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| 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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| + | [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'''] |
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| + | [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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