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*In secondary gout, acquired disease interferes with the [[Uric acid|uric acid]] metabolism. Terrestrial reptiles are predisposed to secondary gout since nitrogenous waste is excreted as [[Uric acid|uric acid]].
*In secondary gout, acquired disease interferes with the [[Uric acid|uric acid]] metabolism. Terrestrial reptiles are predisposed to secondary gout since nitrogenous waste is excreted as [[Uric acid|uric acid]].
In snakes, kidney disease often leads to the development of the [[Visceral gout|visceral form of gout]].
In snakes, kidney disease often leads to the development of the visceral form of gout where uric acid crystals (tophi) are deposited in subcutaneous and internal tissues.
'''For more information on excretion, see''' [[Lizard and Snake Excretion]].
'''For more information on excretion, see''' [[Lizard and Snake Excretion]].