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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

Many owners fail to appreciate the importance of [[Preventive medicine|preventive medicine]] and the role of the veterinary surgeon as part of it.  A [[Preventive medicine|preventive medicine]] program is an important part of sound husbandry practice. This is especially important in exhibitions where larger numbers are kept although it is still important for the pet owner with only one or two reptiles.

Many owners fail to appreciate the importance of preventive medicine and the role of the veterinary surgeon as part of it.  A preventive medicine program includes placing all new reptiles in separate areas for at least three months, and performing regular veterinary examinations and screens during this quarantine period and at regular intervals. Quarantine allows you to record normal patterns of eating, defaecating, weight gain and behaviour for each individual and to provide optimum species-specific husbandry. This is especially important in exhibitions where larger numbers are kept although it is still important for the pet owner with only one or two reptiles.

Prevention is simple, low tech, and cheap. On the other hand, treatment is often complex, requires high technology and is usually expensive.

Prevention is simple, low tech, and cheap. On the other hand, treatment is often complex, requires high technology and is usually expensive.