Reptiles. Medical search. Frequent questions (2)

They argue: Reptiles, birds and mammals have all evolved from a common amniotic ancestor, and as such they are likely to share both behavioural and morphological traits. (scienceblogs.com)
They have a backbone just like all animals in the phylum Chor data.In evolution terms, reptiles are the intermediates between the warm-blooded mammals and the cold-blooded amphibians. (worldatlas.com)
The main difference between the young ones born by mammals and reptiles is the lack of the placenta among reptiles. (worldatlas.com)
Evolutionists repeatedly claim that their assembled chain of mammal-like reptiles shows a step-by-step morphological progression to mammals. (creation.com)
These sobering facts demonstrate that, however the supposed evolutionary 'lineage' of mammal-like reptiles towards mammals is interpreted, it is divorced from reality. (creation.com)
The so-called mammal-like reptiles are believed by evolutionists to be the ancestors of the mammals and to have become more mammal-like with the passage of time. (creation.com)
Accordingly, this work evaluates the claim that mammal-like reptiles, as arranged in succession by evolutionists (from pelycosaurs to mammals), show an essentially unbroken chain of progressively more mammal-like fossils. (creation.com)
While we all know hibernation is an adaptation technique among warm-blooded mammals, what about reptiles? (scaquarium.org)
Learn about the park's abundant and diverse species-67 mammals, 330 birds, 16 fish, 5 amphibians, and 6 reptiles. (nps.gov)
Terrestrial animals such as reptiles and mammals predominantly use DPHK sequences in both IRF3 and 7. (cdc.gov)
While most research on aging variation in animals has focused on birds and mammals, this team examined 77 different species of reptiles and amphibians in the wild. (medlineplus.gov)

The Reptile Zoo is just a hop, skip, and jump west of the Wayside Chapel , on the edge of Monroe, Washington . (atlasobscura.com)

During 1994-1995, health departments in 13 states reported to CDC persons infected with unusual Salmonella serotypes in which the patients had direct or indirect contact with reptiles (i.e., lizards, snakes, or turtles). (cdc.gov)
In many of those cases, the same serotype of Salmonella was isolated from patients and from reptiles with which they had had contact or a common contact. (cdc.gov)
However, reptiles continue to be an cause of human Salmonella infections in the United States. (cdc.gov)
More information about Salmonella from reptiles and the steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection is available . (cdc.gov)
Contact with reptiles can be a source of human Salmonella infections. (cdc.gov)
Reptiles can be carrying Salmonella bacteria but appear healthy and clean and show no signs of illness. (cdc.gov)
This should include information about the risk of acquiring a Salmonella infection from reptiles and instructions for proper cleaning of the reptile habitat. (cdc.gov)
Reptiles are reservoirs of a wide variety of Salmonella serotypes, including all S almonella enterica subspecies and S . bongori . (cdc.gov)
Salmonella strains are well adapted to reptiles, and they usually cause asymptomatic infections in such animals, while retaining pathogenicity for warm-blooded animals. (cdc.gov)
In Europe, studies on free-living and captive reptiles have shown a high prevalence of Salmonella spp ( 1 ). (cdc.gov)
Reptiles carry a type of bacteria called salmonella. (medlineplus.gov)
If you own a reptile, wear gloves when handling the animal or its feces because salmonella is easily passed from animal to human. (medlineplus.gov)
Salmonella germs can be found in the droppings of reptiles and amphibians, even if the animals appear healthy and clean. (cdc.gov)
The number of people getting Salmonella from reptiles would likely be higher without the ban on the sale of small turtles that has been in place for so many years. (cdc.gov)

Are Turtles Reptiles? (worldatlas.com)
Turtles are reptiles and not amphibians as many people think. (worldatlas.com)
Turtles and tortoises are both reptiles, they have near similar physical appearance, but turtles can live on land and in water. (worldatlas.com)
Turtles are among the most primitive and oldest reptiles on the planet having evolved over millions of years. (worldatlas.com)
In this paper author and tropical biologist Adrian Barnett writes about the fascinating parental behavior of Amazon river turtles and other reptiles and how what we're learning needs to be factored into conservation efforts. (psychologytoday.com)
Many reptiles, like turtles, enjoy a habitat with water. (webmd.com)
Turtles are among the reptiles that have spent the most years in the world. (mascotaplanet.com)
The reptiles were discovered in June, in the luggage of a 22-year-old man, and included 43 Philippine Forest Turtles, 46 Southeast Asian Box Turtles, 19 Mindanao Water Monitor Lizards and one Reticulated Python. (traffic.org)
In the earlier case, he was caught with 60 reptiles from the Philippines including 20 Philippine Forest Turtles, and was fined HK$8,000 (USD1,030). (traffic.org)
Dozens of outbreaks, especially involving young children, have been linked to contact with small turtles, as well as other reptiles and amphibians. (cdc.gov)
Take turtles, for example-some species of this reptile can live for over 150 years! (medlineplus.gov)

