Toxicology of Reptiles

Reptile Toxicology and Environmental Health

Edited by Susan C. M. Gardner and Eva Oberdörster, this reference explores current research on toxicology in reptiles, covering endocrine function, neurophysiology, immunology, and ecology. It examines how environmental contaminants may affect reptile health, populations, and ecosystems, while highlighting challenges in population studies and wildlife conservation. The book is a useful resource for researchers and professionals studying reptile biology and environmental toxicology.

Key Features:

• Explores major topics in reptile toxicology and environmental health
• Reviews advances in reptilian endocrinology and hormone function
• Examines neurophysiology and potential toxic effects on nervous systems
• Discusses immune responses and contaminant-related health concerns
• Connects toxicology with reptile ecology and environmental conditions
• Considers the effects of environmental pollutants on reptile populations
• Highlights challenges in wildlife population studies and assessment
• Explores the relationship between toxic exposures and conservation
• Summarizes current research across several areas of reptile biology
• Supports researchers, toxicologists, ecologists, and wildlife conservation professionals