the eastern and midwestern United States
A listing and description of reptile viral diseases.
A listing of diseases that may affect your pet reptiles.
Virus has found a winter incubator in the venomous snakes
J.liv bacteria may help to protect amphibians from chytrid.
It is not possible to diagnose inclusion body disease (IBD) in live snakes based only on clinical signs. Biopsy of certain tissues on a live animal or a full necropsy of a dead animal is needed along with the collection…
Supplement to the August 2008 REPTILES magazine article "Taipan Number One."
Ailments of tortoises in captivity and potential treatments.
The key to using this group of insecticides in reptiles is to avoid spraying if possible, allow for adequate ventilation, and limit the dosage used.
The important external parasites in reptiles are mites, ticks, biting flies, and, to a much lesser degree, leeches.
The important external parasites in reptiles are mites, ticks, biting flies, and, to a much lesser degree, leeches. Although many reptile keepers view these external parasites as just a nuisance or an inconvenience, the truth is that they can cause or…
Sulfadimethoxine, sulfamethoxine, and trimethoprim sulfa are the current drugs of choice for treating coccidian infections in reptiles.
Protozoan parasites are very common in reptiles.
Praziquantel is the only drug shown to be effective and safe for use in reptiles with tapeworms or flukes.
Using Milbemycin proves useful in most turtles.
Ivermectin can be administered to most reptiles several ways and is safe for gravid females.
Using Pyrantel Pamoate to treat reptile parasites.
Levamisole is an imidazothiazole anthelmintic that is very effective against nematode parasites.
How to treat nematode parasites in reptiles.
Parasites Treatment for Reptiles
