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Some aspects of the thermal requirements of reptiles in captivity

Some aspects of the thermal requirements of reptiles in captivity The requirements for the care of amphibians and reptiles in captivity are poorly understood. Whilst many improvements have been achieved in the care and exhibition of mammals birds and fishes, little progress has been made in determining the conditions necessary for reptiles to thrive and reproduce in captivity. Reptiles are ectotherms; their whole mode of life depends on the heat available in the external environment and it is only to be expected that the supply of heat to a reptile in captivity is of the utmost importance for its well-being. So far, little effort has been directed towards establishing on a scientific basis the optimal conditions for reptiles in captivity. This review is an attempt to go some way toward providing such background information. Some aspects of the thermal requirements of reptiles remain obscure. Tortoises, aquatic and semi-aquatic forms have been particularly neglected but it may be possible to establish some understanding of the physiological principles involved which may then be extrapolated to other types, at least until more specific data are available. A M P H I B I A N S AND REPTILES I N C A P T I V I T Y Optimum body http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png International Zoo Yearbook Wiley

Some aspects of the thermal requirements of reptiles in captivity

PEAKER, M.
International Zoo Yearbook , Volume 9 (1) – Jan 1, 1969
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Wiley
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Copyright © 1969 Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company
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0074-9664
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1748-1090
DOI
10.1111/j.1748-1090.1969.tb02580.x
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Abstract

The requirements for the care of amphibians and reptiles in captivity are poorly understood. Whilst many improvements have been achieved in the care and exhibition of mammals birds and fishes, little progress has been made in determining the conditions necessary for reptiles to thrive and reproduce in captivity. Reptiles are ectotherms; their whole mode of life depends on the heat available in the external environment and it is only to be expected that the supply of heat to a reptile in captivity is of the utmost importance for its well-being. So far, little effort has been directed towards establishing on a scientific basis the optimal conditions for reptiles in captivity. This review is an attempt to go some way toward providing such background information. Some aspects of the thermal requirements of reptiles remain obscure. Tortoises, aquatic and semi-aquatic forms have been particularly neglected but it may be possible to establish some understanding of the physiological principles involved which may then be extrapolated to other types, at least until more specific data are available. A M P H I B I A N S AND REPTILES I N C A P T I V I T Y Optimum body

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International Zoo Yearbook – Wiley

Published: Jan 1, 1969

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