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The sites for obtaining blood samples in snakes include the ventral tail vein, the palatine vein and cardiocentesis.  Restraint is by gentle, careful handling or by chemical means. Asepsis is extremely important during blood collection and the site of collection should be prepared as if for surgery. Prior to collection it is important to have all materials and equipment ready: cotton wool, antiseptic (chlorhexidine or a povidone-iodine detergent), needle and syringe of suitable sizes, and the blood handling materials.

The sites for obtaining blood samples in snakes include the ventral tail vein, the palatine vein and cardiocentesis.  Restraint is by gentle, careful handling or by chemical means. Asepsis is extremely important during blood collection and the site of collection should be prepared as if for surgery. Prior to collection it is important to have all materials and equipment ready: cotton wool, antiseptic (chlorhexidine or a povidone-iodine detergent), needle and syringe of suitable sizes, and the blood handling materials.

==Ventral tail vein

==Ventral tail vein==

Blood may be taken from the ventral tail vein in physically restrained snakes. Sedation may be necessary though.

Blood may be taken from the ventral tail vein in physically restrained snakes. Sedation may be necessary though.

*The ventral tail vein is located in the midline ventral to the coccygeal vertebrae.

*The ventral tail vein is located in the midline ventral to the coccygeal vertebrae.