Changes

* Palpate abdomen for abnormal swellings and masses (e.g. foreign bodies, [[Lizard Cystic Calculi|cystic calculi]], constipation, [[Lizard and Snake Renal Disease|enlarged kidneys]]). Enlarged kidneys may be palpated ventrally just cranial to the pelvic inlet.

* Palpate abdomen for abnormal swellings and masses (e.g. foreign bodies, [[Lizard Cystic Calculi|cystic calculi]], constipation, [[Lizard and Snake Renal Disease|enlarged kidneys]]). Enlarged kidneys may be palpated ventrally just cranial to the pelvic inlet.

* Smaller lizards (e.g. geckos) can be transilluminated. A powerful light (e.g. endoscope) held against the body of smaller lizards or inserted into the oesophagus or cloaca of larger lizards. Care is necessary if light source produces heat. It is possible to visualise internal structure (e.g. coelomic masses).

* Smaller lizards (e.g. geckos) can be transilluminated. A powerful light (e.g. endoscope) held against the body of smaller lizards or inserted into the oesophagus or [[Cloaca|cloaca]] of larger lizards. Care is necessary if light source produces heat. It is possible to visualise internal structure (e.g. coelomic masses).

==Cloaca / tail base==

==Cloaca / tail base==