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Avian Medicine and Surgery. Altman, et. al. 1997. WB Saunders, Philadelphia PA.
Clinical Avian Medicine and Surgery. Ritchie, Harrison & Harrison. 1994. Wingers Publishing, Lake Worth FL.
Avian Medicine. Samour. 2000.
Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine. Fowler. 1986, 1993, 1999. (Editions 2, 3, 4). WB Saunders, Philadelphia PA.
Field Manual of Wildlife Diseases. United States Geological Survey. 1999. Friend and Franson, technical editors. USDI/USGS
Diseases of Wild Waterfowl. Wobeser. 1998. (2nd edition). Plenum Press NY.
Avian Physiology. Sturkie. 2000. (5th edition). Academic Press, Boston MA.
Raptor Biomedicine. Redig et. al. 1993. University of Minnesota Press, St. Paul MN.
Atlas of Avian Radiographic Anatomy. Smith and Smith. 1992. W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia PA.
Atlas of Diagnostic Radiology of Exotic Pets. Rubel, G.A., Isenbugel, E., Wolvekamp, P. 1991. W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia PA.
Atlas of Radiographic Anatomy and Diagnosis of Cage Birds. Krautwald, M.E. et. al. 1992. Paul Parey, Scientific Publishers, Berlin and Hamburg, Germany.
Avian Hematology and Cytology. Campbell, T.W. 1995. (2nd edition). ISU Press.
Avian Medicine: Principles and Application. Ritchie, Harrison & Harrison (eds.). 1994. Wingers Publishing, Lake Worth FL.
Avian Surgical Anatomy. Orosz, S.E., Ensley, P.K., Haynes, C.J. 1992. W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia PA.
Avian Viruses: Function and Control. Ritchie, R. 1995. Wingers Publishing.
Birds, Their Structure and Function. King, A.S., McLelland, J. 1984. (2nd edition). Bailliere Tindall, London, England.
Diseases of Poultry. Calnek, B.W. (ed.). 1991. Iowa State University Press.
Diseases & Disorders of the Domestic Fowl & Turkey, Color Atlas of. Randall, C.J. 1991. (2nd edition). Iowa State University Press.
Avian Anatomy, A Color Atlas of. McLelland, J. 1991. W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia PA.
Psittacine Aviculture, Perspectives, Techniques and Research. Schubot, R.M., Clubb, K.J., Clubb, S.L. 1992. Aviculture Breeding and Research Center, Loxahatchee FL.
Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine. Fowler, M.E. (ed.). 1986, 1993, 1999. (Editions 2, 3, 4). Saunders, Philadelphia PA.
Kirk's Current Veterinary Therapy, Small Animal Practice. W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia PA.
Restraint and Capture of Domestic and Wild Animals. Fowler, M.E. 1995. Iowa State University Press, Ames IA.
Medicine and Surgery of South American Camelids. Fowler, M.E. 1998. (2nd edition).
Pathology of Zoo Animals. Montali, R.J., Migaki, G. 1980. Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington D.C.
Mycobacterial Infections of Zoo Animals. Montali, R.J. 1978. Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington D.C.
Chemical Immobilization of North American Wildlife. Nielsen, L., Heigh, J.C., Fowler, M.E. (eds.) 1982. Wisconsin Humane Society, Inc., Milwaukee WI.
Handbook of Zoo Medicine. Klos, H-G., Lang, E.M. 1982. Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York NY.
Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine. Fowler, M.E. (ed.). 1986, 1993, 1999. (Editions 2, 3, 4). W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia PA.
Laboratory Medicine, Avian and Exotic Pets. Fudge, A.M. (ed.). 2000. W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia PA.
Current Veterinary Therapy. Kirk, R. All editions. W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia PA.
Reptile Medicine and Surgery. Mader, D.R. (ed.). 1996. W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia PA.
The Biology, Husbandry and Health Care of Reptiles. Ackerman, L.W. 1997. TFH, Neptune City NJ.
A Veterinary Guide to the Parasites of Reptiles Vol. I Protozoa. Barnard, S., Upton, S.J. 1994. Krieger Publishing Co., Malabar FL.
