Tortoise veterinary books

[Tim Carlisle]

I'm finding myself more and more interested in chelonian anatomy / medicine / rehabilitation. Not because I'm interested in being a vet or anything, it's just a genuine curiosity I have. Can anyone recommend any worthwhile books on the subject? TIA!

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I'm finding myself more and more interested in chelonian anatomy / medicine / rehabilitation. Not because I'm interested in being a vet or anything, it's just a genuine curiosity I have. Can anyone recommend any worthwhile books on the subject? TIA!

I know next to nothing on the matter. But at the very least. I'd suggest looking at the publishing dates of the information

 

[Tim Carlisle]

I know next to nothing on the matter. But at the very least. I'd suggest looking at the publishing dates of the information

That's certainly one of my considerations. Looking for 2010 or newer publications.

 

[Owllea]

Mader’s reptile and amphibian medicine and surgery

 

[jsheffield - In Memoriam]

Mader’s reptile and amphibian medicine and surgery

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Jamie

 

[Tim Carlisle]

@Owllea @jsheffield Have either one of you personally read these books? I was eyeballing them on Amazon earlier.

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[Owllea]

The Mader book covers a lot of anatomy, physiology, and medical issues (how to diagnose, suggested treatments, etc) for many species. I haven’t read it cover to cover (it’s a big resource book) but it’s a fun one to leaf through when curiosity strikes.
If you want more information specifically on turtles and tortoises, one of the others may be more thorough but I haven’t read those.

 

[zovick]

I'm finding myself more and more interested in chelonian anatomy / medicine / rehabilitation. Not because I'm interested in being a vet or anything, it's just a genuine curiosity I have. Can anyone recommend any worthwhile books on the subject? TIA!

This book was considered a "bible" by most herpetologists and exotic vets years ago:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0866222146/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20

A couple more by the same author:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0894647830/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002MGWOSQ/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20