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==Stock selection==

==Stock selection==

It is important to start with physically healthy (and hopefully genetically sound) animals and know their species-specific ([[:Category:Lizard Species|lizard]] and [[:Category:Snake Species|snake]] requirements.  Appropriate identification is necessary, especially for reproduction.

It is important to start with physically healthy (and hopefully genetically sound) animals and know their species-specific ([[:Category:Lizard Species|lizard]] and [[:Category:Snake Species|snake]] requirements.  Appropriate identification is necessary, especially for reproduction.

*For more information on lizard reproduction, [[Lizard Reproduction|see here]].

* '''For more information on lizard reproduction,''' [[Lizard Reproduction|see here]].

*For more information on snake reproduction, [[Snake Reproductive System|see here]].

* '''For more information on snake reproduction,''' [[Snake Reproductive System|see here]].

==Quarantine==

==Quarantine==

The quarantine room should at a distance from the main collection and there should be no air exchange between them.  Once anyone has entered the quarantine area they should not enter the area where the others are kept.

The quarantine room should at a distance from the main collection and there should be no air exchange between them.  Once anyone has entered the quarantine area they should not enter the area where the others are kept.

===Procedures===

===Procedures===

*Upon entering quarantine lizards and snakes should be identified and measurements taken, including weight and snout to vent length.  [[Lizard and Snake Taking a History|Take a history of the animal]].

*Upon entering quarantine lizards and snakes should be identified and measurements taken, including weight and snout to [[Vent|vent]] length.  [[Lizard and Snake Taking a History|Take a history of the animal]].

*Daily observation to identify any problems (anatomical and [[Lizard Behaviour|behavioural]]).

*Daily observation to identify any problems (anatomical and [[Lizard Behaviour|behavioural]]).

*Physical examination by a veterinary surgeon (see [[Lizard Physical Examination|lizard exam]] and [[Snake Physical Examination|snake exams]].

*Physical examination by a veterinary surgeon (see [[Lizard Physical Examination|lizard exam]] and [[Snake Physical Examination|snake exams]].

Veterinary involvement in a preventive medicine program should include regular screening as well as disease investigation.  Regular screening can include annual physical examinations, [[Lizard and Snake Haematology|haematology]] and [[Lizard and Snake Biochemistry|biochemical tests]], faecal tests and other tests as deemed necessary.  Regular screening of prey for infectious disease is also worthwhile considering.  Disease investigation includes examinations as necessary and necropsies.  Isolation of any infectious organism can be used for autogenous vaccination production.

Veterinary involvement in a preventive medicine program should include regular screening as well as disease investigation.  Regular screening can include annual physical examinations, [[Lizard and Snake Haematology|haematology]] and [[Lizard and Snake Biochemistry|biochemical tests]], faecal tests and other tests as deemed necessary.  Regular screening of prey for infectious disease is also worthwhile considering.  Disease investigation includes examinations as necessary and necropsies.  Isolation of any infectious organism can be used for autogenous vaccination production.

*See [[Lizard Physical Examination|lizard physical examination]].

* '''For more information on giving physical examinations, see''' [[Lizard Physical Examination]] and [[Snake Physical Examination]].

*See [[Snake Physical Examination|snake physical examination]].

* '''For more information on diagnostic aids, see''' [[:Category:Lizard Diagnostics]] '''and''' [[:Category:Snake Diagnostics]].

*Find our more information on diagnostics aids in [[:Category:Lizard Diagnostics|lizards]] and [[:Category:Snake Diagnostics|snakes]].

* '''For more information on post mortems, see''' [[Lizard Necropsy|Lizard Necropsy]] '''and''' [[Snake Necropsy]].

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