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−[[Image:Good_injection_photo.jpg|350px|thumb|right|'''Surgical preparation of the skin and adequate restraint are important whatever the method''' - (Copyright © RVC)]]
+[[Image:Good_injection_photo.jpg|350px|thumb|right|'''Surgical preparation of the skin and adequate restraint are important whatever the method''' © RVC]]
==How to inject snakes==
==How to inject snakes==
Parenteral methods of treatment include intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous and intracoelomic. Ensure that the snake is adequately hydrated prior to the injection. Give the injections between the [[Snake Skin|scales]] and use a small gauge needle.
Parenteral methods of treatment include intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous and intracoelomic. Ensure that the snake is adequately hydrated prior to the injection. Give the injections between the [[Snake Skin|scales]] and use a small gauge needle.
−*Subcutaneous: the site for subcutaneous injections is the skin lateral to the ribs. SC injections are the route of choice in small snakes. See [[Snake Skin|snake skin]].
+* Subcutaneous: the site for subcutaneous injections is the skin lateral to the ribs. SC injections are the route of choice in small snakes.
−*Intramuscular: the site for intramuscular injections is the musculature lateral to the spinous processes. See [[Snake Musculoskeletal System|snake musculoskeletal system]].
+** '''For more information, see''' [[Snake Skin|snake skin]].
−*Intravenous: the site for intravenous injections is the ventral tail vein.
+* Intramuscular: the site for intramuscular injections is the musculature lateral to the spinous processes.
−*Intracoelomic: snakes do not have extendible cavities like lizards. Only small amounts can be given ICo and should not be given if space-occupying lesions are present.
+** '''For more information, see''' [[Snake Musculoskeletal System|snake musculoskeletal system]].
+* Intravenous: the site for intravenous injections is the ventral tail vein.
+* Intracoelomic: snakes do not have extendible cavities like lizards. Only small amounts can be given ICo and should not be given if space-occupying lesions are present.
[[Category:Snake_Therapeutics]]
[[Category:Snake_Therapeutics]]