Javier G. Nevarez - Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult - Reptile and Amphibian

Library of Congress Cataloging‐in‐Publication Data

Names: Nevarez, Javier G., 1976– editor.

Title: Blackwell’s five‐minute veterinary consult. Reptile and amphibian / edited by Javier G Nevarez.

Other titles: Five‐minute veterinary consult. Reptile and amphibian

Description: First edition. | Hoboken, NJ : Wiley‐Blackwell, 2021. | Includes bibliographical references and index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2020050273 (print) | LCCN 2020050274 (ebook) | ISBN 9781119233725 (cloth) | ISBN 9781119233855 (adobe pdf) | ISBN 9781119233862 (epub)

Subjects: MESH: Reptiles | Amphibians | Animal Diseases | Handbook

Classification: LCC SF997.5.R4 (print) | LCC SF997.5.R4 (ebook) | NLM SF 997.5.R4 | DDC 639.3/9–dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020050273LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020050274

Cover Design: Wiley

Cover Images: © Che_Tina_Plant/Getty Images, © filo/Getty Images, Wiley

I dedicate this book to my wife, Leslie, and my daughters, Emma, Evi, and Peeps, for reminding me what is important in life and keeping me grounded. I also dedicate it to all the reptiles and amphibians that have afforded me the opportunity to learn from them in a clinical and research setting.

JAVIER G. NEVAREZ, DVM, PHD, DACZM, DECZM (HERPETOLOGY)Professor of Zoological Medicine School of Veterinary Medicine‐Veterinary Clinical Sciences Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA USA

MADS F. BERTELSEN, DVM, DVSC, DACZM, DECZM (ZOO HEALTH MANAGEMENT)Zoological Director Copenhagen Zoo Frederiksberg Denmark

THOMAS H. BOYER, DVM, DABVP, REPTILE AND AMPHIBIAN PRACTICEPet Hospital of Peñasquitos San Diego, CA USA

ELSBURGH O. CLARKE III DVM, DACZMSenior Staff Veterinarian SeaWorld San Diego, CA USA

ROB L. COKE, DVM, DACZM, DABVP (REPTILE & AMPHIBIAN), CVADirector of Veterinary Care San Antonio Zoo Animal Health Center San Antonio, TX USA

NICOLA DI GIROLAMO, DMV, MSC (EBHC), PHD, DECZM (HERPETOLOGY)Center for Veterinary Health Sciences Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK USA

GRAYSON DOSS, DVM, DACZMClinical Assistant Professor, Zoological Medicine School of Veterinary Medicine University of Wisconsin‐Madison Madison, WI USA

CHRISTOPHER S. HANLEY, DVM, DACZMAssistant Director Department of Animal Health Saint Louis Zoo Saint Louis, MO USA

JOANNA HEDLEY BVM&S, DZOOMED (REPTILIAN), DECZM (HERPETOLOGY), MRCVSRoyal Veterinary College London United Kingdom

ERIC KLAPHAKE, DVM, DACZMAssociate Veterinarian Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Colorado Springs, CO USA

TAMARA KRUSE, DVM, MSAssistant Director of Veterinary Care San Antonio Zoo Animal Health Center San Antonio, TX USA

STACEY LEONATTI WILKINSON, DVM, DABVP (REPTILE AND AMPHIBIAN)Owner and Head Veterinarian Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital of Georgia Pooler, GA USA;

Adjunct Assistant ProfessorCompanion Animal North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine Raleigh, NC USA

CHRISTOPH MANS, DR. MED. VET., DACZMSchool of Veterinary Medicine University of Wisconsin‐Madison Madison, WI USA

RACHEL E. MARSCHANG, PD, DR. MED. VET., DECZM (HERPETOLOGY), FTÄ MIKROBIOLOGIELaboklin GmbH & Co. KG Bad Kissingen, Germany

ALBERT MARTÍNEZ‐SILVESTRE, DVM, MSC, PHD, DECZM (HERPETOLOGY), EBVS EUROPEAN VETERINARY SPECIALIST IN HERPETOLOGICAL MEDICINE AND SURGERY, ACRED. AVEPA (EXOTIC ANIMALS)Scientific Director Catalonian Reptile and Amphibian Rescue Center (CRARC) Masquefa, Barcelona Spain

