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What's Wrong With My Snake? A User-Friendly Home Medical Reference Manual (The Herpetocultural Library) (Paperback)

by John Rossi (Author), Roxanne Rossi (Author) "Perhaps the most important concept in herpetoculture is that of the relationship between disease and the captive environment..." (more)
Key Phrases: captive snakes, snake keeper, fecal exams, What's Wrong, Snake Weight, Dilution Dose (more...)

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A user friendly home medical reference. This invaluable guide identifies and explains existing and potential problems. Find out how location of a cage can affect your snake's appetite, or how a snake can become "mouse shy". Learn how to identify and correct problems associated with maladaptation, burns, constipation, dehydration, skin lesions, diarrhea, improper shedding, lack of appetite, feeding frequency, overheating, parasites, mouth rot, reproductive failure, rodent injuries, respiratory problems, vomiting, weight loss, seizures, tremmors, incoordination and just about anything else that may be commonly found with the captive care of snakes. 150 pp.

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Paperback: 150 pages
Publisher: Advanced Vivarium Systems (January 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1882770358
ISBN-13: 978-1882770359
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Perhaps the most important concept in herpetoculture is that of the relationship between disease and the captive environment. Read the first page

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captive snakes, snake keeper, fecal exams, mouth rot, captive environment, handling snakes, most snakes, rat snakes

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What's Wrong, Snake Weight, Dilution Dose, Ibs None, Metabolic Scale Dose Timing, North American, Roger Klingenberg, Small Snake Antibiotic Chart

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This book cites 9 books:

Reptile Medicine and Surgery by Douglas R. Mader MS DVM in Back Matter
The Reproductive Husbandry of Pythons and Boas by Richard A. Ross in Back Matter
Exotic Animals (Contemporary Issues in Small Animal Practice Volume 9) by Elliott R. Jacobson in Back Matter
Reproductive Biology and Diseases of Captive Reptiles (Contributions to herpetology) by James B. Murphy in Back Matter
Current Veterinary Therapy (No. 9) by Robert W. Kirk DVM in Back Matter

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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for every snake owner, August 13, 2001

By	Jonathan Crowe (Shawville, QC, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Anyone who owns a snake should own a copy of this book. Period.

We've been using this book for two years. During that time it has been an invaluable reference for our collection. Any time we suspect something may be wrong with one of our snakes, the very first thing we do is consult this book. If the problem is included (and it usually is), there will be a chapter outlining what the possible causes might be and what we can do to help prevent it or correct it. It also helps us figure out when we need to take the animal to a veterinarian -- and, for that matter, when we don't, and can look after the situation by ourselves.

But its real value is showing you how to keep your snake healthy and prevent medical conditions from arising in the first place. That means fewer snake deaths and fewer expensive trips to the vet, which makes this book an excellent investment. If you keep snakes, buy it if you don't already own a copy -- you owe it to them.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This book covers everything that could happen to a snake., June 13, 1998

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The author should be commended for this book. Throughout the book the author demonstrates why an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Some of the photos of sick or injured snakes were difficult to view. I will take better care of my snake, based on what I learned from this book. I was very impressed with the authors extensive coverage of medicines and dosage charts. If I ever take my snake to the vet, this book will go with me.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent medical guide for snake enthusiasts., November 7, 1997

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This book contains a great deal of information for the identification and treament of problems in captive-kept snakes. Sections range from feeding problems to medicating. Very well organized and easy to understand. A must for all snake owners.

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