Indiana's regulations on the sale and possession of reptiles, amphibians and fish are under review.
Snakes that squeeze and venomous reptiles must now be kept under lock and key in North Carolina.
Talk to reptile owners about adequate sun access.
The rise in popularity of herpetoculture over the past two decades has led to an increased number of reptiles being imported and captive reared to meet the demands of herpetoculturists.
To date there have been very few pharmacokinetic studies published in reptiles, and with only only limited numbers of antibiotics.
There is no question that the most common health problems associated with captive reptiles are diet related.
Diagnostic imaging is an underutilized resource in herpetological medicine.
Reptiles take a very long time to get sick. Likewise, amphibians tend to hide disease for prolonged periods.
"Bad laboratory data are worse than no laboratory data at all."
