The following is a guide to general herp-related veterinary articles that have appeared within herpetological magazines within the last few years. It is an ongoing project, ie I am effectively cataloguing these entries myself from the actual magazines, some of which are harder to get hold of than others (especially when they are no longer being published!). I hope however that some people will find it useful, especially if researching a single species or looking for some care guidance.
NOTE: It should be emphasised here that if you have a sick animal, it should if possible be taken to a veterinarian as soon as possible. These articles may be good but they are no substitute for an examination of the individual animal by a qualified specialist. Even advanced herpetologists can only treat some ailments at home, and only licensed professionals can legally obtain some drugs.
| AMP = Amphibia | German publication from the DGHT: focuses on captive husbandry and reproduction of amphibians. May now have been split into two separate magazines. |
| CHE = Chéloniens | French magazine dedicated to chelonians, first published in spring 2006: issued three times a year. |
| D=Draco | Quarterly herpetological magazine from the German Natur und Tier Verlag that usually focuses on a theme, eg agamid lizards or desert herpetofauna |
| E = Elaphe | German publication from the DGHT: focuses on captive husbandry and reproduction of reptiles and amphibians. |
| IR = International Reptilian | European magazine, published in UK |
| R = Reptilia | European magazine, published in Spain |
| PR = Pet Reptile | European magazine, published in UK. Slightly more "entry level" but contains some good articles |
| PRK = Practical Reptile Keeping | UK magazine first appearing in 2009, edited by David Alderton. Like most magazines with "Reptile" in the title, also covers amphibians and invertebrates. |
| RH = Reptile Hobbyist | US magazine published by TFH |
| R&A = Reptile & Amphibian Magazine | Now sadly defunct, although back copies may be available at herp exhibitions, etc |
| R&AH = Reptile & Amphibian Hobbyist | Formed out of the merger of Reptile Hobbyist and Reptile & Amphibian Magazine |
| V = Vivarium | Magazine associated with Advanced Herpetological Library and Philippe de Vosjoli |
| Species | Article | Magazine | Issue | Author |
| Affections respiratoires des chéloniens aquatiques et terrestres [Respiratory infections in aquatic and terrestrial chelonians] | CHE | 6 | Dr Vétérinarie Véronique Vienet | |
| Alternative Therapy | Holistic therapy for herptiles | PR | 46 | Fred Holmes |
| Antibiotics and Oily Parasites | Reptile Road | R&AH | 6:9 | R G Sprackland, Ph.D |
| Antiparasitaires [Antiparasitic agents](danger of using fenbendazole on Hermann's tortoises in poor health) | Questions au vétérinaire [Questions for the vet] | CHE | 5 | Dr Didier Boussarie |
| La Corrélation poids/taille chez les Chéloniens ou comment verifier que le poids d'une tortue est correct? [Size/weight correlation in chelonians, or how to tell whether the weight of a tortoise is correct?] | Si | 6 | Dr Lionel Schilliger | |
| Dehydrated Reptiles [Veterinarian Q&A] | Rs | 4:2 | Douglas Mader MS DVM DABVP | |
| Les fractures de la carapace [fractures of the carapace] | Technical | CHE | 4 | Dr Christophe Bulliot, Vétérinaire |
| Genetic Considerations for the Captive Breeding of Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles | CCB | 6:2 | Dean A. Williams and Matthew F. Osentoski | |
| Heat Stroke | Veterinary Consultation | R | 18 | Dr Carlos López del Castillo |
| Herpesvirus Infection in Tortoises: Illness, Diagnosis and Prevention | R | 47 | Sebastian Fischer & Matthias Homuth | |
| Dehydrated Reptiles [Veterinarian Q&A] | Rs | 4:2 | Douglas Mader MS DVM DABVP | |
| Kevin's casebook [veterinary care of attacked Geochelone sulcata] | PRK | 5 | Kevin Eatwell | |
| Oxytocin Dosage in Turtles
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CCB | 6:2 | John K. Tucker, Donald L. Thomas, and Jason Rose | |
| Prevention rather than Treatment: Avoiding Health Problems associated with Captive Maintenance | R | 33 | Tobias Eisenberg | |
| Pyramiding and how to avoid it | Health Talk | PRK | 3 | David Alderton |
| Quarantine | Je viens de lire qu'il faut mettre une tortue nouvelle arrivante en quarantaine, que faut-il faire? [I have just read that a new tortoise arrival should be put into quarantine, what needs to be done?] | CHE | 1 | Alain Bertrand |
| Reproductive Problems [breeding snakes in captivity] | PR | 5 | Stephen J Divers | |
| Reptilian Haematology | R | 38 | J C Troiano | |
| Respiratory Diseases in Turtles: Recognition, Treatment and Prevention | R | 34 | Ursula Eggenschwiler | |
| Salmonella and Reptiles: the facts | IR | 6:5 | Stephen J Divers & Martin P C Lawton | |
| Salmonella in Reptiles | R | 33 | Tobias Eisenberg | |
| Salmonella: what reptile owners need to know | PR | 45 | Mike Penman | |
| Salmonella Prevention | Herp Mail | R&AH | 6:9 | Allen R Both |
| Shedding | Je viens de trouver des morceaux de peau dans l'eau de l'aquarium où se trouve ma tortue aquatic, dois-je m'inquieter? [I have just found flakes of skin in the aquarium water belonging to my aquatic turtle, should I be worried?] | CHE | 1 | Alain Bertrand |
| Sinn und Zweck der Erneuerung von Panzerschilden bei Schildkröten [The whole purpose of renewal of scutes in turtles] | E | 15:3 | Sascha Pawlowski | |
| Softshells | Ma tortue à carapace molle présente sur le dos des petites zone rouges qui se creusent, que dois-je faire? [My softshell turtle has small red areas on its back that are growing in size, what should I do?] | CHE | 1 | Alain Bertrand |
| Some Options to Induce Oviposition in Turtles
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CCB | 6:2 | Mark L. Feldman | |
| Take a break but remember your reptiles! [covers all vivarium pets] | PRK | 3 | Jack Smith | |
| Testudo hermanni | Par instant les Tortues d'Hermann que je maintiens en terrarium sont hyper agitées et marchant dans toutes les directions, puis elles se cachent et se calment, leur appétit est bon tout de mêmme. Qu'est-ce que cela peut être? [One moment the Hermann's Tortoises which I am keeping in a terrarium are very agitated and walking around in all directions, next minute they hide and calm down. Their appetite is still good. What could be causing this?] | CHE | 1 | Alain Bertrand |
| Tick Check [R&A Quicks, on danger of tortoise ticks carrying heartwater disease] | RH | 3:10 | ? | |
| Transpondeur [puce] électronique et risque de cancer [Electronic transponders and risk of cancer] | Infos [News Items] | CHE | 7 | G Guyot Jackson |
| UV Dangers [dangers of UV usage?] | Herp Mail | RH | 2:3 | ? |
| Vet In Practice: Laser Surgery | PR | 42 | Stephen Divers | |