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Exotic pet medicine I. Snakes
1Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, Gainesville.
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
|November 1, 1993
Summary
This review consolidates key information on snake medicine and disease, addressing the growing need for veterinary expertise due to the increasing popularity of snakes in the pet trade. It synthesizes existing literature to support better care for captive snakes.
Area of Science:
- Herpetology
- Veterinary Medicine
- Zoology
Background:
- Reptiles comprise 6,000 species, with snakes representing approximately 2,500.
- Several dozen snake species are popular in the pet trade, leading to increased captive breeding.
- Growing demand for pet snakes necessitates enhanced veterinary expertise and accessible medical information.
Purpose of the Study:
- To consolidate pertinent information on snake medicine and disease.
- To provide a comprehensive review of current knowledge for veterinarians and researchers.
- To address the gap in consolidated literature for snake healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis.
- Compilation of existing biomedical information on snakes.
- Focus on pertinent aspects of snake medicine and disease.
Main Results:
- Identified a need for consolidated veterinary information on snakes.
- Gathered and organized existing knowledge on snake medicine.
- Highlighted the importance of specialized care for captive snakes.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive review of snake medicine and disease is crucial for advancing veterinary care.
- Consolidated information supports better management of health issues in pet snakes.
- Further research and accessible resources are needed to support the growing field of snake husbandry and medicine.