- Home
- Collections
- Snakes
Snakes
A selection of BSAVA resources, including BSAVA manual chapters and Companion articles, to recognise World Snake Day.
Collection Contents
3 results
-
-
Respiratory system
BSAVA Manual of ReptilesAuthor John ChittyRespiratory disease is common in reptiles, especially snakes and chelonians. A large part of this is due to inappropriate husbandry and certain anatomical features of the reptile respiratory system. This chapter covers anatomy and physiology, clinical evaluation, diagnosis, upper and lower respiratory tract disease, and summarizes management and therapeutics of respiratory disease.
-
-
-
Reptiles and amphibians
BSAVA Manual of Wildlife CasualtiesAuthor John E. CooperThere are small number of reptiles and amphibians indigenous to the British Isles, including grass snakes, slow worms, sand lizards, common frogs, natterjack toads and palmate newts, as well as some introduced species, such as the edible frog and red-eared terrapins. Veterinary surgeons may occasionally be presented with reptiles and amphibians that are sick or injured. This chapter covers: ecology and biology, anatomy and physiology; capture, handling and transportation; clinical assessment; first aid and hospitalization; anaesthesia and analgesia; specific conditions; therapeutics; husbandry; rearing of young reptiles and amphibians; rehabilitation and release; and legal considerations.
-
-
-
Reptiles: biology and husbandry
BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pet and Wildlife NursingAuthors: Matthew Rendle and Jon CracknellThis chapter covers the common species of reptiles seen in veterinary practice, their anatomy and physiology, sexing, nutritional considerations and housing requirements. Includes self-assessment questions.
-