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Membership in ARAV is open to veterinarians and other professional persons, technicians, and students associated with the field of h**petology.

Visit our webpage for more information at www.arav.org. Members: For discussion of interesting cases and member questions, please visit and join our Facebook Group at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_130606010355645&ap=1

09/27/2025

What are you waiting for?! Have you been looking for a local h**p-fan community, but couldn’t find anything? Take matters into your own hands! Did you know that you can set up your very own ARAV Student Chapter at your own school / university?

Our bylaws state that an ARAV Student Chapter:
- May be formed by a group of five (5) or more students at a veterinary School, club or organization who are interested in reptilian and amphibian medicine and surgery.
- The point of contact can be designated as a specific student, a faculty representative or a designated officer in a club.
- Receives access to the Membership Directory, the ARAV Externship/Speaker database and one (1) complimentary student registration to the Annual Conference.

For more information on forming a student chapter, please contact: Lauren Gawal, DVM, Educational Committee Chair [email protected]

For more information and a full listing of all active ARAV student chapters, use the tool on our website: https://arav.org/student-chapters-student-member-information/

09/24/2025

Did you know that ARAV members get exclusive access to the H**p blerp?

The H**p Blerp is our monthly electronic newsletter that keeps members up to date with information and announcements regarding the conservation, care, and academic efforts and opportunities in H**petology. This monthly update is your way of staying up-to-date with everything ARAV and everything h**petological medicine.

Join the ARAV community today, and sign up for a membership!

09/23/2025

🦎🩺 New VSPN Rounds Alert! 🩺🐢

Join us for “Nursing Aspects of Metabolic Bone Diseases in H**ps” — a must-attend session on one of the most common challenges in reptile and amphibian medicine. From recognizing husbandry pitfalls to providing diagnostics and supportive care, learn how technicians can make a crucial impact in these cases.

📅 Thursday, Sept 25, 2025
🕘 8:00 PM EDT (Check your timezone!)
🔗 Register here: https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=12779575&f5=1
Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your skills and elevate patient care! 🌟

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09/22/2025

🦎✨ SEPTEMBER H**P HAPPY HOUR IS HERE! ✨🐍

Join us for a fun and educational session with Dr. Ruoff as we dive into:
🎯 Behavior, Enrichment & Welfare in reptiles and amphibians!

🗓️ Date: September 22, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM EST
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/.../register/Wcg9DarzR1OdTca6iVWdjg

💡 Whether you’re a student, tech, or practicing vet—this is a great opportunity to build your knowledge and make life better for your h**p patients.

Special guest appearance by Slinky—Dr. Ruoff’s adorable enrichment-loving Blue-Tongued Skink! 🦎💚

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09/21/2025

🦎✨ SEPTEMBER H**P HAPPY HOUR IS HERE! ✨🐍
Join us for a fun and educational session with Dr. Ruoff as we dive into:
🎯 Behavior, Enrichment & Welfare in reptiles and amphibians!
🗓️ Date: September 22, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM EST
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/.../register/Wcg9DarzR1OdTca6iVWdjg

💡 Whether you’re a student, tech, or practicing vet—this is a great opportunity to build your knowledge and make life better for your h**p patients.

Special guest appearance by Slinky—Dr. Ruoff’s adorable enrichment-loving Blue-Tongued Skink! 🦎💚

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09/19/2025

🐢🦠 WEBINAR ALERT: Another Fungal Disease in Reptiles?

Turtles have long struggled with ulcerative shell lesions, often linked to bacteria. But now, a new fungal culprit has emerged: Emydomyces testavorans.

🔬 Detected in over 60 turtle species, this fungus is reshaping how we understand shell disease and has already influenced conservation actions for Western pond turtles and Blanding’s turtles.

📅 Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM EST
💻 Location: Online | FREE
🎯 Topic: Ecology, epidemiology, disinfection, and management of Emydomyces

This webinar is part of the PARC Disease Task Team series.

👉 Register here:
https://amphibianfoundation-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/0eIKJPUvRzOO7ssz1vL8sA #/registration

Don’t miss this chance to learn more about a rising challenge in reptile medicine and conservation!

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09/14/2025

🦎✨ SEPTEMBER H**P HAPPY HOUR IS HERE! ✨🐍
Join us for a fun and educational session with Dr. Ruoff as we dive into:
🎯 Behavior, Enrichment & Welfare in reptiles and amphibians!
🗓️ Date: September 22, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM EST
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Wcg9DarzR1OdTca6iVWdjg
💡 Whether you’re a student, tech, or practicing vet—this is a great opportunity to build your knowledge and make life better for your h**p patients.

Special guest appearance by Slinky—Dr. Ruoff’s adorable enrichment-loving Blue-Tongued Skink! 🦎💚

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09/13/2025

While we’re all still enjoying the aftertastes of the Exotic365 Conference in Seattle, we shouldn’t forget to look at what’s coming up next year.

In 2026, the 7th International Conference on Avian, H**petological, Exotic Mammal, Zoo and Wildlife Medicine (ICARE) will be held in Lisbon, Portugal.
Even though this is still months away, the scientific committees are already inviting you to contribute to this unique event and to submit a proposal by September 30, 2025.

Proposals on all aspects of avian, reptilian, amphibian, exotic/small mammal, zoo and wildlife medicine are welcome. These include results of original research, case reports, clinical studies, and review articles.

Looking to submit your research? Or simply looking for more information?
Learn more on https://icare-conference.com/abstracts/

09/11/2025

Time is running out to join the exclusive ARAV fashion club! 👕 Order your ARAV Flannel shirt now, and receive right in time to snuggle up with your pumpkin spice latte during the fall. 🍂

We need to sell at least 50 for the order to print and ship, so get yours now, because an opportunity like this might not come again soon!

09/09/2025

Have you already checked out the latest issue of the Journal of H**petological Medicine and Surgery (JHMS)? Find volume 35 nr. 3 on https://jhms.kglmeridian.com/ 📖

Some highlights from this issue include a case report on bone demineralization in captive boas, a pilot on standardized POCUS examination in different snakes, and an assessment of the physiologic effects of MS-222 in juvenile lemur tree frogs! 🐍🐸These, and many other interesting papers, can be found in this issue. Find it on our website, or navigate directly to the link above!

09/03/2025

🦎✨ SEPTEMBER H**P HAPPY HOUR IS HERE! ✨🐍
Join us for a fun and educational session with Dr. Ruoff as we dive into:
🎯 Behavior, Enrichment & Welfare in reptiles and amphibians!

🗓️ Date: September 22, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM EST
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Wcg9DarzR1OdTca6iVWdjg

💡 Whether you’re a student, tech, or practicing vet—this is a great opportunity to build your knowledge and make life better for your h**p patients.

Special guest appearance by Slinky—Dr. Ruoff’s adorable enrichment-loving Blue-Tongued Skink! 🦎💚

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09/01/2025

🛠️🐊 LABOR DAY SPOTLIGHT: AMERICAN ALLIGATOR EDITION 🐊🛠️

This Labor Day, we’re tipping our hats to the hard-working people behind the scenes of reptile and amphibian care—especially those caring for species like the American alligator, an iconic success story of teamwork, dedication, and science.

From veterinary clinics and zoos to field stations and classrooms, your passion and persistence keep our cold-blooded patients healthy. 🩺💚

Whether you're treating infections, monitoring health, designing better enclosures, or helping educate future h**p vets—your work matters.

Here's to the daily hustle behind h**petological medicine. 👏
Thank you for all you do!

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