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*Intake of food and water should be monitored so that they can later be used to assess the postoperative recovery.  
 
*Intake of food and water should be monitored so that they can later be used to assess the postoperative recovery.  
 
** '''Lizards''': as regurgitation is rare in these patients, starvation is not necessary.
 
** '''Lizards''': as regurgitation is rare in these patients, starvation is not necessary.
** '''Snakes''': regurgitation is more likely to occur in a snake that has recently fed, therefore fasting is recommended if the snake's condition allows it. Duration is related to size of animal and frequency of feeding; this may be from 12 hours upwards.  
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** '''Snakes''': regurgitation is more likely to occur in a snake that has recently fed, therefore fasting is recommended if the snake's condition allows it. Duration is related to the size of the animal and the frequency of feeding; this may be from 12 hours upwards.  
 
*The use of water baths or electrolyte solutions in the days prior to a procedure may be beneficial in ensuring that a suitable state of hydration is present.  
 
*The use of water baths or electrolyte solutions in the days prior to a procedure may be beneficial in ensuring that a suitable state of hydration is present.  
 
*As in any species, stress should be kept to a minimum, and preplacing a catheter before induction is recommended.  
 
*As in any species, stress should be kept to a minimum, and preplacing a catheter before induction is recommended.  
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