Biology and Diseases of Reptiles

O’Rourke, Dorcas P.; Lertpiriyapong, Kvin

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-409527-4.00019-5

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“…According to Jacobson (2007), mites are the most common ectoparasites in captive snakes; however, in this study we only detected the tick Amblyomma dissimile. This tick species is often reported parasitizing reptiles (Nascimento et al, 2017), and it has been reported in Philodryas ( P. baroni: Burridge, 2010; Guglielmone and Nava, 2010) prior to our record in Pseudablabes patagoniensis (formerly Philodryas patagoniensis; see Melo-Sampaio et al, 2020).…”

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Parasitic Fauna of Captive Snakes (Serpentes, Colubridae) from Northeastern Argentina

Bustos

Sánchez

Teibler

et al. 2023

South American Journal of Herpetology

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confidence: 61%

“…The clinical follow-up consisted of a methodical physical examination, applying restraint techniques and observing the demeanor, body posture, movements, integument, and eyes, and checking for swellings and/or fractures by palpation (Divers, 1999; De la Navarre, 2006; O'Rourke and Lertpiriyapong, 2015).…”

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Parasitic Fauna of Captive Snakes (Serpentes, Colubridae) from Northeastern Argentina

Bustos

Sánchez

Teibler

et al. 2023

South American Journal of Herpetology

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“…In the intestinal tract, GCs excreted via bile may be further metabolized by bacterial enzymes and/or partially reabsorbed (enterohepatic circulation) before being eliminated from the body through faeces and/or urine (Palme, 2019). In reptilian species, products of the digestive and excretory tracts end into the cloaca; thus, urine and faeces are excreted simultaneously although not mixed (O'Rourke & Lertpiriyapong, 2015; Singer, 2003). Commonly, the entire excreted sample is homogenized and used for the hormone quantification.…”

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Non‐invasive measurement of glucocorticoids: The reptile perspective

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Serres‐Corral,

Olvera‐Maneu

et al. 2024

Journal of Zoology

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Recent advancements in stress physiology, driven by the relevance of the stress response in animal welfare and conservation, have focused on alternative techniques beyond blood sampling for measuring glucocorticoids (GC). While blood samples have been traditionally used, practical and ethical concerns have spurred exploration into minimally invasive media like saliva, feces, milk, hair, and feathers. This review addresses the dearth of research on reptile endocrinology, offering insights into measuring GC or their metabolites in reptiles through various biological tissues. It underscores the importance of considering temporal dynamics in stress response evaluation and advocates for further exploration of alternative tools to enhance our understanding of reptilian stress responses.

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“…Several modes of reptilian HV transmission have been postulated including vertical, horizontal and mechanical transmissions (73)(74)(75). Marenzoni et al reported the first evidence of vertical transmission of TeHV-3 in a captive breeding facility (14).…”

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Herpesviruses in Reptiles

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Since the 1970s, several species of herpesviruses have been identified and associated with significant diseases in reptiles. Earlier discoveries placed these viruses into different taxonomic groups on the basis of morphological and biological characteristics, while advancements in molecular methods have led to more recent descriptions of novel reptilian herpesviruses, as well as providing insight into the phylogenetic relationship of these viruses. Herpesvirus infections in reptiles are often characterised by non-pathognomonic signs including stomatitis, encephalitis, conjunctivitis, hepatitis and proliferative lesions. With the exception of fibropapillomatosis in marine turtles, the absence of specific clinical signs has fostered misdiagnosis and underreporting of the actual disease burden in reptilian populations and hampered potential investigations that could lead to the effective control of these diseases. In addition, complex life histories, sampling bias and poor monitoring systems have limited the assessment of the impact of herpesvirus infections in wild populations and captive collections. Here we review the current published knowledge of the taxonomy, pathogenesis, pathology and epidemiology of reptilian herpesviruses.

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Biology and Diseases of Reptiles

Cited by 12 publications

References 240 publications

Parasitic Fauna of Captive Snakes (Serpentes, Colubridae) from Northeastern Argentina

Parasitic Fauna of Captive Snakes (Serpentes, Colubridae) from Northeastern Argentina

Non‐invasive measurement of glucocorticoids: The reptile perspective

Herpesviruses in Reptiles

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