KARINA A. MATHES, DVM, DR. MED. VET., DECZM (HERPETOLOGY), EUROPEAN VETERINARY SPECIALIST IN ZOOLOGICAL MEDICINE (HERPETOLOGY), CERTIFIED SPECIALIST IN REPTILES (FACHTIERAERZTIN FUER REPTILIEN), CERTIFIED SPECIALIST IN REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS (ZB REPTILIEN UND AMPHIBIEN)Head of the Department of Reptiles and Amphibians Clinic for Small Mammals, Reptiles and Birds University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover Hannover Germany

MARK A. MITCHELL, DVM, MS, PHD, DECZM (HERPETOLOGY)Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA USA

FRANCESCO C. ORIGGI DVM, PHD, DACVM (VIROLOGY), DACVP, DECZM (HERPETOLOGY)Vetsuisse Faculty University of Bern Bern Switzerland

JORGE ORÓS, DVM, PHD, DECZMVeterinary Faculty University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Las Palmas Spain

JEAN A. PARÉ, DMV, DVSC, DACZM, DECZM (ZOO HEALTH MANAGEMENT)Senior Veterinarian Zoological Health Program Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, New York, NY USA

SEAN M. PERRY, DVM, PHDAssociate Veterinarian Mississippi Aquarium Gulfport, MS USA

PAUL RAITI, DVM, DABVP (REPTILE AND AMPHIBIAN PRACTICE)Beverlie Animal Hospital Mt. Vernon, New York, NY USA

DRURY R. REAVILL, DVM, DABVP (AVIAN AND REPTILE & AMPHIBIAN PRACTICE), DACVPZoo/Exotic Pathology Service Carmichael, CA USA

SAM RIVERA, DVM, MS, DABVP (AVIAN), DACZM, DECZM (ZOO HEALTH MANAGEMENT)Senior Director of Animal Health Zoo Atlanta Atlanta, GA USA

T. FRANCISCUS SCHEELINGS, BVSC, MVSC, PHD, MANZCVSC (WILDLIFE HEALTH), DECZM (HERPETOLOGY)Monash University School of Biological Sciences Clayton, Victoria Australia

LIONEL SCHILLIGER, DVM, DECZM (HERPETOLOGY), DABVP (REPTILE & AMPHIBIAN PRACTICE)Clinique Vétérinaire du Village d’Auteuil Paris France

PAOLO SELLERI, DMV, PHD, SPECPACS, DECZM (HERPETOLOGY & SMALL MAMMALS)Clinica per Animali Esotici Rome Italy

JACQUELINE SERIO, DVMAnimal Emergency and Specialty Center of Brevard Melbourne, FL USA

KURT K. SLADKY, MS, DVM, DACZM, DECZM (ZOO HEALTH MANAGEMENT & HERPETOLOGY)Clinical Professor Zoological Medicine/Special Species Health Department of Surgical Sciences School of Veterinary Medicine University of Wisconsin‐Madison Madison, WI USA

TREVOR T. ZACHARIAH, DVM, MS, DACZMDirector of Veterinary Programs Brevard Zoo Melbourne, FL USA

Herpetological medicine has been an important part of my professional career and has provided me with the opportunity to travel the world and broaden my horizons. These experiences have shown me that, as with many aspects of life, we are all more similar than we are different and veterinary medicine is no exception.

This book has contributions from authors working around the world, most of whom are specialists in herpetological medicine or have a keen interest in the field. This was a conscious approach when starting this project to ensure that the information contained in the text was from the most reliable sources while also not being a strictly academic approach. As a result, this book provides a combination of accepted scientific data combined with clinical and practical experience and advice on various subjects in herpetological medicine. It serves as a quick reference to learn new information or as a refresher of previously learned material in a concise manner.

The needs of our patients and the basic principles of how we approach their care are the same around the world. As you read the information, my hope is that you come to the realization that we ultimately practice one medicine in one world. I hope this book inspires you to continue to learn more about herpetological medicine and be a lifelong learner. I believe that veterinary students, practitioners, and others will find it a useful resource for navigating through cases in quick manner that fits our busy lives.