Common Diseases of Reptiles 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Where should you blood sample lizards?
A
Ventral tail vein
2
Q
Where should you blood sample snakes?
A
Cardio-centesis
Ventral tail vein
3
Q
Where are the sites at which you can blood sample tortoises?
A
Jugular sampling
Subvertebral sinus
4
Q
What is the normal urina specific gravity in tortoises?
A
1.003-1.012
5
Q
What is the normal pH for urine of tortoises?
A
8.0-8.5
6
Q
Why may tortoise urine pH drop below 7?
A
Prolonged anorexia
7
Q
How should you euthanase tortoises?
A
Intravenous or intracardiac overdose of pentobarbitone
Pithing to ensure death
