Abstract Ciprofloxacin (CIP)(human use) and enrofloxacin (ENR)(veterinary use) are
synthetic anti-infectious medications that belong to the second generation of …

This review discusses the general principles underlying responsible antibiotic usage in
reptiles. Very little evidence underlies antibiotic usage in reptiles, and there are no …

Appropriate nutritional husbandry for captive reptiles is inherently challenging. The health
and welfare of all reptiles, like any other animals, is linked to the role of nutrition, which …

Trombidiformes and Mesostigmata mites, as well as Ixodida ticks, infest ectothermic
tetrapods worldwide, potentially acting as vectors of bacteria, viruses and protozoa. The …

Abstract The Eastern Mediterranean Sea (EMS) exhibits high temperature and salinity, low
levels of biologic production and is considered oligotrophic. Nonetheless, it is also a hotspot …

Reptiles are kept in diverse husbandry situations, including zoological collections, private
pet or hobby kee**, scientific and laboratory studies, quarantine, and numerous …

Hemoprotozoa are microorganisms that parasitize the blood and possess intricate life
cycles. Despite the complexity of their nature, little is known about the biology of …

Central bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps) are one of the most popular reptile pets in
Australia and around the world. Diseases, including metabolic bone disease, periodontal …

There is much evidence in mammals and birds demonstrating the importance of providing
sufficient space to allow captive animals to exhibit natural behaviours, however, little such …

Simple Summary Tracking juvenile animals is often difficult due to their small body sizes. We
put miniature satellite tags on 40 captive-raised (“head-started”) green sea turtles (Chelonia …