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[[Image:Lizard_stand.jpg|400px|thumb|right|'''History taking forms an essential part of the clinical examination''' (Copyright © RVC)]]
[[Image:Lizard_stand.jpg|400px|thumb|right|'''History taking forms an essential part of the clinical examination''' (Copyright © RVC)]]
==Introduction==
==Introduction==
History taking and physical evaluation require a methodical approach. They are the basis for the differential diagnosis list, the selection of diagnostic aids and form the foundation for treatment. The diagnostic workup in an unfamiliar species such as a snake or lizard will hopefully present no problems to the clinician experienced with other animals.
History taking and physical evaluation require a methodical approach. They are the basis for the differential diagnosis list, the selection of diagnostic aids and form the foundation for treatment. The diagnostic workup in an unfamiliar species such as a snake or lizard will hopefully present no problems to the clinician experienced with other animals.
*For information on physical examination of lizards, see [[Lizard Physical Examination|here]].
*For information on conducting a physical examination of a lizard, see [[Lizard Physical Examination|here]].
*For information on physical examination of snakes, see [[Snake Physical Examination|here]].
*For information on conducting a physical examination of a snake, see [[Snake Physical Examination|here]].
==History taking==
==History taking==