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Newly published papers on reptiles and amphibians from the HerpAtlas research library, updated automatically. Browse by animal on the species pages.
- Detection of Cryptosporidium and Giardia duodenalis in Reptiles in Thailand.
Sutthikornchai C, Pintong AR, Udonsom R et al. · Veterinary medicine and science · 2026-01 · open access
- Ontogeny of schooling behavior and stage-specific vulnerability to valproic acid in Xenopus laevis larvae.
Yamashita M, Horie H, Ishihara A · The Journal of toxicological sciences · 2026-01
- Doença do corpúsculo de inclusão associada a salmonelose em uma Boa constrictor no estado do Ceará, Nordeste do Brasil
Maria Ruth Gonçalves da Penha, Williana Bezerra Oliveira Pessôa, Maria Eduarda de Souza Silva et al. · Lume (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul) · 2026-01 · open access
- Direct Observation and Measurement of Membrane Tension in Xenopus laevis Animal Cap Explants Using the Mechanosensitive Dye, Flipper-TR.
Norwood I, Woolner S · Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.) · 2026-01
- A Comparison of Immune Function and Physiological Stress in Three Populations of the Southwestern Snake‐Necked Turtle (Chelodina oblonga) Along an Urbanisation Gradient
Refsnider JM, Santoro A, Gordon KA et al. · Austral Ecology. · 2026-01
- Producing Xenopus Eggs and Embryos.
Blythe A, Noble A, Nicholson G et al. · Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.) · 2026-01
- Female reproductive impacts of emerging cyanobacterial harmful algal bloom toxins.
Wang Y, Lu A, Mali K et al. · The Journal of reproduction and development · 2026-01 · open access
- Extreme Heat as the New Normal: A Methodological Roadmap Incorporating Behavior, Physiology, and Species Distributions.
Ellis-Soto D, Noble DWA, Arnold PA et al. · Integrative and comparative biology · 2026-01
- Chemical restraint with dexmedetomidine combined with ketamine in Spilotes pullatus (Colubridae) and reversal - two case reports
Alfonso Calderón, Anabela Marques, Marina Marangoni et al. · Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia · 2026-01 · open access
ABSTRACT The clinical management of snakes requires anesthetic protocols that ensure the safety of both animals and professionals. Dexmedetomidine combined with ketamine offers a reversible and potentially fast-acting alternative, although it is still underexplored in native species. This study…
- Molecular Responses to Temperature Changes Across Timescales in the Madagascar Ground Gecko (Paroedura picta).
Sakamoto F, Kanamori S, Rakotondraparany F et al. · Molecular ecology · 2026-01 · open access
Short-term responses to temperature stress, such as heat waves and long-term acclimation to temperature changes, including seasonal shifts, are expected to be mediated by distinct molecular pathways. However, in ectotherms, such as reptiles, the effects of exposure duration on molecular responses…
- Biomechanical Studies with Xenopus Animal Caps: A 3D-Printed Mechanical Bracket for Maintaining Tissue Stretch During Immunofluorescence Analysis.
Phanada I, Thuret R, Woolner S · Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.) · 2026-01
- Activity Responses of Rana forreri and Rhinella horribilis Tadpoles to Predation Cues.
González-Aguilar D, Abarca JG, Sondhi Y et al. · Integrative and comparative biology · 2026-01 · open access
Tadpoles must rapidly detect and respond to predation cues to survive the most vulnerable stage of anuran development. Although previous studies have examined the effects of visual or chemical cues on tadpole behavior, none have compared the effects of multiple predator-associated sensory stimuli…
- Shaped by Fire: Unravelling the Impact of Fire on Lizard Gut Microbiome.
