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Amphibians, 2008
USDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
A bibliography related to the husbandry, health and welfare of amphibians.
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Bullfrog sitting next to a puddle of waterFrequently Asked Questions About Pet Frogs
AllAboutFrogs.org
Contains information on species care sheets, diseases and treatment, tadpoles, housing, common questions, diet, book reviews and a recommended reading list.
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How to Care for Frogs
eHow.com
Step by step article of clear and concise information on frog care and housing.
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A box turtle in the grassReptiles, 2008
USDA. NAL. Animal Welfare Information Center.
A bibliography related to the husbandry, health and welfare of reptiles.
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Ban on Interstate and Intrastate Sales and Distribution of Small Turtles
DHHS. FDA. Office of Regulatory Affairs.
Code of Federal Regulations banning the sale or commercial distribution of viable turtle eggs and small turtles for use as pets.
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California Turtle and Tortoise Club
tortoise.org.
The web site provides information on care and health, conservation, photographs, tortoise calls, and an extensive collection of useful links.
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Selecting and Caring for Your Turtle or Tortoise
Dr. Jungle's Animal-World
Information on characteristics, social behaviors, shelter, diet, housing, care, etc. of turtles and tortoises in general. Also provides links and information on various other species of water, land, and sea turtle species.
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Turtle and Tortoise Care Sheets
World Chelonian Trust.
Care sheets organized by species and by common name.
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Amphibian and Reptile Care Sheet and Information
Western New York Herpetological Society.
Provides care sheets for snakes, lizards, turtles, amphibians, and general species information. Sheets contain information on housing, nutrition, and enclosure maintenance requirements.
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How-to Search Engine's Pet Reptile Section
FindHow.com.
A how-to search engine which is family, school, and library-friendly with special emphasis on the Pets section.
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PetEducation.com
Drs. Foster & Smith.
Extensive species specific animal care information on Reptiles.
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Keeping Reptiles and Amphibians as Pets
Woodland Park Zoo.
Article describing the issues to consider before getting a reptile or amphibian as a pet. Also includes a suggested reading list.
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Reptiles Magazine
reptilesmagazine.com.
Online magazine covering many aspects of reptile ownership.
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Herp and Green Iguana Information Collection
Melissa Kaplan's Herp Care Collection.
Provides information on herpetological care and keeping as well as species specific information.
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Herpetological Literature
Bibliomania.
The HerpLit Database consists of approximately 50,000 citations dating from 1586 to the present and can be accessed by the buttons on the left side of the page.
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Last Modified: Dec 1, 2008  
Companion Animals
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    Emergencies and Disaster Planning
    Legislation, Regulations, Policies, and Guidelines
See Also
    Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians
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