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==How to inject snakes==
Parenteral methods of treatment include intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous and intracoelomic. Ensure that the snake is adequately hydrated prior to the injection. Give the injections between the scales and use a small gauge needle.
*Subcutaneous - The site for subcutaneous injections is the skin lateral to the ribs. SC injections are the route of choice in small snakes.
*Intramuscular - The site for intramuscular injections is the musculature lateral to the spinous processes.
*Intravenous - The site for intravenous injections is the ventral tail vein.
*Intracoelomic - Snakes do not have extendible cavities like lizards. Only small amounts can be given ICo and should not be given if space-occupying lesions are present.
[[Category:Lizard_Therapeutics]]
==How to inject snakes==
Parenteral methods of treatment include intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous and intracoelomic. Ensure that the snake is adequately hydrated prior to the injection. Give the injections between the scales and use a small gauge needle.
*Subcutaneous - The site for subcutaneous injections is the skin lateral to the ribs. SC injections are the route of choice in small snakes.
*Intramuscular - The site for intramuscular injections is the musculature lateral to the spinous processes.
*Intravenous - The site for intravenous injections is the ventral tail vein.
*Intracoelomic - Snakes do not have extendible cavities like lizards. Only small amounts can be given ICo and should not be given if space-occupying lesions are present.
[[Category:Lizard_Therapeutics]]