This paper will cover the diseases of the urogenital system of reptiles. It is not a comprehensive review. More in-depth disease descriptions can be found in the articles, website, and reference books listed in the literature cited. The paper is divided by etiologic disease categories involving the urogenital system. A short discussion of the disease conditions is found in each section. For the...

Ultraviolet lighting is integral for the growth and maintenance of many reptile and amphibian species. But providing an adequate source of light can be challenging. Many disease processes seen by veterinarians are attributed to ultraviolet lighting deficiencies. In mammals, disease due to excess ultraviolet lighting has been noted, and some veterinarians feel this may be a potential issue in re...