Towards the pasture the number of species of amphibians and reptiles with terrestrial habitats increased, as did the amphibians with reproductive mode of eggs and larvae in water. (mongabay.com)
Determining the distribution of amphibians and reptiles across the pasture, forest edge and forest interior gradient and their relationship with microhabitat will allow for the creation of robust tools for conservation and management of the herpetofauna in highly fragmented tropical landscapes. (mongabay.com)
You can find the East Texas Herpetology Club president every Saturday morning at the Angelina County farmers market, providing information about amphibians and reptiles. (ktre.com)
Poisonous amphibians and reptiles : recognition, and bite treatment / by Floyd Boys and Hobart M. Smith. (who.int)

Reptiles are amniotes, meaning that the females lay eggs although a few such as the squamate lizards give birth to young ones. (worldatlas.com)

Stargazing describes an unusual body position that is seen in some reptiles, especially snakes, which suffer from a disease or injury that inhibits the normal function of the central nervous system (i.e., the brain and spinal cord). (petmd.com)
He owned corn snakes and, until shortly before onset of illness, had worked at a pet store where he handled reptiles frequently. (cdc.gov)
Sea snakes, venomous elapid snakes that inhabit marine environments, are the most abundant and widely dispersed group of poisonous reptiles in the world. (medscape.com)

Scales are not limited to reptiles as fish and birds possess them too. (worldatlas.com)
Like birds, reptiles are fascinating to observe in the wild: colorful, alert, behaviorally complex, and compelling both in their stillness and bursts of activity. (audubon.org)

Reptiles are increasing in popularity as pets and with this interest comes a demand for healthy, domestically bred reptiles and amphibians. (petplace.com)

Since 1842, when a scientist named Richard Owen invented the term, man has referred to certain extinct reptiles (known from the fossil record and history) as dinosaurs. (apologeticspress.org)
Pressures such as the deadly chytrid fungus , illegal trade, habitat loss and climate change have led to predictions that a large proportion of all reptile and amphibian species could go extinct over the next century. (zsl.org)

Amphibian and reptile populations inhabiting remain forest fragments are likely to be affected by the loss of suitable microhabitats (e.g. reproduction, forage and refugee) due to factors such as edge effects. (mongabay.com)
I found that amphibian and reptile composition were different in pasture than in forest edge and interior. (mongabay.com)
during dry season the combination of distance to streams, temperature, leaf litter depth and leaf litter cover best explained amphibian and reptile pattern (Picture 8). (mongabay.com)
The Section of Herpetology maintains a collection of more than 230,000 specimens and ranks at about the ninth largest amphibian and reptile collection in the United States. (carnegiemnh.org)

Nov. 9, 2023 Mosasaurs, those large marine reptiles from the long-gone Cretaceous world, were quite picky in their choice of diet. (sciencedaily.com)

Check out the reptiles and amphibians of today while looking out over prehistoric reptiles that existed millions of years ago. (carnegiemnh.org)

Reptiles are cold-blooded, their body temperature depends on the temperature of the environment they are. (worldatlas.com)
Reptiles are cold-blooded, and so they require a heat source, like a UV light, to regulate body temperature. (webmd.com)
Cold-blooded animals such as reptiles and amphibians have some of the longest lifespans for their size. (medlineplus.gov)

If so, you've had a brush with field herpetology, or the pursuit of reptiles and amphibians, colloquially known as "herping. (audubon.org)
The East Texas Herpetology Club focuses on educating the public about the proper care and awareness of reptiles. (ktre.com)

Aug. 10, 2021 A global catastrophe 66 million years ago led to the extinction of all non-avian dinosaurs, and large marine reptiles like mosasaurs and plesiosaurs. (sciencedaily.com)
Data distribution reveals that these large marine reptiles were able to maintain a constant and high body temperature in oceanic environments ranging from tropical to cold temperate. (helsinki.fi)

