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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Rossi, John, 1955-
Other Authors: Rossi, Roxanne
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Santee, CA : Advanced Vivarium Systems, [1996]
Series:Herpetocultural library.
Subjects:
Snakes.
Animal Diseases.
Table of Contents:
  • Disease and the captive environment
  • Acquiring a snake
  • Selection of snakes
  • Handling snakes for examination or treatment
  • Anorexia and inappetance (not eating)
  • Maladaptation
  • Burns
  • Constipation
  • Dehydration
  • Dermatitis (skin lesions)
  • Diarrhea
  • Dysecdysis (improper shedding)
  • Egg care
  • Escape (management of)
  • Feeding frequency and obesity
  • Geriatrics
  • Identification
  • Medicines
  • Problem/solution chart I-II
  • Most commonly used drugs in snakes
  • Small snake antibiotic chart I-III
  • Large snake antibiotic chart
  • Deworming chart
  • Overheating
  • Parasites
  • Pediatrics and the pediatric environment (perinatology)
  • Personal hygiene and quarantine
  • Psychological factors
  • Reproductive failure/dystocia
  • Respiratory problems
  • Seizures, tremors, incoordination, and symptoms of neurological problems
  • Stomatitis (mouth rot)
  • Sudden death
  • Transportation
  • Trauma (rodent injuries, escape injuries)
  • Vomiting and regurgitation
  • Weight loss
  • Choosing a veterinarian