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When euthanasia is the only sensible option for the animal, you will obviously want to carry out the procedure in the most humane way. Acceptable methods include:

When euthanasia is the only sensible option for the animal, you will obviously want to carry out the procedure in the most humane way. Acceptable methods include:

*Lethal injection - sodium pentobarbitone is an effective and humane method of euthanasia in reptiles at mammalian doses. IV or ICo [[Lizard Injection|injections]] are acceptable. [[Lizard Injection|Injections]] should not be made intracardially or into the lungs as this is regarded as painful and irritant. Intractable snakes can be sedated with ketamine. ICo and IM are adequate but duration to effect can be variable.

*Lethal injection - sodium pentobarbitone is an effective and humane method of euthanasia in reptiles at mammalian doses. IV or [[Lizard Injection|ICo injections]] are acceptable. Injections should not be made intracardially or into the lungs as this is regarded as painful and irritant. Intractable snakes can be sedated with ketamine. ICo and IM are adequate but duration to effect can be variable.

*Physical methods involving concussion are acceptable and the blow must be given with such force as to cause cessation of brain activity.  

*Physical methods involving concussion are acceptable and the blow must be given with such force as to cause cessation of brain activity.