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*For information on lizard and snake anaesthesia, see [[Lizard and Snake Anaesthesia|Lizard and Snake Anaesthesia]].
 
*For information on lizard and snake anaesthesia, see [[Lizard and Snake Anaesthesia|Lizard and Snake Anaesthesia]].
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**'''Salpingotomy procedure for snakes''':  
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*'''Salpingotomy procedure for snakes''':  
 
# Left ventrolateral skin incision between the first and second scale row overlying the retained egg or foetus  
 
# Left ventrolateral skin incision between the first and second scale row overlying the retained egg or foetus  
 
# Incise oviduct and remove eggs; one or several incisions may be necessary  
 
# Incise oviduct and remove eggs; one or several incisions may be necessary  
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# Routine skin closure
 
# Routine skin closure
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*'''Salpingotomy procedure for lizards''':  
 
# The initial incision for a coeliotomy is usually paramedian. Ventral midlines incisions are possible but the ventral abdominal vein may be accidently incised.
 
# The initial incision for a coeliotomy is usually paramedian. Ventral midlines incisions are possible but the ventral abdominal vein may be accidently incised.
 
# Removal of ovaries with follicles intact.
 
# Removal of ovaries with follicles intact.
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===Prevention===
 
===Prevention===
  
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