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Preface.. Introduction.. Parasitism in Reptiles.. Basic Parasite Terminology.. Parasites: Why Bother Treating Them?.. The Effects of Parasitism.. Diagnostic Procedures.. Parasites: To Treat or Not to Treat?.. Drugs Used to Treat Reptile Parasites.. Tips for Administering Drugs.. Quarantine, Dietary, and Environmental Aspects of Parasitism.. External Parasites and Their Treatment.. Internal Parasites and Their Treatment.. Hygiene and the Herpetoculturist.. Conclusion.. The Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV.. The Author's Unpublished Research.. Diagnoses of Clinical Cases.. Microscope Sources.. Contacting the Author.. Resources.. Bibliography.. Index.. About the Author

Although the mortality rate in captive reptiles has decreased significantly, parasitism remains the third leading cause of reptile death. In this newly updated edition, Roger J. Klingenberg, DVM, presents essential information on preventing reptile parasites as well as treating your pet if it develops a problem. This guide details the symptoms of external parasites, such as mites and ticks, and internal parasites, such as Cryptosporidium and protozoa. With helpful lists and charts, Understanding Reptile Parasites pulls together all the useful information and presents it in a way that makes sense. Be a responsible keeper, and add this key volume to your Herpetocultural Library. The highly acclaimed Advanced Vivarium Systems books, founded and guided by herpetocultural pioneer Philippe de Vosjoli, are the #1 books on reptile care. From choosing a pet to selecting a veterinarian to feeding, housing, breeding, and more, these books deliver the most helpful and up-to-date information available on popular reptiles and amphibians kept as pets. Inglés