3rd edition. — Elsevier, 2019. — 1793 p. — ISBN 978-0-323-48253-0.
Known as "the bible" of herpetological medicine and surgery, Mader’s Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd Edition edited by Stephen Divers and Scott Stahl provides a complete veterinary reference for reptiles and amphibians, including specific sections on practice management and development; taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, behavior, stress and welfare; captive husbandry and management including nutrition, heating and lighting; infectious diseases and laboratory sciences; clinical techniques and procedures; sedation, anesthesia and analgesia; diagnostic imaging; endoscopy; medicine; surgery; therapy; differential diagnoses by clinical signs; specific disease/condition summaries; population health and public health; and legal topics. Well-organized and concise, this new edition covers just about everything related to reptiles and amphibians by utilizing an international array of contributing authors that were selected based on their recognized specialization and expertise, bringing a truly global perspective to this essential text!
Practice Management and Development
Biology (Taxonomy, Anatomy, Physiology, and Behavior)
Husbandry and Management
Infectious Diseases and Laboratory Sciences
Techniques and Procedures
Anesthesia
Diagnostic Imaging
Endoscopy
Medicine
Surgery
Therapy
Differential Diagnoses by Clinical Signs
Specific Disease/Case Summary
Population and Public Health
Legal Topics