Behavioural Welfare Implications of Human Handling Practices in Zoo Snakes.

Kennedy C, Hanson SL, Walker C, Fernandez EJ

DOI: 10.1002/vms3.71218
Published: 2026 Sep
Container: Veterinary medicine and science
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@article{allodium:10.1002/vms3.71218,
  title = {Behavioural Welfare Implications of Human Handling Practices in Zoo Snakes.},
  author = {Kennedy C and Hanson SL and Walker C and Fernandez EJ},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {Veterinary medicine and science},
  doi = {10.1002/vms3.71218},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.71218}
}

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TY  - JOUR
TI  - Behavioural Welfare Implications of Human Handling Practices in Zoo Snakes.
AU  - Kennedy C
AU  - Hanson SL
AU  - Walker C
AU  - Fernandez EJ
PY  - 2026
JO  - Veterinary medicine and science
DO  - 10.1002/vms3.71218
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C, K., SL, H., C, W., & EJ, F. (2026). Behavioural Welfare Implications of Human Handling Practices in Zoo Snakes.. Veterinary medicine and science. https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.71218

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