Reptile

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.

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.

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.

Emotional fever in the lizard Callopistes maculatus

Lizards produce an emotional fever when handled, using their behavior to move to a source of heat and raise their core temperature.

Year Published: 1993Animal Type: Lizard, Reptile

Citation: Cabanac, M., Gosselin, F. 1993. Emotional fever in the lizard Callopistes maculatus. Animal Behaviour 46, 200-202.

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.