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Wild Caught Invertebrates as Reptile and Amphibian Food – Pesticide Concerns – Part 2

findiviglio — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:28:26 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Please see Part I of this article for a general discussion regarding the collection of insects and other invertebrates and their use in the diets of captive reptiles, amphibians, birds, invertebrates and fishes. Today I’d like to focus on some areas of special concern. Toxic and Biting/Stinging Invertebrates While not involving pesticides per [...]

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Wild Caught Invertebrates as Reptile and Amphibian Food – Pesticide Concerns – Part 2

Methylene Blue as a Treatment Option for Fungal, Protozoan and Bacterial Infections in Frogs and Salamanders: Amphibian Health

findiviglio — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:50:28 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. A common drawback in dealing with pathogen outbreaks among captive amphibians is the great sensitivity of most species to available medications. Drugs formulated for fish, used as a soak or bath, have great potential. However, amphibians absorb liquids over a much greater surface area than do fishes - in some cases with [...]

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Methylene Blue as a Treatment Option for Fungal, Protozoan and Bacterial Infections in Frogs and Salamanders: Amphibian Health

Product Review – Nutrafin Cycle

findiviglio — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:56:22 +0000

Nutrafin Cycle is used to help establish high populations of nitrifying bacteria (the species that convert ammonia to nitrites and nitrates) in aquariums. At a recent seminar sponsored by Hagen, the manufacturer, I learned that the product has been modified in several important ways. Cycle contains 5 strains of bacteria, in correct proportion of lithotrophic [...]

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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 best methods of [...]

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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 [...]

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