We report on dental and mandibular pathology in Labidosaurus hamatus, a 275 million-year-old terrestrial reptile from North America and associate it with bacterial infection in an organism that is characterized by reduced tooth replacement. (helsinki.fi)
Terrestrial gartersnakes are the most common reptile in Yellowstone. (nps.gov)

Health care providers should question patients about pet and animal ownership and should provide education about the risks of acquiring salmonellosis from reptiles. (cdc.gov)
Veterinarians should provide education to reptile owners about the risks of acquiring salmonellosis from these animals. (cdc.gov)
For several years, reptiles have been recognized as a source of human salmonellosis. (cdc.gov)
S . Paratyphi B dT+, also known as S. enterica serovar Java, has been isolated in reptiles and tropical fish and has been associated with epidemics of human salmonellosis acquired from food, such as goat milk or chicken ( 9 ). (cdc.gov)
The evidence shows that salmonellosis by S . Paratyphi B dT+ apparently occurs more frequently in adults ( 10 ), while so-called exotic reptile strains seem to be more prone to causing salmonellosis in children ( 7 , 8 ), which has led to the proposition that S . Paratyphi B dT+ strains may be highly pathogenic. (cdc.gov)

The market primarily caters to buyers in Europe and North America -- the British Federation for Herpetologists has reported that there are more pet reptiles than dogs in Britain. (bangkokpost.com)

Towards the interior of the forest the number of species of reptiles with larger size and arboreal habitats increased, as did the amphibians with direct embryo development and with fosorial and arboreal habitats. (mongabay.com)
Proteins obtained from species of REPTILES. (bvsalud.org)

Use soap or a disinfectant to thoroughly clean any surfaces that have been in contact with reptiles. (cdc.gov)
Persons who think they might have become ill from contact with reptiles should consult their health care providers. (cdc.gov)

Elgin Reptiles is the name given to the Permian and Triassic fossils found in the sandstone deposits in and around the town of Elgin, in Moray, Scotland. (wikipedia.org)
The quarries were where the first reptile fossils were found, and they have continued to yield fossils to this day. (wikipedia.org)
The Elgin Reptiles, footprints, and older fish fossils held by the Elgin Museum are "recognised" by the Scottish Government as a Collection of National Significance due to the major part played by the Museum's founders and associated geologists in helping answer questions about geological succession that challenged 19th century naturalists. (wikipedia.org)
Many of the Elgin Reptile fossils contain no actual bone: they are often voids in the sandstone that used to contain bone, but are now virtually empty. (wikipedia.org)
The reptiles of Cutties Hillock, Quarrywood and the Hopeman Sandstones are Late Permian, around 250 million years old, while most other reptile fossils are found in the early Triassic rocks of Lossiemouth, Spynie and Findrassie, and are about 220 million years old. (wikipedia.org)
In Southern China, researchers discovered fossils of a reptile that features a 'hammerhead' snout - a very wide, somewhat comical jaw that extends beyond the diameter of its own head. (slashgear.com)
The fossils are 242 million years old, and they belong to a creature dubbed Atopodentatus unicus , a reptile that would feed on algae and lived in the sea. (slashgear.com)
This isn't the only reptile species uncovered thanks to some fossils - check out the timeline below for a similar story! (slashgear.com)

Did the first ancestors of whales pick up where the mosasaurs left off 66 million years ago, after the extinction of all the large predatory marine reptiles? (sciencedaily.com)

He said examples include the Roti Island Snake-necked Turtle, "decimated in the wild after its discovery", or Borneo's Earless Monitor-lizard, which began appearing for sale online in specialist reptile keeper groups shortly after its rediscovery. (bangkokpost.com)
Other reptiles, including some snake and lizard species, can also be infected, but young bearded dragons are the most susceptible. (petmd.com)

Ichthyosaurs were aquatic reptiles that dominated the Jurassic seas. (sciencedaily.com)

They were carnivores, feeding upon other reptiles, fish, and marine invertebrates such as the squid-like belemnites. (sciencedaily.com)

Rodents, reptiles, amphibians, and poultry are not recommended if you live with children under 5 years of age, adults over 65 years of age, or anyone who is immunocompromised. (medscape.com)
Because rodents, reptiles, amphibians, and poultry are more likely than other animals to spread germs, don't kiss, snuggle, or hold these animals close to your face. (medscape.com)

Do not keep reptiles in child care centers , nursery schools, or other facilities with children younger than 5 years old. (cdc.gov)

The Elgin Reptiles come from the Permian and Triassic rocks. (wikipedia.org)

Aside from its mouth, the reptile looks somewhat like a crocodile. (slashgear.com)

