Understanding Reptile Parasites: A Basic Manual for Herpetoculturists & Veterinarians (Herpetocultural Library) (Paperback)

~ Roger Klingenberg (Author) "It is a known fact that parasites cause and contribute to disease processes in reptiles..." (more)
Key Phrases: fecal flotation, indirect life cycle, labial pits, Philippe de Vosjoli (more...)

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Product Description

No one who keeps reptiles can afford to be ignorant about reptile parasites and their treatment. This best-selling, easy-to-use book offers readers essential information on how to identify the most common parasites of reptiles and how to most effectively treat them. Includes drug charts and dosages. Highly recommended for hobbyists and pet stores. Illustrated with many black and white photos. 83 pp.

Product Details

• Paperback: 81 pages
• Publisher: Advanced Vivarium Systems (June 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1882770218
• ISBN-13: 978-1882770212
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #96,367 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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  #3 in	Books > Professional & Technical > Medical > Veterinary Medicine > Parasitology
  #6 in	Books > Home & Garden > Animal Care & Pets > Reptiles & Amphibians
  #17 in	Books > Outdoors & Nature > Fauna > Reptiles & Amphibians

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An important manual for the reptile breeder., December 3, 1998

By	[e-mail] (U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

This manual takes the reptile owner beyond the simple task of care into the subject of why to prevent and how to treat parasites in our reptiles.

The manual explains in simple terms the complexities of reptile parasites. It goes into the how-to of fecal floats, parasite identification and treatments. It takes the mystery out of the vet's back room.

One of the shortest yet most useful chapters is "Hygiene and the Herpetoculturist". An important read for all reptile keepers and breeders.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All Amphibian & Reptile Keepers should have this book, February 24, 2001

By A Customer

And you should have it before you need it--as in, before you animal is sick. This is a complete and well done reference guide for those of us who don't need to know the vet manual's textbook explanations and can't afford to own those massive volume collections anyhow. It covers basic diagnosis, examination, equipment, internal and external parasites, medicines, dosages, tips for treating, how to administer meds to differnt types of animals, hygiene information, and, best of all to help your vet out, it contains photographs of microscope slides of what the nematoads or protozoans will look like and sketches of them for identification of relative size.

If you don't have an exotics or herp vet near you, this will help your furry pet vet help your herp. Believe me, I am thankful every day that I got this book when I didn't really need it because it meant the small town horse and dog vet clinic could see my old world chameleon and HELPED me, like they would not have been able to without this book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Entry Level Book, February 6, 2000

By	Kuhlinayn (Michigan - USA) - See all my reviews

Excellent book for the basic reptile keeper to get an idea of what to expect and what to look for when caring for herps in thier care. Also a good source of info on things to watch out for when dealing with vets who may not be versed in herps such as certain meds to avoid, or problems experienced as well as common dosages. Most certainly a must have book for any herper's library.