Reptile

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.

Suggested Guidelines for Reptile Enrichment

Excellent recommendations for species-adequate, safe environmental enrichment options for various reptile species. Perching in most reptile enclosures is crucial in providing pathways and arboreal access for both semi and fully arboreal species. When supplied in conjunction with heat sources, perching...

Year Published: 1998Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Reptile

Citation: Frederick, C., Cowell, P., Payne, D. et al. 1998. Suggested Guidelines for Reptile Enrichment. web site of American Association of Zoo Keepers [AAZK] National Enrichment Committee, web site.

Snake enrichment (double title)

Some ideas of enrichment for snakes.

Year Published: 2000Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Reptile, Snake

Citation: Carney, J. 2000. Snake enrichment (double title). Animal Keepers' Forum 27, 25.

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.