Reptile

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.

The Encyclopedia of Reptiles and Amphibians

Year Published: 1986Animal Type: Amphibian, Reptile

Citation: Halliday, T. , Adler, K. 1986. The Encyclopedia of Reptiles and Amphibians. Facts on File, New York, NY.

Effects of captivity on the ethology and psychology of reptiles

Cold-blood animals tend to have much greater problems adapting to changes in their species-typical environment than warm-blooded animals do.

Year Published: 1987Animal Type: Reptile

Citation: Warmick, C. 1987. Effects of captivity on the ethology and psychology of reptiles. Herpetoculturist 1, 10-12.

Keeping and Breeding Snakes

Year Published: 1988Animal Type: Reptile, Snake

Citation: Mattison, C. 1988. Keeping and Breeding Snakes. Blanford Press, Poole, UK.

Reptilian ethology in captivity: Observations of some problems and an evaluation of their aetiology

Discussion of some behavioral problems of reptiles resulting from inadequate captive environments. Many of the behaviour and activities exhibited by captive reptiles suggest that they are unable to cope with their unnatural situations. ... Resistance to disease is higher among...

Year Published: 1990Animal Type: Reptile

Citation: Warwick, C. 1990b. Reptilian ethology in captivity: Observations of some problems and an evaluation of their aetiology. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 26, 1-13.

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.

Cage design and configuration for arboreal reptiles

A well-designed cage for arboreal snakes is described.

Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Reptile, Snake

Citation: Mason, R. T., Hoyt, R. F., Pannell, L. K. et al. 1991. Cage design and configuration for arboreal reptiles. Laboratory Animal Science 41, 84-86.

Captive care and handling of snakes

This review is designed to give basic information on the correct maintenance of snakes in research colonies. In particular, it should be helpful to researchers and animal technicians that have not had much experience with snakes. ... Refuges are critical...

Year Published: 1992Animal Type: Reptile, Snake

Citation: Ford, N. B. 1992. Captive care and handling of snakes. In: The Care and Use of Amphibians, Reptiles, and Fish in Research. Schaeffer, D. O., Klienow, K. M., Krulisch, L. (eds), 67-71. Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW), Bethesda, MD.