VMD 512: Zoo/Wild Animal Breeding, Management, Nutrition and Health Care (1+1)

CHELONIANS AND LIZARDS

• Venipuncture may be done at the jugular vein in chelonians that are duly restrained. But it is generally difficult to extend the head of chelonians except in case of turtles in which the head is always in extended position. Tail vein may also be used in chelonians. Infra-orbital sinus technique may be carried out in case of chelonians like in rats.

• If it is a large sized lizards like monitor lizard, jugular vein may be of useful for the collection of blood sample. Tail vein may also be used in case of lizards.