Amphibian

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.

Norwegian Animal Welfare Act

This Act applies to live animals, birds, toads, frogs, salamanders, reptiles, fish, and crustaceans.

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: All/General, Amphibian, Bird, Crustacean, Fish, Frog & Toad, Reptile, Salamander

Citation: Ministry of Agriculture 1995. Norwegian Animal Welfare Act. Ministry of Agriculture, Oslo, Norway.

Laboratory housing for reptiles and amphibians

General guidelines for the proper housing of reptiles and amphibians. The following issues are addressed: (1) Ectothermy; (2) Light and Temperature; (3) Humidity, Water, and Air; (4) Enclosure or Tank; (5) Handling. Because the animals explore or attempt to escape,...

Year Published: 1997Animal Type: Amphibian, Reptile

Citation: Kreger, M. D. 1997. Laboratory housing for reptiles and amphibians. In: Comfortable Quarters for Laboratory Animals, Eighth Edition. Reinhardt, V. (ed), 32-40. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.

Heart rate response to gentle handling of frog and lizard

Gentle handling plus speaking aloud increased the heart rate of lizards but not of frogs.

Year Published: 2000Animal Type: Amphibian, Frog & Toad, Lizard, Reptile

Citation: Cabanac, A., Cabanac, M. 2000. Heart rate response to gentle handling of frog and lizard. Behavioural Processes 52, 89-95.

Comfortable quarters for amphibians and reptiles in research institutions

Practical guidelines for the species-adequate housing of amphibians and reptiles. In many respects cold-blooded animals are more interactive with their environments than warm-blooded animals. At the same time, they tend to have greater problems adapting to changes in their species-typical...

Year Published: 2002Topics: HousingAnimal Type: Amphibian, Reptile

Citation: Kreger, M. D. 2002. Comfortable quarters for amphibians and reptiles in research institutions. In: Comfortable Quarters for Laboratory Animals, Ninth Edition. Reinhardt, V. , Reinhardt, A. (eds.), 112-117. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.