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*The palatine veins are located on the ventral aspect of the snake’s hard palate.
*The palatine veins are located on the ventral aspect of the snake’s hard palate.
*Needle size - 0.5 mm (25g) x 16 mm (5/8').
*Needle size - 0.5 mm (25g) x 16 mm (5/8').
−*With the mouth opened the palatine veins can be visualised.
+*The palatine veins can be visible when the mouth is open.
*Care is necessary in restraint and haemorrhage must be considered. This can be controlled by applying pressure with a cotton-tipped applicator that has been adrenalinised.
*Care is necessary in restraint and haemorrhage must be considered. This can be controlled by applying pressure with a cotton-tipped applicator that has been adrenalinised.
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==Cardiocentesis==
==Cardiocentesis==
Cardiocentesis is an atraumatic procedure under sedation that gives sufficient amounts of blood for analysis.
Cardiocentesis is an atraumatic procedure under sedation that gives sufficient amounts of blood for analysis.