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==How to inject snakes==

==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 [[Snake Skin|scales]] and use a small gauge needle.

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 [[Snake Skin|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.  

*Subcutaneous - The site for subcutaneous injections is the skin lateral to the ribs.  SC injections are the route of choice in small snakes. See [[Snake Skin|snake skin]].

*Intramuscular - The site for intramuscular injections is the musculature lateral to the spinous processes.

*Intramuscular - The site for intramuscular injections is the musculature lateral to the spinous processes.  See [[Snake Musculoskeletal System|snake musculoskeletal system]].

*Intravenous - The site for intravenous injections is the ventral tail vein.

*Intravenous - The site for intravenous injections is the ventral tail vein.

*Intracoelomic - Snakes do not have extendible cavities like [[:Category:Lizards|lizards]]. Only small amounts can be given ICo and should not be given if space-occupying lesions are present.

*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:Snake_Therapeutics]]

[[Category:Snake_Therapeutics]]