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Revision as of 10:34, 17 August 2010
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==Chemical restraint==
==Chemical restraint==
Restraint can be induced by parenteral injection of a variety of sedatives. Ketamine is a commonly used dissociative. To facilitate intravenous induction, ketamine can be administered by intramuscular injection.
Restraint can be induced by parenteral [[Snake Injection|injection]] of a variety of sedatives. Ketamine is a commonly used dissociative. To facilitate intravenous induction, ketamine can be administered by intramuscular [[Snake Injection|injection]].
*Find out more about [[Lizard and Snake Anaesthesia|anaesthesia in reptiles]].
*Find out more about [[Lizard and Snake Anaesthesia|anaesthesia in snakes]].
'''Useful resources'''
'''Useful resources'''
*[http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/213400.htm&word=snakes Snakebite Introduction (invenomation treatment) - The Merck Veterinary Manual]
*[http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/213400.htm&word=snakes Snakebite Introduction (invenomation treatment) - The Merck Veterinary Manual]