Exotic Animal Formulary5

(mg/dL)
Uric acid (mg/dL) 0.5 (0-1.2) 1.1 (0-2.7) 0.6 (0-1.8)
a
Listed values are median followed by either min-max or a confidence interval in parentheses depending
on reported methods and the authors’ judgment from the available evidence, unless a single value
indicating n=1, or a range that is not enclosed in parentheses indicating a reported reference interval.
b
Albumin is measured by colorimetry (e.g., bromocresol green) and globulin value is calculated unless
otherwise indicated (PEP=protein electrophoresis).
c
Remarkably high reference ranges for Ca (mean, 159 mg/dL; range, 30-337 mg/dL) and P (mean,
35 mg/dL; range, 8-69) have also been reported. 85
d
Can be elevated in gravid females 189,286
e
These data were obtained from iguanas housed outdoors with unfiltered sunlight.
f
Adults.
g
Calculated from data.
h
Juveniles.
Table 4-11
Environmental, Dietary, and Reproductive Characteristics of Reptiles. 117,284,322
Species
Environmental Preference
Temperature a-c RH (%)
Diet d
Method of
Reproduction e
Gestation/Incubation
Period (days)
Snakes
Ball (Royal) python
(Python regius)
Boa constrictor (Boa
constrictor)
Garter snake
(Thamnophis
sirtalis)
King snake
(Lampropeltis
getulus)
Sand boa (Eryx sp.)
Lizards
25-30°C
(77-86°F)
28-34°C
(82-93°F)
22-30°C
(72-86°F)
23-30°C
(73-86°F)
25-30°C
(77-86°F)
70-80
(use
humidity
box) g C Ov 90
50-70
(use
humidity
box) g C V 120-240
60-80
(use
humidity
box) g C V 90-110
50-70
(use
humidity
box) g Op/c Ov 50-60
20-30 C V 120-180
Bearded dragon 21-35°C — I—young Ov 65-90
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