Manual of Reptiles. Beynon, P.H., Lawton, M.P.C., Cooper, J. (eds.). BSAVA, Cheltenham, England.
Essentials of Reptiles, A Guide for Practitioners. Boyer, T.H. 1998. AAHA Press, Lakewood CO.
Diseases of Reptilia, Vol. I & II. Cooper, J.E., Jackson, O.F. (eds.). Academic Press, NY.
Biomedical and Surgical Aspects of Captive Reptile Husbandry. Frey, F.L. 1991.
Self-Assessment Color Review of Reptiles and Amphibians. Frey, F.L., Williams, D.L. 1995. ISU Press, Ames IA.
Diseases of Amphibians and Reptiles. Hoff, G.L., Frey, F.L., Jacobson, E.R. (eds.). 1984. Plenum Press, NY.
Veterinary Biology and Medicine of Captive Amphibians and Reptiles. Marcus, L.C. 1981. Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia PA.
Veterinary Management of Tortoises and Turtles. McArthur, S. 1996. Blackwell Science, Inc., Cambridge MA.
Common Reptile Diseases and Treatment. Messonier, S.W. 1996. Blackwell, Cambridge MA.
The Bacterial Diseases of Reptiles: Their Epidemiology, Control, Diagnosis and Treatment. Ross, R.A., Marzec, G. 1984. Institute for Herpetological Research, Stanford CA.
A Color Atlas of the Crocodile. Youngprapapakorn, P., Ousavaplanchai, S. Style Creative House, Thailand.
Turtles and Tortoises of the World. Alderton, D. 1988. Facts on File Pub., NY.
Venomous Snakes: A Safety Guide for Reptile Keepers. Altimari, W. 1998. Herpetological Circular No. 26. Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles.
Laboratory Anatomy of the Turtle. Ashley, L.M. 1962. W.M.C. Brown Company Pub., Debuque Iowa.
Laboratory Anatomy of the Alligator. Chiasson, R.B. 1962. W.M.C. Brown Company Pub., Debuque Iowa.
Laboratory Anatomy of Necturus. Chiasson, R.B. W.M.C. Brown Company Pub., Debuque Iowa.
The Natural History of Monitor Lizards. De Lisle, H.F. 1996. Krieger Publishing C., Malabar FL.
The Biology of Amphibians. Duellmen, W.E., Trueb, L. 1986. McGraw-Hill, NY.
Venomous Reptiles of North America. Ernst, C.H. 1992. Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington D.C.
Environmental Physiology of the Amphibians. Feder, M.E., Burggren, W.W. (eds.). 1992. University of Chicago Press, Chicago IL.
A Practical Guide for Feeding Captive Reptiles. Frye, F.L. 1993. Krieger Pub. Co., Malabar FL.
Pictorial Anatomy of the Frog. Gilbert, S.L. 1965. University of Washington Press, Seattle WA.
Geckoes. Biology, Husbandry, and Reproduction. Henkel, F-W., Schmidt, W. 1995. Krieger Pub. Co., Malabar FL.
Practical Encyclopedia of Keeping and Breeding Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles. Highfield, A.C. 1996. Carapace Press, London, England.
Exotic Animals. Jacobson, E.R., Kollias, G. (eds.). 1988. Churchill Livingstone, NY.
Masters of Disguise. A Natural History of Chameleons. Martin, J., Wolfe, A. 1992. Facts on File, Inc., New York NY.
The Care of Reptiles and Amphibians. Mattison, C. 1987. Blandford, London, England.
Keeping and Breeding Amphibians. Mattison, C. 1993. Blandford, London, England.
Living Snakes of the World in Color. Mehrtens, J.M. 1987. Sterling Pub. Inc., New York NY.
Captive Management and Conservation of Amphibians and Reptiles. Murphy, J.B., Adler, K., Collins, J.T. 1994. Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles.
Chameleons. Nature's Hidden Jewels. Necas, P. 1999. Krieger Pub. Co., Malabar FL.
The Laboratory Anatomy of the Iguana. Oldham, J.C., Smith, H.M. 1975. W.M.C. Brown Co. Pub., Dubuque Iowa.
