Reptile

The psychological well-being of reptiles

Recommendations for the species-adequate housing of reptiles. The most common method of decreasing animal exposure is the use of retreats. Retreats such as 'hidebox' shelters and crevices should reflect the animal's lifestyle and should run the length of the thermal...

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Reptile

Citation: Kreger, M. D. 1993. The psychological well-being of reptiles. Humane Innovations and Alternatives in Animal Experimentation 7, 519-523.

The Accommodation of Laboratory Animals in Accordance with Animal Welfare Requirements: Reptiles

Basic, but very useful recommendations for the adequate housing of reptiles.

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Reptile

Citation: Scharmann, W., Lange, J., Warwick, C. 1994. Reptiles. 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), 59-63. Bundesministerium f?r Ern?hrung, Landwirtschaft und Forsten, Bonn, Germany.

Naturalistic versus clinical environments in husbandry and research

Reptiles kept under more natural conditions show fewer signs of stress and behavioral problems than animals kept under conventional, rather unnatural laboratory housing conditions.

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Reptile

Citation: Warwick, C. , Steedman, C. 1994. Naturalistic versus clinical environments in husbandry and research. In: The Health and Welfare of Captive Reptiles. Warwick, C., Frye, F. L., Murphy, T. B. (eds), 113-130. Chapman & Hall, London, UK.

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.

The experimental Animal in Biomedical Research (Vol. II) – Care, Husbandry, and Well-Being: Snakes

Very useful recommendations for the species-specific, adequate housing of snakes. In many respects, snakes, like all poikilotherms, are more interactive with their environments than mammals or birds. Therefore, the design of their artificial habitats demand great care if the animals...

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Reptile, Snake

Citation: Kiel, J. L. 1995. Snakes. In: The Experimental Animal in Biomedical Research (Vol. II) - Care, Husbandry, and Well-Being . Rollin, B. E. , Kesel, M. L. (eds), 49-71. CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL.

Seasonal-changes in thermoregulation by the frillneck lizard, Chlamydosaurus-kingii, in tropical Australia

Year Published: 1995Animal Type: Lizard, Reptile

Citation: Christian, K. A., Bedford, G. 1995. Seasonal-changes in thermoregulation by the frillneck lizard, Chlamydosaurus-kingii, in tropical Australia. Ecology 76, 124-132.

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.

Reductions in cardiac activity in response to a pet snake

Year Published: 1996Animal Type: Reptile, Snake

Citation: Eddy, T. J. 1996. Reductions in cardiac activity in response to a pet snake. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease 184, 573-575.

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.