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==Cloaca / tail base==

==Cloaca / tail base==

Check that the cloaca is free from faecal staining, discharge, oedema, erythema, masses or infection. The cloaca can be examined in larger species with a lubricated, gloved finger.  

* Check that the cloaca is free from faecal staining, discharge, oedema, erythema, masses or infection. The cloaca can be examined in larger species with a lubricated, gloved finger.  

 

* Enlarged kidneys may be palpated by this method. Endoscopic examination should be considered.

Enlarged kidneys may be palpated by this method. Endoscopic examination should be considered.

* Examine the tail for swellings, masses, tail tip necrosis and evidence of tail loss and regeneration.

 

Examine the tail for swellings, masses, tail tip necrosis and evidence of tail loss and regeneration.

==Sexing==

==Sexing==