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.
As of July 2006 we have removed veterinary articles on tortoises and turtles to a separate page. In time we may do this for all specific categories other than the most general.
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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ailing Collared Lizard [Veterinarian Q&A] | Rs | 4:4 | Douglas Mader MS DVM DABVP | |
| 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 |
| Blocked Dragon [Veterinarian Q&A] | Rs | 9:12 | Douglas Mader MS DVM DABVP | |
| Dehydrated Reptiles [Veterinarian Q&A] | Rs | 4:2 | Douglas Mader MS DVM DABVP | |
| Frageecke: Legenotproblematik und Sterilisation von Leguanen [Questions and Answers: Egg Binding and Sterilisation of Iguanas] | I | 2/04 | Barbera Göpfert | |
| Green Anaconda [Veterinarian Q&A] | Rs | 4:4 | Douglas Mader MS DVM DABVP | |
| Heat Stroke | Veterinary Consultation | R | 18 | Dr Carlos López del Castillo |
| Dehydrated Reptiles [Veterinarian Q&A] | Rs | 4:2 | Douglas Mader MS DVM DABVP | |
| Parasites internes des reptiles: pourquoi et comment vermifuger? [Endoparasites in reptiles: why and how to deworm] | Veterinary | Si | 2 | Dr Lionel Schilliger |
| Pinworm Debate [Veterinarian Q&A] | Rs | 11:12 | Douglas Mader MS DVM DABVP | |
| Prevention rather than Treatment: Avoiding Health Problems associated with Captive Maintenance | R | 33 | Tobias Eisenberg | |
| 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 |
| Tick Check [R&A Quicks, on danger of tortoise ticks carrying heartwater disease] | RH | 3:10 | ? | |
| UV Dangers [dangers of UV usage?] | Herp Mail | RH | 2:3 | ? |
| Vet In Practice: Laser Surgery | PR | 42 | Stephen Divers | |
| Virusinfektionen bei Amphibien [viral infections in amphibians] | AMP | 4/1 | Frank Mutschmann | |
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