Certain dinosaurs were the longest and largest reptiles ever to roam the Earth. (apologeticspress.org)
New reptile shows dinosaurs and pterosaurs evolved among diverse precursors. (bvsalud.org)

Reptiles are an evolutionary old and diverse class of vertebrates (see also ) who are used in different sorts of research, some of which can be harmful to their psychological well being. (psychologytoday.com)
These features are pieced together and cited as examples of evolutionary change towards reptiles that are increasingly mammal-like. (creation.com)
This claim is made despite the fact that evolutionists are usually not concerned with ancestor-descendant relationships, but rather the degree of presumed evolutionary relatedness between mammal-like reptiles. (creation.com)
In these early reptiles, the reduction in tooth replacement is an evolutionary innovation associated with strong implantation and increased oral processing. (helsinki.fi)
The thermophysiologic status of the great marine reptiles is still unknown, even though some studies have suggested that thermoregulation may have contributed to their exceptional evolutionary success as apex predators of Mesozoic aquatic ecosystems. (helsinki.fi)

Whether you have a leopard gecko, a bearded dragon, a turtle, a snake, or another reptile, you can find the best reptile food for them at PetSmart. (petsmart.com)

While most reptiles are wild, many are kept as pets because of their reputation for being mysterious and exotic. (webmd.com)
If you're unsure of the specific needs for your particular breed of reptile, contact a local veterinarian specializing in exotic animals/reptiles to learn more. (webmd.com)
Even though reptiles are exotic household pets, more and more people are choosing to keep them as pets. (mascotaplanet.com)

PetSmart carries the reptile waste removing supplies you need to keep your pet's habitat clean and fresh. (petsmart.com)
Veterinarians should provide education to reptile owners on how to properly clean the animal habitat. (cdc.gov)

If you find that you are unable to provide proper care for your pet, contact a wildlife preserve to take over care of your reptile. (webmd.com)
After leaving Hong Kong, most of the reptiles will be held at the rescue centre of the Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau of the Department of the Environment and Natural Resources of the Philippines before being released back into the wild. (traffic.org)

1995. Amphibians & reptiles of Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks. (nps.gov)
Notably, since Sweden became a member of the European Union in 1995, and the import restriction rules for reptiles were removed, a marked increase in RAS was observed in that country ( 6 ). (cdc.gov)

Kingdom Animalia consists of animals, phylum Chordata includes vertebrates, and class Reptilia consists of all reptiles. (worldatlas.com)
Reptiles are tetrapod meaning they walk on four limbs or are descendants of animals that walked on four limbs. (worldatlas.com)
PARIS: More than a third of reptile species are bought and sold online in often-unregulated international trade, researchers said Tuesday, warning of the impact on wild populations of a pet market that puts a bounty on rare and newly discovered animals. (bangkokpost.com)
Gordon Burghardt (see also ), who works out of the University of Tennessee, and his colleagues have been among the leaders in research on the behavior and welfare of reptiles and his published papers and the references contained therein provide an ample database for those who want to know more about these fascinating and underrated animals. (psychologytoday.com)
I highly recommend this informative and timely essay not only for those people who are interested in reptiles but also for those who are interested in broader discussions of the emotional lives of animals. (psychologytoday.com)
Reptiles aren't always compatible with other animals. (webmd.com)
Reptiles are very intelligent, but they're wild animals and aren't easy to train. (webmd.com)
Unlike some of the Zoo's other animals, the inhabitants of the Reptile Discovery Center won't be found outside during the wintertime. (si.edu)
Reptile Discovery Center keepers provide the animals with enrichment - enclosures, socialization, objects, sounds, smells and other stimuli - to enhance their well-being and give them an outlet to demonstrate their species-typical behaviors. (si.edu)
Neil Vora] During outbreak investigations where disease detectives link illnesses with reptiles or amphibians, many of the sick people involved in the outbreaks say that they had no idea that these animals could carry germs that could make them sick. (cdc.gov)

Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water right after touching reptiles or anything in the area where they live and roam, including after handling reptile food. (cdc.gov)
Do not let reptiles roam freely throughout the house. (cdc.gov)
Children younger than 5 years old, older adults, or people with weakened immune systems should not handle or touch reptiles, or anything in the area where they live and roam. (cdc.gov)

She added that previous research suggested whole wild populations of reptiles were harvested using details from scientific reports. (bangkokpost.com)

Households with pregnant women should not adopt a pet reptile because infants and young children are at higher risk for serious illness. (cdc.gov)

