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Forum: General Herps 19-Sep-08, 04:51 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,813
Posted By HerpDoc
Hi Browns, The question of proper...

Hi Browns,

The question of proper quarantine is a difficult one as well. Here are my suggestions:

All new animals should be housed in a separate room some distance from your existing...
Forum: General Herps 19-Sep-08, 02:10 PM
Replies: 107
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Posted By HerpDoc
Go ahead Peter I have nothing to hide

Go ahead Peter I have nothing to hide
Forum: General Herps 19-Sep-08, 11:17 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,813
Posted By HerpDoc
Yet another OPMV and yet another thread littered...

Yet another OPMV and yet another thread littered with misinformation and misquoting.

Peter what in the hell gives you the right to spout off at the mouth misquoting me and misrepresenting...
Forum: Australian Snakes 05-Aug-08, 11:55 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,442
Posted By HerpDoc
You're right TrueBlue I realised my mistake as I...

You're right TrueBlue I realised my mistake as I pressed the submit button. Sorry if I confused anyone. TOD is still what I would recommend though.
Forum: Australian Snakes 04-Aug-08, 05:42 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,442
Posted By HerpDoc
Frontline is fine to use on reptiles to treat...

Frontline is fine to use on reptiles to treat mites. The spray is the best the spot on won't really work (reptiles don't have glands in their skin so they are unable to absorb topical treatments). ...
Forum: Herp Help 16-Jul-08, 04:15 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,997
Posted By HerpDoc
Correct olivehydra. Histopath is no diagnosis...

Correct olivehydra. Histopath is no diagnosis can only be SUGGESTIVE of OPMV. As such there are no CONFIRMED cases in Oz as we cannot culture the virus like they can in the US. Currently no...
Forum: Herp Help 22-Feb-08, 06:31 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,140
Posted By HerpDoc
It is possible that it may be a stress related...

It is possible that it may be a stress related illness. Removing an animal from an environment where it is comfortable may result in a stressful state. Stress can also come from domination or...
Forum: Herp Help 22-Feb-08, 06:13 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,140
Posted By HerpDoc
Hi all, Thanks for the PM sorry I haven't...

Hi all,

Thanks for the PM sorry I haven't replied but I have been away doing research on lace monitors in Gippsland and have not had access to the internet. There are a number of things that...
Forum: General Herps 08-Aug-07, 09:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 687
Posted By HerpDoc
Probing is the best method and does not cause...

Probing is the best method and does not cause damage if done correctly. Hydrostatic eversion of the hemipenes is not recommended as it can result in severe tail damage
Forum: General Herps 27-May-07, 10:49 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 824
Posted By HerpDoc
The renal portal system is a myth when it comes...

The renal portal system is a myth when it comes to medications. This only needs to be considered with drugs that are excreted by tubular excretion and not glomerular filtration. A recent study...
Forum: General Herps 27-Mar-07, 08:34 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,009
Posted By HerpDoc
NCHERPS, No you did not say it was not present...

NCHERPS,
No you did not say it was not present in snakes but the prevalence of salmonella in captive reptiles is almost the same regardless of species so to say it is more common in turtles than...
Forum: General Herps 26-Mar-07, 09:34 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,009
Posted By HerpDoc
Sadji I can tell you that you couldn't be further...

Sadji I can tell you that you couldn't be further from the truth. It is UNTRUE that ALL reptiles carry salmonella as a normal part of their gut flora. There have been multiple studies in the US...
Forum: General Herps 26-Mar-07, 02:35 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,009
Posted By HerpDoc
In many ways this website is crazy. When people...

In many ways this website is crazy. When people post questions to be asked and they are answered by professionals who have informed opinions there is always someone who knows better.
Sadji in...
Forum: General Herps 25-Mar-07, 10:40 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,009
Posted By HerpDoc
Salmonella in reptiles IS NOT overated and is a...

Salmonella in reptiles IS NOT overated and is a real potential hazard. Approximately 70,000 people in the US are affected annually with reptile related salmonellosis. Those at highest risk are...
Forum: General Herps 15-Mar-07, 02:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 582
Posted By HerpDoc
According to Harald Ehman in Encyclopaedia of...

According to Harald Ehman in Encyclopaedia of Australian Reptiles they have the same distribution as chondros and therefore are not exotic
Forum: General Herps 04-Mar-07, 11:54 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,394
Posted By HerpDoc
Biopsies on live animals may be useful but hard...

Biopsies on live animals may be useful but hard to achieve. Best area is lung tissue and this is technically difficult in snakes and obviously would result in a fair amount of trauma. Other issues...
Forum: General Herps 04-Mar-07, 08:31 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,417
Posted By HerpDoc
Guys just a quick note, if you find injured...

Guys just a quick note, if you find injured wildlife one of the best things to do is to bring it to the Sanctuary at Healesville that's what we are here for. There is no charge and at least the...
Forum: General Herps 04-Mar-07, 08:24 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,394
Posted By HerpDoc
I think you might be a bit confused adbacus, the...

I think you might be a bit confused adbacus, the cause of OPMV has been isolated a clue to that fact is in the name: Ophidian PARAMYXOVIRUS. The Paramyxovirus is an enveloped RNA virus 120 to 150um...
Forum: Australian Snakes 28-Feb-07, 01:55 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 1,761
Posted By HerpDoc
Cris what operations do we perform that affect...

Cris what operations do we perform that affect the lives of animals? Can you give an example that I haven't all ready highlighted? The point I am making if it is not clear is that this is putting...
Forum: General Herps 28-Feb-07, 12:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 394
Posted By HerpDoc
Just pull them off, don't get too worked-up...

Just pull them off, don't get too worked-up though they don't cause any problems to the reptile unless in enormous numbers. Interestingly what location is the stumpy from? A number of Reketsial...
Forum: Australian Snakes 28-Feb-07, 12:48 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 1,761
Posted By HerpDoc
Ok Mayo and Cris, first if you are going to...

Ok Mayo and Cris, first if you are going to debate something make sure you know exactly what it is you are talking about before you put your 2 cents in otherwise you come off looking very silly.
YES...
Forum: Australian Snakes 28-Feb-07, 08:39 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 1,761
Posted By HerpDoc
[QUOTE][Ideals are great bed time stories and...

[QUOTE][Ideals are great bed time stories and good to debate but rarely apply in real life.
/QUOTE]
That is untrue, each day as a vet you are faced with decisions about right or wrong, eg: should I...
Forum: Australian Snakes 28-Feb-07, 07:50 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 1,761
Posted By HerpDoc
I would have an issue with using a vet who had no...

I would have an issue with using a vet who had no moral fortitude. The same as I have little respect for vets who de-bark dogs, tail dock or bleed horses. It's old school, time these people got...
Forum: Australian Snakes 28-Feb-07, 07:33 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 1,761
Posted By HerpDoc
Mayo I can add that it is considered unethical to...

Mayo I can add that it is considered unethical to remove venom glands in snakes. It is akin to de-clawing cats. The fact is venomous reptiles are dangerous animals and if they cannot be handled...
Forum: General Herps 12-Feb-07, 08:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 363
Posted By HerpDoc
Probing is best. If done carefully should not...

Probing is best. If done carefully should not cause any damage. The trick with diamond pythons though is to probe both sides as some females can probe deep on one side leading to false...
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