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Reptile and Amphibian
First Edition
Edited by
Javier G. Nevarez DVM, PhD, DACZM, DECZM (Herpetology)
Louisiana State University
Louisiana, United States
This edition first published 2021
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Library of Congress Cataloging‐in‐Publication Data
Names: Nevarez, Javier G., 1976– editor.
Title: Blackwell’s five‐minute veterinary consult. Reptile and amphibian / edited by Javier G Nevarez.
Other titles: Five‐minute veterinary consult. Reptile and amphibian
Description: First edition. | Hoboken, NJ : Wiley‐Blackwell, 2021. | Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2020050273 (print) | LCCN 2020050274 (ebook) | ISBN 9781119233725 (cloth) | ISBN 9781119233855 (adobe pdf) | ISBN 9781119233862 (epub)
Subjects: MESH: Reptiles | Amphibians | Animal Diseases | Handbook
Classification: LCC SF997.5.R4 (print) | LCC SF997.5.R4 (ebook) | NLM SF 997.5.R4 | DDC 639.3/9–dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020050273 LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020050274
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I dedicate this book to my wife, Leslie, and my daughters, Emma, Evi, and Peeps, for reminding me what is important in life and keeping me grounded. I also dedicate it to all the reptiles and amphibians that have afforded me the opportunity to learn from them in a clinical and research setting.
Contributors
VOLUME EDITOR
JAVIER G. NEVAREZ, DVM, PHD, DACZM, DECZM (HERPETOLOGY) Professor of Zoological Medicine School of Veterinary Medicine‐Veterinary Clinical Sciences Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA USA
CONTRIBUTORS
MADS F. BERTELSEN, DVM, DVSC, DACZM, DECZM (ZOO HEALTH MANAGEMENT) Zoological Director Copenhagen Zoo Frederiksberg Denmark
THOMAS H. BOYER, DVM, DABVP, REPTILE AND AMPHIBIAN PRACTICE Pet Hospital of Peñasquitos San Diego, CA USA
ELSBURGH O. CLARKE III DVM, DACZM Senior Staff Veterinarian SeaWorld San Diego, CA USA
ROB L. COKE, DVM, DACZM, DABVP (REPTILE & AMPHIBIAN), CVA Director of Veterinary Care San Antonio Zoo Animal Health Center San Antonio, TX USA
NICOLA DI GIROLAMO, DMV, MSC (EBHC), PHD, DECZM (HERPETOLOGY) Center for Veterinary Health Sciences Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK USA
GRAYSON DOSS, DVM, DACZM Clinical Assistant Professor, Zoological Medicine School of Veterinary Medicine University of Wisconsin‐Madison Madison, WI USA
CHRISTOPHER S. HANLEY, DVM, DACZM Assistant Director Department of Animal Health Saint Louis Zoo Saint Louis, MO USA
JOANNA HEDLEY BVM&S, DZOOMED (REPTILIAN), DECZM (HERPETOLOGY), MRCVS Royal Veterinary College London