Here we report results from a phylogenetic comparative analysis of over 1000 species of squamate reptile, nearly 100 of which exhibit facultative forms of group living, including prolonged parent-offspring associations. (lu.se)

Clubs, Organizations, and Herp Societies provide an opportunity for the herpers to interact with with each other in a more formal setting and learn about things likes reptile laws, care and conservation. (kingsnake.com)
These insights can help inform conservation strategies for reptiles and amphibians in the wild, many of which are threatened or endangered. (medlineplus.gov)

Some marine reptiles have been found in a glacial erratic of Jurassic strata. (wikipedia.org)
The study found that 90 percent of traded reptile species are captured from the wild. (bangkokpost.com)
But unlike most other pets, the study found that 90% of traded reptile species and half of traded individuals are captured from the wild. (bangkokpost.com)
The authors also searched some 25,000 web pages based on keywords in five languages and found that at least 36 percent of reptile species are being traded -- or 3,943 species. (bangkokpost.com)
In this article, we will look at some of the native reptiles found in the country. (worldatlas.com)
The highly-touted, alleged succession of mammal-like reptiles towards increasing 'mammalness' is not found at any one location on Earth. (creation.com)
The reptile was not small at about 9ft in length, and it would have been found in the more shallow parts of the sea. (slashgear.com)
The bullsnake (shown here) is one of six, and the largest, reptile species found in the park. (nps.gov)

Researchers began inventorying reptiles and amphibians in 2000. (nps.gov)

Airborne toxins from chemical cleaners can cause damage to your pet's lungs and should only be used when your reptile is safely put away. (webmd.com)

Did primitive cetaceans feed like marine reptiles? (sciencedaily.com)

The Jurassic rocks of Yorkshire have produced hundreds of ichthyosaur and other marine reptile skeletons, but have not, until now, yielded any reptilian embryos. (sciencedaily.com)

And officials have banned numerous reptiles as pets - will it make a difference in the battle against invasive species? (wlrn.org)
Other reptile owners are doing such a good job of caring for their pets that the herps are growing and reaching sexual maturity. (petplace.com)
Even well-intentioned owners make the mistake of leaving reptiles at home with other pets, leading to unfortunate events where one pet is harmed. (webmd.com)
In reptiles born in captivity or kept as pets, S. enterica subsp. (cdc.gov)
In recent years, a general increase in RAS detection has been observed, which may be the result of the increasing diffusion of reptiles as pets and a better awareness of RAS risk. (cdc.gov)

The first Elgin Reptile was discovered in 1844, but because it was only a few scales scientists of the time believed it was an Old Red Sandstone fish fossil, which were relatively well-known from sites across Northern Scotland. (wikipedia.org)

Since reptiles carry diseases that can infect humans, your pet should be kept confined in an appropriate cage or room. (webmd.com)

Uninfected reptiles contract the virus when they ingest contaminated feces. (petmd.com)

Perhaps the most famous reptiles are those that no longer live on Earth. (apologeticspress.org)
Some reptiles bear live young and the term for this is viviparous. (petplace.com)
Your pet reptile doesn't want to live in a dirty environment. (webmd.com)

Try to spot the Cuban crocodiles, some of the most endangered reptiles in the world. (si.edu)
In this art, Reptile is going to a dangerous mission and enters a portal to a other world. (deviantart.com)

The Reptile Discovery Center celebrates the diversity, beauty and unique adaptations of more than 70 reptiles and amphibians. (si.edu)
If you want to know how reptiles reproduce, you should be clear that it varies a lot from one species to another, since the category of reptiles is very broad and biological success lies in diversity. (mascotaplanet.com)

Organizations such as the Chicago Herp Society amd East Texas Herp Society long served the community, providing the first "social network" for the reptile and amphibian community. (kingsnake.com)
Because of this high risk of serious illness, the CDC, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians, as well as other organizations, have issued recommendations that reptiles and amphibians should not be kept in childcare facilities. (cdc.gov)

Having an unconventional pet comes with its own concerns, though, that you'll need to be aware of if you want to care for a pet reptile. (webmd.com)
Prepare for the care of a reptile. (webmd.com)
Seek out a veterinarian who specializes in the care of reptiles . (webmd.com)
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG) assisted the AFCD with the temporary holding, and care of the reptiles on both occasions. (traffic.org)
Take care, Reptile. (deviantart.com)

Contrary to common perceptions, reptiles manifest an array of abnormal behaviours that indicate stress . (psychologytoday.com)

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