Introduction Small, Fury and Scaly

Question 1

How should you induce exotic species?

Answer 1

Premed opiate +/- benzodiazepine
Induce with 5% Isoflurane
Low dose (5-10mg/kg) ketmine then intubation and isoflurane
IV propofol or alfaxalone followed by isoflurane

Question 2

How should you maintain reptiles during anaesthesia?

Answer 2

2-3% isoflurane

Question 3

In recovery, what stimulates reptiles breathing?

Answer 3

Low oxygen (not low carbon dioxide)

Question 4

Describe how you would deal with a reptile ear abcess

Answer 4

Excise ventral circumference of tympanic membrane.
Lever out abscess
Check eustachian tube
Take swab
Flush
Leave unsutured

Question 5

Which vein must you be careful of when performing a coeliotomy on a lizard?

Answer 5

Ventral abdominal vein

Question 6

How would you close a wound on a reptile with scales?

Answer 6

Wounds are close with a monofilament material using an everting suture pattern

Question 7

How long should you wait to remove sutures after reptile surgery?

Answer 7

4-6 weeks