Mautino M, Page C D
Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida.
Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 1993 Nov;23(6):1251-70. doi: 10.1016/s0195-5616(93)50154-7.
Turtles and tortoises are unique reptiles that are gaining popularity as pets. Their anatomy and defense posture hinder, but do not preclude, clinical assessment and performance of routine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures by the clinician. A basic working knowledge of chelonian taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, husbandry, common diseases, and therapeutics will enable the veterinarian to provide health care to this order of reptiles.
龟类是独特的爬行动物，正日益成为受欢迎的宠物。它们的解剖结构和防御姿势给临床评估以及临床医生进行常规诊断和治疗操作带来了阻碍，但并非无法进行。对龟类分类学、解剖学、生理学、饲养管理、常见疾病及治疗方法有基本的实用知识，将使兽医能够为这类爬行动物提供医疗护理。
