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Reptile NAVLE Study Guide

2.5% of the NAVLE exam (ICVA Blueprint)

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2.5%
NAVLE Exam Weight
Official ICVA Blueprint

About Reptile on the NAVLE

Reptile questions (2.5%) span chelonians (turtles and tortoises), lizards (bearded dragons, iguanas, geckos), and snakes. Metabolic bone disease (MBD) from UV-B and calcium deficiency is the single most commonly tested condition. Other high-yield topics include respiratory infections, stomatitis ("mouth rot"), inclusion body disease in boid snakes, dystocia, thermal burns, anorexia workup, and appropriate husbandry (temperature gradients, humidity, lighting). Understanding ectotherm physiology is essential.

Key Topic Areas
Metabolic Bone Disease Respiratory Disease GI Disease Infectious Disease Dermatology Reproductive Disease Husbandry & Nutrition Anesthesia

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