Common Diseases of Reptiles 2

Question 1

What are the first three things you should do after the acute collapse of a reptile?

Answer 1

Collect diagnostic samples
Keep at preferred body temperature
Give fluids, and antibiotics if indicated

Question 2

List five causes of seizures/incoordination in reptiles

Answer 2

Hypocalcaemia
Insecticidal toxicity
Viral
Hypothiamiosis
Drug over dose

Question 3

List six routes of giving fluid therapy to reptiles

Answer 3

Soaking
Oral
Intracoelomic
Subcutaenous
Intravenous
Intraosseous

Question 4

Which opiate is best used in bearded dragons to induce analgesia?

Answer 4

Morphine

Question 5

Which opiate is best used in corn snakes to induce analgesia?

Answer 5

Butorphanol