'''Hyperthermia''' is diagnosed by taking the animal's history and a physical examination. Clinical signs usually include tachypnoea and dyspnoea. Treatment is to slowly cool the animal with tepid (not cold) soaked towels loosely wrapped aroud the body. Also carry out [[Lizard Supportive Care|supportive care]].
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'''Hyperthermia''' is diagnosed by taking a full clinical [[Lizard and Snake Taking a History|history]] and conducting a complete [[Lizard Physical Examination|physical examination]]. Clinical signs usually include tachypnoea and dyspnoea. Treatment is to slowly cool the animal with tepid (not cold) soaked towels loosely wrapped aroud the body. Also carry out [[Lizard Supportive Care|supportive care]].
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'''Hypothermia''' in reptiles can lead to cellular necrosis (of [[Lizard Skin Diseases|digits and tail]] for example) and should be taken seriously. Metabolic processes are slowed (ie. CNS) and consequences can be degenerative changes within the peripheral nerves and ischaemia as a result of vasoconstriction.
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'''Hypothermia''' in reptiles can lead to cellular necrosis (of [[Lizard Avascular Necrosis of Digits or Tail|digits and tail]] for example) and should be taken seriously. Metabolic processes are slowed (via CNS changes) and the consequences of this can be degenerative changes within the peripheral nerves and ischaemia as a result of vasoconstriction.
*Hypothermia cases should be gently warmed in the same manner as described above.
*Hypothermia cases should be gently warmed in the same manner as described above.
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