The latest offering by Wiley-Blackwell for those interested in chelonian medicine and surgery is quite stunning in its presentation. A book of 338 pages, the book is comprised of 40 chapters divided into two sections, an Introduction to Chelonian medicine followed by Presentations which addresses individual conditions such as dystocia and shell diseases. The photographs are beautifully rendered with the majority being in Section II. Below is a partial listing of the chapters that are offered:
- Biology
- Husbandry
- Practice Needs
- Examinations
- Basic Techniques
- General Anesthesia
- Imaging
- Surgery
- Clinical Pathology
As one can tell, this book is all inclusive in its address of tortoise medicine. For anyone interested in this topic that routinely cares for turtles, tortoises and all things chelonian, this is a great 5-star addition to your library.
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell 2013
ISBN13: 978-1-40151-9544-7
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