Serum calcium level of freshwater snake, Natrix piscator, in response to vitamin D3 administration.
The effect of i.m. injection of vitamin D3 (25 IU/100 g b.wt) on serum calcium level was investigated in Natrix piscator. This treatment evokes hypercalcemia at day 3 which progresses up to day 5. Thereafter, a decline was observed in the serum calcium level at day 10 and day 15.
D000818:Animals; D002118:Calcium / Q000097:blood*; D002762:Cholecalciferol / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005260:Female; D005618:Fresh Water; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D008297:Male; D012911:Snakes / Q000097:blood*; D013997:Time Factors
D002762:Cholecalciferol; D002118:Calcium