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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]].

**'''Salpingotomy procedure for snakes''':  

*'''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  

# Routine skin closure

# Routine skin closure

**'''Salpingotomy procedure for lizards''':  

*'''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.

===Prevention===

===Prevention===