Reptiles and Amphibians

Question 1

The preferred restraint for reptiles and amphibians is a combination of chemical and physical. It is also possible to ___________ certain species with special maneuvers

Answer 1

Hypnotize (tortoise and crocodilian)

Question 2

Position and manipulation for a whole body lateral of a lizard like

Answer 2

1. Right lateral recumbency
2. Legs extended
3. Down legs forward
4. Extend head
5. Caution with tail

Question 3

Measurement for lizard like

Answer 3

Largest part of midsection

Question 4

Position and manipulation of lizard like VD and DV

Answer 4

1. Dorsal or ventral recumbency
2. Extend limbs
3. Secure with tape
4. Head extended
5. Caution with tail

Question 5

Whole body lateral for chelonians

Answer 5

1. Right lateral recumbency
2. Secure to wood or styrofoam block w tape
3. Measure thickest of midsection

Question 6

Whole body VD and DV for chelonians

Answer 6

1. Dorsal or ventral recumbency
2. Legs extended

Question 7

What to do for chelonians before restraining for a DV shot

Answer 7

Invert to dorsal recumbency to hypnotize before putting in sternal recumbency

Question 8

In addition to whole body lateral VD and DV, we can also do a whole body ___________________ for chelonians

Answer 8

Craniocaudal

Question 9

Position and manipulation for whole body craniocaudal chelonians

Answer 9

1. Caudal recumbency
2. Secure to wood or styrofoam block w tape
3. Turn on tale
4. Measure head to tail

Question 10

Purpose of a chelonian craniocaudal for a chelonian

Answer 10

To asses lung position