Biology and Medicine of Turtles and Tortoises

Autor: Mautino, Michele, Douglas Page, C.
Zdroj: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice; November 1993, Vol. 23 Issue: 6 p1251-1270, 20p
Abstrakt: Turtles and tortoises are unique reptiles that are gaining popularity as pets. Their anatomy and defense posture hinder, but do not preclude, clinical assessment and performance of routine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures by the clinician. A basic working knowledge of chelonian taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, husbandry, common diseases, and therapeutics will enable the veterinarian to provide health care to this order of reptiles.
Databáze: Supplemental Index