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1). Being a Veterinarian Today By : Josh Stone
A veterinarian (from Latin veterinae, "draught animals") is an animal doctor, a practitioner of veterinary medicine. Although veterinarians hold doctoral degrees in veterinary medicine, not all veterinarians enter clinical practice. Those that work in clinical settings practice medicine in specific fields, such as companion animal or "pet" medicine, reptile medicine, ratite medicine, livestock medicine, equine medicine (e.
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2). When Lizards will not eat, they have to eat By : The Lizard Lounge
Like any animal, lizards at times in captivity will need to be force fed. There are situations and conditions which will result in a lizard not eating on their own. Some diseases lizards can get will result in seizures, or a similar condition. It is imperative not to feed them during an incident like this. They will most likely not be able to swallow the food.
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3). A Lizards Expendable Tail By : The Lizard Lounge
Some lizards when confronted with a predator will voluntarily shed their tail. This process is called tail autotomy (self-cut). After the tail is detached from the body it will wiggle around on the ground for a few minutes. This provides a visual distraction and draws attention away from the vulnerable head and abdomen of the lizard. Usually this allows the lizard enough time to make an escape.
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4). Learning About Snake Facts And Behaviors By : Stephanie Davies
This article teaches you about why snakes behave the way they do, and how to handle a snake encounter. Also includes information on identifying venomous and non-venomous snakes.
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5). Post Hibernation Anorexia (PHA) in Tortoises By : Matthew Homfray
Post hibernation anorexia (PHA) is a very common problem in pet tortoises at this time of the year, and can be frustrating to treat. Prevention is much preferable to treatment, and with the correct husbandry, dietary practices and hibernation preparation, this is easily achievable.
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