Understanding Reptile Parasites: From the Experts at Advanced Vivarium Systems » (Second Edition)

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.

Preface     4
Introduction     5
Parasitism in Reptiles     8
Basic Parasite Terminology     14
Parasites: Why Bother Treating Them?     20
The Effects of Parasitism     24
Diagnostic Procedures     33
Parasites: To Treat or Not to Treat?     44
Drugs Used to Treat Reptile Parasites     48
Tips for Administering Drugs     75
Quarantine, Dietary, and Environmental Aspects of Parasitism     83
External Parasites and Their Treatment     88
Internal Parasites and Their Treatment     115
Hygiene and the Herpetoculturist     169
Conclusion     172
The Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV)     173
The Author's Unpublished Research     175
Diagnoses of Clinical Cases     177
Microscope Sources     181
Contacting the Author     183
Resources     184
Bibliography     192
Index     193
About the Author     200