Amphibian

Recommendations for the care of amphibians and reptiles in academic institutions

Amphibians and reptiles differ in many respects from the mammals and birds most commonly used in biomedical research. These differences affect the physical and biological requirements of amphibians and reptiles in captivity. In this contribution, some basic biological characteristics of...

Year Published: 1991Topics: Housing, Husbandry & Management, Natural BehaviorAnimal Type: Amphibian, Crocodile & Alligator, Frog & Toad, Lizard, Reptile, Salamander, Snake, Turtle & Tortoise

Citation: Pough, F. H. 1991. Recommendations for the care of amphibians and reptiles in academic institutions. ILAR Journal 33(4), S1-S21.

The Care and Use of Amphibians, Reptiles, and Fish in Research

Recommendations for the appropriate care of amphibians, reptiles and fish.

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Amphibian, Fish, Reptile

Citation: Schaeffer, D. O., Klienow, K. M., Krulish, L. 1992. The Care and Use of Amphibians, Reptiles, and Fish in Research. Scientists Center for Animal Welfare, Bethesda, MD.

Setting guidelines for the care of reptiles, amphibians and fishes

Valuable, basic recommendations for the adequate housing of reptiles, amphibians and fishes. The following issues are briefly discussed: (1) Water; (2) Humidity; (3) Light; (4) Cage Furnishings The cage environment [of frogs] must remain constant if a male is to...

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Amphibian, Fish, Reptile

Citation: Pough, F. H. 1992. Setting guidelines for the care of reptiles, amphibians and fishes. In: The Care and Use of Amphibians, Reptiles, and Fish in Research. Schaeffer, D. O., Klienow, K. M., Krulisch, L. (eds), 7-14. Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW), Bethesda, MD.

An enriched environment for the African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis)

A continuous-flow aquatic housing system for frogs is described. Sandstones and a stainless-steel rabbit feeder were used for enrichment. The animals swam into the feeders immediately, and three of four animals usually occupy each feeder at any given time.

Year Published: 1993Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Amphibian, Frog & Toad

Citation: Kaplan, M. L. 1993. An enriched environment for the African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis). Lab Animal 22(5), 25-29.

Preference of Xenopus leavis for different housing conditions

In this study, the preference of X. laevis for different housing conditions were examined. X. laevis preferred dark backgrounds, a water temperature between 20C-22C and the deeper parts of the test basin. Red earthenware pipe was accepted as cover, but...

Year Published: 1994Topics: Environmental Enrichment, Housing, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Amphibian, Frog & Toad

Citation: Hilken, G., Willmann, F., Dimigen, J. et al. 1994. Preference of Xenopus leavis for different housing conditions. Scandinavian Journal of Laboratory Animal Science 21(2), 71-80.

The Accommodation of Laboratory Animals in Accordance with Animal Welfare Requirements: South African Clawed Frogs (Xenopus laevis)

Very useful recommendations for the adequate housing of frogs.

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Amphibian, Frog & Toad

Citation: Scharmann, W., Gruber, F., Iglauer, F. et al. 1994. South African clawed frogs (Xenopus laevis). In: The Accommodation of Laboratory Animals in Accordance With Animal Welfare Requirements. Proceedings of an International Workshop Held at the Bundesgesundheitsamt, Berlin [The Berlin Workshop]. O'Donoghue, P. N. (ed), 65-70. Bundesministerium f?r Ern?hrung, Landwirtschaft und Forsten, Bonn, Germany.

Acclimation-Maladaptive Syndrome in captive amphibians

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Amphibian

Citation: Wright, K. 1994. Acclimation-Maladaptive Syndrome in captive amphibians. The Vivarium 6(3), 12-13.

The Experimental Animal in Biomedical Research: Amphibians

We have recommended the use of individual chambers for frogs [and for salamanders], as such a housing system can reduce problems associated with social interactions, disease control, and proper feeding.

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Amphibian, Frog & Toad, Salamander

Citation: Buchanan, B. W. , Jaeger, R. G. 1995. Amphibians. In: The Experimental Animal in Biomedical Research (Vol. II) - Care, Husbandry, and Well-Being . Rollin, B. E. , Kesel, M. L. (eds). CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL.

Information Resources for Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish, and Cephalopods Used in Biomedical Research

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Amphibian, Cephalopod, Fish, Reptile

Citation: Berry, D. J., Kreger, M. D., Lyons-Carter et al. 1995. Information Resources for Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish, and Cephalopods Used in Biomedical Research. National Agricultural Library, US Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, MD.

Restraint and Handling of Wild and Domestic Animals (Second Edition)

Photographic documentation of enforced restraint and handling techniques.

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: All/General, Amphibian, Baboon, Bird, Capuchin, Cat, Cattle, Chimpanzee, Chinchilla, Crocodile & Alligator, Dog, Equine, Fish, Gerbil, Gibbon, Goat, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Lemur, Lizard, Macaque, Marine Mammal, Marmoset, Mole Rat, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Other Animal, Other Nonhuman Primate, Other Rodent, Owl Monkey, Pig, Rabbit, Rat, Reptile, Rodent, Sheep, Snake, Squirrel Monkey, Turtle & Tortoise, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Fowler, M. E. 1995. Restraint and Handling of Wild and Domestic Animals (Second Edition). Iowa State University Press, Ames, IA.