Vasconcelos DS, Harris DJ, Tarroso P et al. · Molecular ecology · 2026-01 · open access
In recent decades, wildfire regimes have changed significantly, with increases in frequency, severity and area affected, leading to major habitat alterations that may impact species ecology. While fire's role in plant ecology is well studied, its effects on animal biotic interactions remain poorly…
- Beyond Generalist Tolerance: Age‐Dependent Impacts of Habitat Fragmentation and Climate on a Widespread Lizard
Dajil JE, Block C, Vega LE et al. · Austral Ecology. · 2026-01
- How Small, Arboreal Lizards Run on Water: Surface Tension, Morphology, Behavior, and Kinematics.
Bergmann PJ, Reed SE · Integrative and comparative biology · 2026-01
- Venom Variation as a Window into the Ecology and Evolution of Snakes.
Balchan NR, Mackessy SP, Wogan GOU et al. · Integrative and comparative biology · 2026-01 · open access
Snake venoms are complex biochemical systems that function primarily in prey subjugation and defense, yet their composition varies extensively across individuals, populations, species, and environments. This variation provides a powerful framework for investigating ecological and evolutionary…
- Regulation of Embryonic Wound Healing by Matrix Metalloproteinases in Xenopus laevis Tailbud Stage.
Kraus D, Kikinderova P, Abaffy P et al. · Wound repair and regeneration : official publication of the Wound Healing Society [and] the European Tissue Repair Society · 2026-01 · open access
Scarless wound healing remains a key goal in regenerative research. However, the gene regulatory networks and mechanisms behind this process are still not fully understood, despite the use of high-throughput analyses and various research models. In our study, we focus on the intermediate phase and…
- Caspase-3 plays a pivotal role in Acinetobacter johnsonii-induced pyroptosis of black rockfish (Sebastes schlegelii) lymphocytes
Wang X, Zhang F, Chen Q et al. · Aquaculture. · 2026-01
- Seasonal diet variation among an urban population of coyotes ( Canis latrans ) in South Florida
Mark L. Kraus, Eric Suarez, Alexander S. Romer et al. · Journal of Urban Ecology · 2026-01 · open access
Abstract Coyotes (Canis latrans), a recent colonizer of Southeastern Florida, demonstrates remarkable adaptability in urban and suburban environments. This study investigates the dietary habits of coyotes at the Montgomery Botanical Center (MBC) in Miami-Dade County, Florida. We surveyed for scat…
- Analyzing common husbandry practices and potential indicators of welfare in Pogona vitticeps
Melanie Denomme Stauder · Brock University Digital Repository (Brock University) · 2026-01
- Emergency response and clinical treatment analysis of a mass wasp sting incident involving 38 tourists: A case report.
Huang Y, Ruan K, Huang W et al. · Medicine · 2026-01 · open access
Rationale Mass wasp sting incidents pose a significant public health threat, particularly to non-local tourists in scenic areas who face challenges such as unfamiliar healthcare systems and disrupted travel plans, which can compromise treatment compliance and outcomes. This study analyzes the…
- Fungal Panzootic Increasingly Threatens Temperate Amphibian Species While Impact Has Stabilised in Equatorial Regions
Goodyear LEB, Olson DH, Ronnenberg KL et al. · Global Change Biology · 2026-01
- Surgical removal of bladder calculi in a sulcata tortoise (Centrochelys sulcata) using the lateral transplastron coeliotomy approach
Ni Septianingsih, Derisna Ungsyani, Rr. Wardana et al. · Veterinarski glasnik · 2026-01 · open access
A two-year-old male sulcata tortoise (Centrochelys sulcata), weighing 8 kg, was presented to Kedonganan Veterinary Hospital, Bali, Indonesia, with a four-day history of inappetence and absence of defecation, accompanied by white, foamy urine. Radiographic examination revealed the presence of…
- The Cardiovascular Anatomy of the Green Iguana (Iguana iguana): Heart Structure, Major Vessels, and Coelomic Circulation.
Correa-Vargas N, Arcila-Lopera L, Sepúlveda-Vásquez A et al. · Anatomia, histologia, embryologia · 2026-01
- Toxicological assessment of hawksbill sea turtle eggs from the Arabian Gulf
Samara F, Yaghmour F, Osman I et al. · Marine pollution bulletin · 2026-01
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