Reptile

Future of keeping pet reptiles and amphibians: Towards integrating animal welfare, human health and environmental sustainability

The keeping of exotic pets is currently under debate and governments of several countries are increasingly exploring the regulation, or even the banning, of exotic pet keeping. Major concerns are issues of public health and safety, animal welfare and biodiversity...

Year Published: 2017Topics: Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Amphibian, Crocodile & Alligator, Frog & Toad, Lizard, Reptile, Salamander, Snake, Turtle & Tortoise

Citation: Pasmans, F., Bogaerts, S., Braeckman, J. et al. 2017. Future of keeping pet reptiles and amphibians: Towards integrating animal welfare, human health and environmental sustainability. Veterinary Record 181(17), 450.

The effect of environmental provisioning on stress levels in captive green anole (Anolis carolinensis)

In response to an increased awareness concerning the welfare of captive animals, several studies have investigated the effect of provisions on stress levels in model species, such as small mammals, birds and fish. In contrast, reptiles have received less attention....

Year Published: 2018Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Lizard, Reptile

Citation: Borgmans, G., Palme, R., Sannen, A., et al. 2018. The effect of environmental provisioning on stress levels in captive green anole (Anolis carolinensis). Animal Welfare 27(1), 35-46.

The Life of Reptiles (Volumes 1 & 2)

Year Published: 1969Animal Type: Reptile

Citation: Bellairs, A. 1969. The Life of Reptiles (Volumes 1 & 2). Weidenfeld and Nicolson, London, UK.

The management and the pathology of amphibians and reptiles

Year Published: 1970Animal Type: Amphibian, Reptile

Citation: Elkan, E. 1970. The management and the pathology of amphibians and reptiles. Veterinary Record 87, 197-199.

Photoperiod and reptile reproduction

Year Published: 1978Animal Type: Reptile

Citation: Jones, J. P. 1978. Photoperiod and reptile reproduction. Herpetological Review 9, 95-100.

Laboratory maintenance

Year Published: 1979Animal Type: Reptile, Turtle & Tortoise

Citation: Campbell, H. W. , Busack, S. D. 1979. Laboratory maintenance. In: Turtles: Perspectives and Research. Harless, M. , Morlock, H. (eds), 109-125. Wiley & Sons, New York, NY.

Adaption, maladaption and disease

Reptiles/ Amphibians

Year Published: 1980Animal Type: Amphibian, Reptile

Citation: Cowan, D. F. 1980. Adaption, maladaption and disease. In: Reproductive Biology and Diseases of Captive Reptiles. Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles, Contributions to Herpetology No. 1. Murphy, J. B. , Collins, J. T. (eds), 191-196. Meseraull Printing, Lawrence, KS.

Investigatory behavior in snakes, II: Cage cleaning and the induction of defecation in snakes

In Experiment 1, boid and colubrid snakes defecated with shorter latencies after their home cages were cleaned than did control snakes that received equivalent handling without cage cleaning. Experiment 2 replicated this finding and also showed that snakes exposed to...

Year Published: 1980Animal Type: Reptile, Snake

Citation: Chiszar, D., Wellborn, S., Wand, M. A. et al. 1980. Investigatory behavior in snakes, II: Cage cleaning and the induction of defecation in snakes. Animal Learning and Behavior 8, 505-510.

The Care of Reptiles and Amphibians in Captivity

Year Published: 1982Animal Type: Amphibian, Reptile

Citation: Mattison, C. 1982. The Care of Reptiles and Amphibians in Captivity. Blanford Press, Poole, UK.

Chapter III: Reptiles

Excellent guidelines for the keeping of reptiles in the research laboratory setting. Following issues are dealt with: (1) Aquatic caging; (2) Terrestrial caging; (3) Foods and Feeding; (4) Health care; (5) Breeding; (6) Handling. Under captive conditions, reptiles must be...

Year Published: 1984Animal Type: Reptile

Citation: Canadian Council on Animal Care , Gilman, J. 1984. Chapter III: Reptiles. In : Guide to the Care and Use of Experimental Animals, Volume 2 . Canadian Council on Animal Care (ed), 19-28. Canadian Council on Animal Care, Ottawa, Canada.