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'''For more information on the anatomy of the lizard eye, see''' [[Lizard Eye|Lizard Eye]].
'''For more information on the anatomy of the lizard eye, see''' [[Lizard Eye|Lizard Eye]].
===Tympanum===
===Tympanum===
* Check that there is no abnormal swelling.
* Check that there is no abnormal swelling.
'''For more information on the lizard ear, see''' [[Lizard Ear|Lizard Ear]].
'''For more information on the anatomy of the lizard ear, see''' [[Lizard Ear|Lizard Ear]].
===Skull and mandible===
===Skull and mandible===
* Check for discharges and foreign body.
* Check for discharges and foreign body.
* Observe during respiration to differentiate between discharges originating from [[Lizard Respiratory System|respiratory]] or [[Lizard Gastrointestinal System|GIT]].
* Observe during respiration to differentiate between discharges originating from [[Lizard Respiratory System|respiratory]] or [[Lizard Gastrointestinal System|GIT]].
====Pharynx====
====Pharynx====
'''For information on the lizard's respiratory system, see''' [[Lizard Respiratory System|Lizard Respiratory System]].
'''For more information on the normal anatomy and physiology of the lizard's respiratory system, see''' [[Lizard Respiratory System|Lizard Respiratory System]].
'''For information on the lizard's sense of taste and smell, see''' [[Lizard Taste and Smell|Lizard Taste and Smell]].
'''For information on the lizard's sense of taste and smell, see''' [[Lizard Taste and Smell|Lizard Taste and Smell]].
* 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.
* Examine the tail for swellings, masses, tail tip necrosis and evidence of [[Autotomy|tail loss and regeneration]].
* Examine the tail for swellings, masses, tail tip necrosis and evidence of [[Autotomy|tail loss and regeneration]].
==Sexing==
==Sexing==
Carry out normal measurement procedures, such as rostrum to [[Cloaca|cloaca]], [[Cloaca|cloaca]] to tail tip and weight.
Carry out normal measurement procedures, such as rostrum to [[Cloaca|cloaca]], [[Cloaca|cloaca]] to tail tip and weight.
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==Literature Search==
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Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).
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[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2009/20093118384.pdf '''Neurologic examination in reptiles - Part I: Cranial nerve examination.''' Bennett, R. A.; The North American Veterinary Conference, Gainesville, USA, Small animal and exotics. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Orlando, Florida, USA, 17-21 January, 2009, 2009, pp 1766-1767 - '''Full Text Article''']
[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2009/20093118385.pdf '''Neurologic examination in reptiles - Part II: Localizing neurologic dysfunction.''' Bennett, R. A.; The North American Veterinary Conference, Gainesville, USA, Small animal and exotics. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Orlando, Florida, USA, 17-21 January, 2009, 2009, pp 1768-1769 - '''Full Text Article''']
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