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==Cloaca / tail base==
 
==Cloaca / tail base==
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Check that the cloaca is free from faecal staining, discharge, oedema, erythema, masses or infection. The cloaca can be examined in larger species with a lubricated, gloved finger.  
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* Check that the cloaca is free from faecal staining, discharge, oedema, erythema, masses or infection. The cloaca can be examined in larger species with a lubricated, gloved finger.  
 
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* Enlarged kidneys may be palpated by this method. Endoscopic examination should be considered.
Enlarged kidneys may be palpated by this method. Endoscopic examination should be considered.
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* Examine the tail for swellings, masses, tail tip necrosis and evidence of tail loss and regeneration.
 
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Examine the tail for swellings, masses, tail tip necrosis and evidence of tail loss and regeneration.
      
==Sexing==
 
==Sexing==
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