Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cardiac blood sample collection from snakes.
- Journal:
- Lab animal
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- Brown, Cyndi
- Affiliation:
- Ocean State Veterinary Specialists · United States
- Species:
- reptile
Abstract
Snakes are used in various investigations of the effects of their venom on human physiology. Blood sampling is frequently an important part of these investigations. The heart is the most commonly used venipuncture site in snakes because it yields a reasonably large sample. This column describes cardiocentesis for blood sample collection in the snake.
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