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Breathing is controlled differently in reptiles to mammals and this has important considerations for [[Lizard and Snake Anaesthesia|anaesthetics]].

Breathing is controlled differently in reptiles to mammals and this has important considerations for [[Lizard and Snake Anaesthesia|anaesthetics]].

*'''Anaerobic metabolism''' - Reptiles can function to a large extent with anaerobic metabolism. They are able to survive with increased lactate due to their buffering system. Compensatory factors may conceal respiratory disease until it is advanced. Reptiles are capable of breath-holding and may be difficult to induce with volatile agents in an induction chamber.

*'''Anaerobic metabolism''' - Reptiles can function to a large extent with anaerobic metabolism. They are able to survive with increased lactate due to their buffering system. Compensatory factors may conceal respiratory disease until it is advanced. Reptiles are capable of breath-holding and may be difficult to induce with volatile agents in an induction chamber.

[[Category:Lizard_Physiology]]

[[Category:Lizard_Physiology]]

[[Category:Snake Physiology]]

[[Category:Snake Physiology]]