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Preface

Herpetological medicine has been an important part of my professional career and has provided me with the opportunity to travel the world and broaden my horizons. These experiences have shown me that, as with many aspects of life, we are all more similar than we are different and veterinary medicine is no exception.

This book has contributions from authors working around the world, most of whom are specialists in herpetological medicine or have a keen interest in the field. This was a conscious approach when starting this project to ensure that the information contained in the text was from the most reliable sources while also not being a strictly academic approach. As a result, this book provides a combination of accepted scientific data combined with clinical and practical experience and advice on various subjects in herpetological medicine. It serves as a quick reference to learn new information or as a refresher of previously learned material in a concise manner.

The needs of our patients and the basic principles of how we approach their care are the same around the world. As you read the information, my hope is that you come to the realization that we ultimately practice one medicine in one world. I hope this book inspires you to continue to learn more about herpetological medicine and be a lifelong learner. I believe that veterinary students, practitioners, and others will find it a useful resource for navigating through cases in quick manner that fits our busy lives.

Javier G. Nevarez