Lizards

shedding of epidermis/scales at regular intervals

Define ecdysis

inability or irregular/abnormal shedding

Define dysecdysis

tear or release entire skin, loss/release of tail

Define autotomize

3 chambers: 2 atria 1 ventricle

How many chambers does a reptile heart have and what are they?

blood flows from caudal portion of the body directly to the kidneys prior to the heart

What is a renal portal system?

vertical and horizontal

numerous limbs, branches and plants

What habitat should an arboreal lizard have?

used for vitamin D3 synthesis and calcium absorption

Why are UVB lights so important?

preferred optimal temperature zone

What does POTZ mean?

the temperature range of normal physiology

What is POTZ?

hyperphosphatemia

What can hyperparathyroidism be caused by?

inflammatory or improper husbandry

How can bacterial/fungal diseases occur?

yellow fungus

What is Nannizziopsis spp.?

keratinophillic

very contagious (zoonotic but rare)

euthanasia common outcome

What is so dangerous about yellow fungus?

bearded dragons

What species most commonly sees Nannizziopsis spp.?

iguanas, bearded dragons, chameleons, family varnidae

What species does metabolic bone disease commonly affect?

gradual onset

prognosis depends on severity

What is the progression and prognosis of metabolic bone disease?

calcium and vitamin d3 supplement

How do you treat metabolic bone disease?

colon, oviduct, urinary bladder, combo

What can a cloacal prolapse include?

no true uterus

What is different about the female reproductive system?

live birth

Define viviparous

horns

What makes a jackson chameleon sexually dimorphic?

pre-cloacal pores

What makes some geckos sexually dimorphic?

femoral pores

What makes iguanas sexually dimorphic?

cotton balls over the eyes and vetwrap around head

used for large iguanas, restraint for radiographs

What is the vasovagal maneuver and when is it used?

easy, due to glottis visible at base of tongue

(NO CUFFED TUBES)

Intubating a lizard is _____ d/t…

respiratory depression

they dont breathe on their own under anesthesia

What respiratory issue is common during anesthesia?

pinworm

What parasite is only problematic in heavy burdens?

chiggers

What parasite concentrates in protected skin folds?

diarrhea

What does giardia cause?

ventral coccygeal, ventral abdominal, jugular, cranial vena cava

What are the venipuncture sites?

green top only

What blood tube is used?

spica splint, modified robert jones, ball bandage

What bandages can be used?

distal fx of limbs

What is modified robert jones bandage used for?

carpal, tarsal and digit fx

What is ball bandage used for?

IC

What euthanasia site is best practice?

IV, IC, occipital sinus, ICe, parietal eye into brain

What are all possible euthanasia sites?