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The oxygen carrying capacity is at its maximum when reptiles are within their [[Preferred optimum temperature zone|preferred optimum temperature zone (POTZ)]]. This has obvious implications for husbandry practices. The haemoglobin molecule is responsible for oxygen uptake.

The oxygen carrying capacity is at its maximum when reptiles are within their [[Preferred optimum temperature zone|POTZ]]. This has obvious implications for husbandry practices. The haemoglobin molecule is responsible for oxygen uptake.

==Blood flow in the heart==

==Blood flow in the heart==

* Girling, S.J. and Raiti, P. (2004). BSAVA Manual of Reptiles. British Small Animal Veterinary Association, 2nd Edition. pp. 350. ISBN 978-0905214757

* Girling, S.J. and Raiti, P. (2004). BSAVA Manual of Reptiles. British Small Animal Veterinary Association, 2nd Edition. pp. 350. ISBN 978-0905214757

[[Category:Lizard_Physiology]]

[[Category:Lizard_Physiology]]

[[Category:Snake Physiology]]

[[Category:Snake Physiology]]