CONTENTS Introduction Amphibians and reptiles in research and teaching The biology of amphibians and reptiles Distinctive characteristics Sources of information General recommendations for the care of ectothermal vertebrates The physical environment The biological environment Marking individuals Breeding Environmental conditions and medical care Health precautions for release of animals Health precautions for animal caretakers Summary Acknowledgements References INTRODUCTION Amphibians and reptiles differ in many respects from the mammals and birds most commonly used in biomedical research.
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