Reptile Medicine & Care

Question 1

Exams for Reptiles

Answer 1

More can be learned by observation
* start by observing at rest and in exam room before hands-on approach

Question 2

Dissociative Agents
for Reptiles

Answer 2

Most common injectable anesthetics are
* ketamine
* telazol

Question 3

Radiographing Coelomic Cavity

Answer 3

Minimum of 2 exposures
* DV
* lateral

Question 4

Spontaneous Ventilation

Answer 4

Directly related to temp and ppO2
* recovery from surgery with room air
* oxygen can prolong independant respiratory response

Question 5

IO Catheters

Answer 5

Intraosseous Catheters
* use for smaller reptiles
* anatomy or disease does not allow IV catheter placement

Question 6

Restraining a Snake

Answer 6

Secure head VERY important
* prevents injury to snake or holder

Question 7

Performing Oral Exam
in Snakes

Answer 7

Best to perform last
* become most stressed during this part

Question 8

Radiographing Snakes

Answer 8

Do not do while coiled
* distorts internal organs
* decreased detail

Question 9

Venipuncture Sites
in Snakes

Answer 9

• Palatine Vein
• Cardiocentesis
• Tail Vein

Question 10

Radiographing Chelonians

Answer 10

Recommended 3 views
* VD
* lateral
* craniocaudal (anterior-posterior)

Question 12

Horizontal Beam Technique

Answer 12

Used for radiographing chelonians
* used for lateral and craniocaudal views
* placed in ventral recumbency
* reduces distortion of organs

Question 13

Turtles and Anesthesia

Answer 13

Keep at POTZ
* can keep slightly warmer during recovery

Question 14

Chelonian Venipuncture Sites

Answer 14

• Dorsal Tail Vein
• Jugular
• Brachial
• Subcarapacial Vein