fan of our scaled friends so please do not remove your
pet from its travel enclosure. This is also important to
minimise stress to your reptile. There should be optimised temperature and lighting
systems that cater to the specific requirements of
different species.
During the consultation, you will be asked further health-
related questions prior to your pet’s examination. Follow-
ing ’20 questions’, a head-to-tail exam is performed. If
multiple animals are brought in, I choose to examine the
healthiest animal first to minimize risk of transmission of
any contagious diseases. If there is an obvious health
concern, it may be appropriate to limit the exam to the
sick individual and postpone other routine exams. At our practice, we are proud to offer a dedicated reptile
hospital, as well as state of the art equipment tailored to
reptile and amphibian medicine and surgery including:
Because reptiles and amphibians are very good at con-
cealing disease, it is common for routine screening tests
to be performed. Faecal analysis or blood tests are often
recommended as a baseline to rule out a number of
common pro blems such as parasites or chronic conditions
that may not be detectable by physical exam alone.
Bringing with you the most recent shed for snakes and
lizards and a water sample for turtles and other aquatic
reptiles may prove very useful and expedite a diagnosis.
Other simple tests can be performed, such as an evalua-
tion of your UV lights, using a special UVB radiometer
and quantifier.
Should your pet require surgery or a special procedure, it
may need to stay in the hospital for several days to ensure
adequate treatment and a safe recovery. A reptile and
amphibian hospital will be equipped for patients to stay
for an extended period of time if required. This includes
the provision of a safe, clean, stress-free environment.
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full diagnostic laboratory
digital radiography/dental radiography
ultrasonography
doppler
capnography
electrocardiography
ICU incubators
video endoscopy
small animal ventilation for intermittent positive
pressure ventilation during long surgeries
access to CT scanning and MRI imaging
laparoscopic equipment for minimally invasive
procedures
quarantine and isolation area
Reference
Department of Environment and Heritage Protection.
Nature Conservation Act 1992. Code of Practice Wildlife
Management Captive Reptile and Amphibian Husbandry,
accessed 8 April 2015