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

BLOOD COLLECTION FROM TAIL-VEIN

• Place the snake on its back.
• Position the needle about one –third the distance back from the vent toward the tail. After the advancement of the needle through the skin and gentle aspiration is applied until either bone or blood is encountered.
• However, it is to be remembered that the size of the disposable needle to be used in case of snakes varies depending on the size of snake.