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==Handling==
==Handling==
[[Image:Iguana_restraint.bmp|150px|thumb|right|'''Iguana restraint''' (Copyright © RVC)]]
[[Image:Iguana_restraint.bmp|150px|thumb|right|'''Iguana restraint''' (Copyright © RVC)]]
Note that [[Gila Monster|Gila monsters]] and [[Mexican Beaded Lizard|beaded lizards]] have poisonous bites!
Note that [[Gila Monster|Gila monsters]] and [[Mexican Beaded Lizard|beaded lizards]] have poisonous bites!
'''For further information on handling and examination of the lizard, see''' [[Lizard Physical Examination|Lizard Physical Examination]].
'''For further information on the handling and examination of lizards, see''' [[Lizard Physical Examination|Lizard Physical Examination]].
==Chemical restraint==
==Chemical restraint==
Restraint can be induced by [[Lizard Injection|parenteral injection]] of a variety of sedatives. Ketamine is a commonly used dissociative. To facilitate intravenous induction, ketamine can be administered by [[Lizard Injection|intramuscular injection]] at 10mg/kg.
Restraint can be induced by [[Lizard Injection|parenteral injection]] of a variety of sedatives. Ketamine is a commonly used dissociative. To facilitate intravenous induction, ketamine can be administered by [[Lizard Injection|intramuscular injection]] at 10mg/kg.
==Non-chemical restraint - the oculovagal response ==
==Non-chemical restraint - the oculovagal response ==
When digital pressure is applied to the [[Lizard Eye|eyes]] of [[Lizard Classification|iguanids]] for a short period there is a decrease in heart rate and blood pressure which results in a state of torpor. Minor procedures such as radiography can then be performed. Noise or physical stimulation will arouse the iguana.
When digital pressure is applied to the [[Lizard Eye|eyes]] of [[Lizard Classification|iguanids]] for a short period there is a decrease in heart rate and blood pressure which results in a state of torpor. Minor procedures such as radiography can then be performed. Noise or physical stimulation will arouse the iguana.
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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/2007/20073120079.pdf ''' Dealing with venomous herps...!''' Paré, J. A.; The North American Veterinary Conference, Gainesville, USA, Small animal and exotics. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Volume 21, Orlando, Florida, USA, 2007, 2007, pp 1605-1607 - '''Full Text Article''']
[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2006/20063121838.pdf ''' An overview of pet reptile species and proper handling.''' Paré, J. A.; The North American Veterinary Conference, Gainesville, USA, Small animal and exotics. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Volume 20, Orlando, Florida, USA, 7-11 January, 2006, 2006, pp 1661-1664 - '''Full Text Article''']
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