Reproductive Medicine in Freshwater Turtles and Land Tortoises

Authors

Sean M. Perry, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine, Skip Bertman Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA. Electronic address: seanmperry87@gmail.com.
Mark A. Mitchell, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine, Skip Bertman Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-1-2017

Abstract

Chelonian reproductive medicine is an extremely important facet to ensuring captive populations for the pet trade and conservation efforts around the globe. This article covers basic chelonian reproductive anatomy and physiology, natural history, behavior, and sexing chelonians, in addition to discussing reproductive disorders that are commonly seen by veterinarians. Reproductive disorders covered include infertility, dystocia, follicular stasis, egg yolk coelomitis, phallus prolapse, and reproductive neoplasia. It is hoped that this information will allow clinicians to recognize, understand, and successfully treat reproductive disorders in chelonians, thus providing the best available care for our chelonian patients.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice

First Page

371

Last Page

389

Recommended Citation

Perry, S. M., & Mitchell, M. A. (2017). Reproductive Medicine in Freshwater Turtles and Land Tortoises. The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice, 20 (2), 371-389. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvex.2016.11.004