Technics for blood collection and intravascular infusion of reptiles.
Several methods for external sampling of blood and administration of intravascular fluids are applicable to reptilian species. This paper reviewed some of the technics that have been previously reported and introduced several new procedures applicable to snakes, turtles, alligators, crocodiles, and lizards.
D000489:Alligators and Crocodiles / Q000097:blood; D000818:Animals; D001800:Blood Specimen Collection / Q000662:veterinary*; D006321:Heart; D007103:Immobilization; D007267:Injections; D007275:Injections, Intravenous / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008116:Lizards / Q000097:blood; D009915:Orbit / Q000098:blood supply; D010159:Palate / Q000098:blood supply; D011677:Punctures; D012104:Reptiles / Q000097:blood*; D012911:Snakes / Q000097:blood; D013623:Tail / Q000098:blood supply; D014426:Turtles / Q000097:blood; D014680:Veins