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==Parathyroids==
==Parathyroids==
−There are usually two pairs of parathyroid glands. They measure about 0.5-1.0 mm in diameter and are located cranial to the [[Snake Cardiovascular System|heart]]. The caudal parathyroids are often associated with thymic tissue. The parathyroids play a very important role in calcium metabolism and accidental [[Lizard and Snake Surgery|surgical]] removal will result in hypocalcaemia and tetanic convulsions.
+There are usually two pairs of parathyroid glands. They measure about 0.5-1.0 mm in diameter and are located cranial to the heart. The caudal parathyroids are often associated with thymic tissue. The parathyroids play a very important role in calcium metabolism and accidental surgical removal will result in hypocalcaemia and tetanic convulsions.
+==Adrenals==
==Adrenals==
Paired asymmetrical adrenal glands lie within the gonadal mesentery, between the gonads and the dorsal coelomic wall. Blood supply includes a venous portal system.
Paired asymmetrical adrenal glands lie within the gonadal mesentery, between the gonads and the dorsal coelomic wall. Blood supply includes a venous portal system.