Posted on January 29, 2020
The inescapable environmental news of late are the wildfires. Most notable recently are the fires in Australia. They have sadly destroyed more than 12 million acres of land and likely killed more than a billion wild animals. Before this, of course, there were the Brazilian fires that destroyed more than 4.5 million acres of valuable […]
Posted on November 14, 2018
Reptiles and amphibians often carry Salmonella germs in their intestinal tracts and shed these germs in their feces, which can contaminate the reptile or amphibian’s skin, water and objects in their environment. Salmonella germs usually do not cause illness in reptiles, but can easily spread from reptiles and amphibians to humans and cause serious illness […]
Posted on November 14, 2018
Veterinarians caring for reptiles and amphibians play an important role in informing clients about salmonellosis and advising them on precautions for reducing the risk of acquiring Salmonella infection from reptiles and amphibians. Veterinarians should be aware of the following information and recommendations concerning reptiles, amphibians, and Salmonella. Any human illness of salmonellosis acquired from a […]
Posted on September 5, 2018
It is with great pleasure that we announce the winner of the 2018 RAVE Award, Dr. Matt Allender! The honor is awarded to an individual of ARAV that displays excellence in reptile and amphibian medicine through education, conservation, and bringing awareness to the community about our beloved herps. Dr. Allender is a […]
Posted on October 19, 2017
It is a great honor to announce the 2017 winner of the RAVE award! This award is generously sponsored by ZooMeds in conjunction with the ARAV and awarded annually to one deserving member who demonstrates excellence in advancing the care of reptile and amphibian medicine and conservation. We could not be more pleased to announce this year’s […]
Posted on June 6, 2017
The Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV) condemns rattlesnake roundups as an inhumane, ecologically damaging, and unsustainable practice that could be replaced with family friendly events that humanely use captive snakes to educate the public about the biology and conservation of these unique predators. Rattlesnake roundups, or rattlesnake rodeos, have been a tradition in […]
Posted on March 6, 2017
The Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians is a U.S. based international organization of veterinarians dedicated to scientifically based reptile and amphibian medicine and surgery, research, conservation, and responsible pet ownership. If you would like more information on our organization please visit our website at www.arav.org. We are writing this letter to you […]
Posted on October 20, 2016
The Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians would like to take a moment to thank veterinary technicians and veterinary nurses the world over for all that you do to forward veterinary care for herpetological patients. It is my sincere belief that the unique nature of our patients, the increased need for client education, and the […]
Posted on July 27, 2016
A recently identified “Snake Fungal Disease” is affecting wild and captive snakes in North America, Europe, and Australia. This fungus has been named Ophidiomyces ophiodiicola and it has been shown to affect the skin, eyes, and/or heat pits of several snake species. Infections with this fungus can be disfiguring or fatal. Veterinarians and wildlife biologists […]
