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Understanding Reptile Parasites (Herpetocultural Library)

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This book was perfect for me. I recently discovered issues with parasites in my reptiles. After purchasing this book my understanding of parasites and the treatment of these creatures grew incredibly. The recommended drugs table is one of the best features inside. Not only will this book help you identify parasites in but it list primary and even some secondary medications to use. Explanations of how these medications work and their dosages are given as well. This is a good book for anyone wanting to learn more about treating parasites in reptiles. The only thing that is missing is the life cycles of the parasites mentioned. However some parasite life cycles aren't completely understood be science.

It is essential that anyone who keeps reptiles owns this book. It's well written and very informative. The author went out of his way to make it easy to understand. I am very happy with it and wish all books were as useful

This is a great resource for home herpers hoping to save some vet costs by identifying their own reptile parasites.....but doesn't replace vet knowledge completely and treatments would need vet knowledge as they've changed from what's in the book

The book has many colorful, detailed, relevant, and described photos, tables, and texts of the different internal and external parasites, their consequential pathology, and appropriate drugs with doses. It is a must for any reptile veterinarian and a good way for clients to "double check" their exotic vet. It would be helpful to any herp owner in understanding but probably not for curing any parasitic problems because most parasites require treatment with prescribed medication.

Very detailed technical book on the subject. Much more indepth than what you find in most pet stores.