Herpetology. Porter, K.R. 1972. W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia PA.
Herpetology. Plough, F.H., Andrews, R.M., Cadle, J.E. et. al. 1998. Prentice Hall.
Recommendations for the Care of Amphibians and Reptiles in Academic Institutions. Plough, F.L. 1991. National Academy of Sciences, Washington D.C.
The Principle Diseases of Lower Vertebrates, Book II: Diseases of Reptiles. Rainchebauch-Klinke, H.H., Elkan, E. 1965. TFH, Neptune City NJ.
The Reproductive Husbandry of Pythons and Boas. Ross, R.A., Marzec, G. 1990. The Institute for Herpetological Research, Stanford CA.
A Natural History of Amphibians. Stebbens, R.C., Cohen, N.W. 1995. Princeton University Press, Princeton NJ.
Living Dragons. A Natural History of the World's Monitor Lizards. Steel, R. 1996. Ralph Curtis Pub., Inc.
The Laboratory Anatomy of the Frog. Underhill, R.A. 1975. (3rd edition). W.M.C. Brown Company Pub., Dubuque Iowa.
Handbook of the Care and Management of Laboratory Animals. UFAW. 1987. (6th edition). Longman, London, England.
Euthanasia of Amphibians and Reptiles: Report of a Joint UFAW/WSPA Working Party. UFAW and WSPA. 1989. UFAW, Potter's Bar, England.
Health and Welfare of Captive Reptiles. Warwick, C., Frye, F.L., Murphy, J.B. (eds.). 1995. Chapman & Hall, New York NY.
Wildlife Management: Crocodiles and Alligators. Webb, G.J.W., Manolis, S.C., Whitehead, P.J. (eds.). 1987. Surrey, Beatty & Sons Ltd., Chipping Norton, NSW, Australia.
Reptiles and Amphibians: Care, Behavior, Reproduction. Zimmerman, E. 1993. TFH, Neptune City NJ.
Herpetology: An Introductory Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles. Zug, G.R. 1993. Academic Press, NY.
Fish Medicine. Stoskopf, M. (ed). 1993. WB Saunders, Philadelphia PA.
Tropical Fish Medicine. Stoskopf, M. (ed). 1987. Veterinary Clinics of America, Small Animal. WB Saunders, Philadelphia PA.
Manual of Aquariology. Gratzek, J. 1993. Tetra Press.
Fish Pathology. Roberts, R.J. (ed). 1989. (2nd edition). Bailliere Tindall, London.
Health Maintenance and Principal Microbial Diseases of Cultured Fishes. Plumb, J.A. 1999. ISU Press.
Fish Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment. Noga, E.J. 2000. ISU Press.
Self-Assessment Review of Ornamental Fish. Lewbart, G.A. (ed.). 1998. Manson Publishing, London.
Field Manual of Wildlife Diseases of Southeastern United States. Davidson, W.R., Nettles, V.F. 1997. (2nd edition). Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study, Athens GA.
Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine. Fowler, M.E. 1986, 1993, 1999. (Editions 2, 3, 4). W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia PA.
Field Manual of Wildlife Diseases: General Field Procedures and Diseases of Birds. Friend, M., Franson, T.C. (eds.). 1999. U.S. Geological Survey.
Diseases of Wild Waterfowl. Wobeser, G.A. 1997. (2nd edition). Plenum Press, NY.
Investigation and Management of Disease in Wild Animals. Wobeser, G.A. 1994. Plenum Press, NY.
Research and Management Techniques for Wildlife and Habitats. Bookhout, T.A. (ed.). 1994. The Wildlife Society, Bathesda MD.
Noninfectious Diseases of Wildlife. Fairbrother, A., Locke, L.N., Hoff, G.L. (eds.). 1996. (2nd edition). ISU Press, Ames Iowa.
Farming Wapiti and Red Deer. Haigh, J.C., Hudson, R.J. 1993. Mosby-Year Book Inc., St. Louis MO.
Handbook of Wildlife Chemical Immobilization. Kreeger, T.J. International Wildlife Veterinary Services, Laramie WY.