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Is There a Proposed Ban on Buying or Selling Amphibians in the USA?

findiviglio — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:40:10 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. A recent announcement by the US Fish & Wildlife Service (US F&WS) has fueled rumors that the shipping of frog legs (please see photo) and the pet trade in live frogs and salamanders may soon be curtailed or banned. This is not actually the case, but there will soon be an More >

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Is There a Proposed Ban on Buying or Selling Amphibians in the USA?

Salamanders Used as Fishing Bait Linked to Amphibian Disease Epidemics – Part 2

findiviglio — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:20:19 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. As mentioned in Part I of this article, tiger salamander larvae (Ambystoma tigrinum), run through with a hook while alive, are still used as fishing bait in some parts of the USA. Last time we learned about the bait trade’s role in spreading a Chitrid fungus that is decimating amphibian populations More >

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Salamanders Used as Fishing Bait Linked to Amphibian Disease Epidemics – Part 2

Keeping Captive Amphibians Healthy – bacteria, fungi, parasites and other considerations – Part 2

findiviglio — Wed, 21 May 2008 18:22:00 +0000

Click here to read the first part of this article Bacteria Salmonella spp. A variety of Salmonella species are commonly present in amphibian digestive tracts. Many are easily transmitted to humans and can cause severe health problems, especially among the young, elderly and immune-compromised. It is essential that you discuss with your family doctor the More >

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Keeping Captive Amphibians Healthy – bacteria, fungi, parasites and other considerations – Part 2

Keeping Captive Amphibians Healthy – bacteria, fungi, parasites and other considerations – Part 1

findiviglio — Mon, 19 May 2008 16:17:00 +0000

The prevention and treatment of disease in captive reptiles and amphibians has advanced greatly in recent years. Unfortunately, however, there is still a great deal that baffles us — our knowledge of amphibian medicine in particular is quite poor. On the positive side, we do know a quite a bit about the diagnosis and treatment More >

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Keeping Captive Amphibians Healthy – bacteria, fungi, parasites and other considerations – Part 1