Endoscopy is described as a diagnostic tool in reptiles. Anatomy, indi
cations and technical management of endoscopic investigation of the re
spiratory tract in reptiles are explained. Selected endoscopic finding
s are described. Endoscopic investigation of the respiratory tract in
reptiles has proven to be a valuable tool to establish a definite diag
nosis of respiratory disease and offers the possibility to take sample
s for laboratory investigations.