Articles
Tortoise-keeping and common conditions – Part 1
The majority of tortoises that present to clinicians during consultation are either juveniles and large, old tortoises. However, juvenile tortoises...
Calls for tighter restrictions on keeping dangerous snakes as pets
It is currently perfectly legal to sell venomous snakes to people who don’t have a licence. Investigation reveals venomous species...
Female fish can breed new species if males are attractive enough
"Our research shows that hybridisation can fuel the evolution of new species which is a very novel finding." – Dr...
Non-invasive sampling enhances reptile conservation
A blunt-nosed leopard lizard (Photo: Mark Statham/UC Davis) Non-invasive sampling enhances reptile conservation A black-and-white dog sits in the desert,...
A guide to common diseases affecting the reproductive tract of rabbits and rodents
With the increasing trend for rabbits and rodents to be kept as pets, the concomitant provision of better health care...
Exotics vets treat 61-year-old tortoise for bladder stones
Mohave was referred to the exotics team at UC Davis Veterinary Hospital. Team removed stones without having to cut through...