Chemical restraint

CHEMICAL RESTRAINT

  • In reptiles, ketamine may be given at rate of 22-44 mg per Kg body weight by I/M route Larger reptiles need a smaller per kilogram dosage than the smaller ones.
  • Surgical anesthesia may be with dose rate of 55-88 mg per Kg body weight.
  • Recovery may be a prolonged one when ketamine is given esp. in sick or debilitated reptiles. Xylazine may also be used for the chemical restraint of crocodiles.
  • Neuromuscular blocking agent like succinylcholine may be given at rate of 3-5 mg per Kg body weight by IM route for muscle relaxation effects. Etorphine is most successfully used in crocodilians like chelonians.
  • Halothane may be used in crocodiles like in any other reptiles.
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