Blood biochemical profile of the South American rattlesnake (Crotalus durissus terrificus) in captivity



Título del documento: Blood biochemical profile of the South American rattlesnake (Crotalus durissus terrificus) in captivity
Revista: The journal of venomous animals and toxins
Base de datos: PERIÓDICA
Número de sistema: 000298740
ISSN: 0104-7930
Autores: 1
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Instituciones: 1Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales "Bernardino Rivadavia", Area de Iología, Buenos Aires. Argentina
2Fundación de Estudios Biológicos, Buenos Aires. Argentina
3Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Facultad de Agronomía y Veterinaria, Esperanza, Santa Fe. Argentina
Año:
Periodo: Dic
Volumen: 7
Número: 2
Paginación: 183-189
País: Brasil
Idioma: Inglés
Tipo de documento: Artículo
Enfoque: Analítico, descriptivo
Resumen en inglés Blood samples were collected from 180 healthy specimens of the South American rattlesnake, Crotalus durissus terrificus, in captivity. All animals were in good clinical condition. Normal biochemical reference values were established for the following: total proteins, albumin, globulins, uric acid, creatinine, urea, glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, total lipids, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, chloride, magnesium, GOT (AST), GPT (ALT), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP). Samples were obtained by venipuncture of the ventral tail vein. Values were compared with published data for Boidae, Elapidae, and Viperidae
Disciplinas: Biología
Palabras clave: Reptiles,
Bioquímica,
Serpientes,
Cautiverio,
Sangre,
Perfil bioquímico,
Crotalus durissus terrificus,
Crotalidae
Keyword: Biology,
Reptiles,
Biochemistry,
Snakes,
Captivity,
Blood,
Biochemical profile,
Crotalus durissus terrificus,
Crotalidae
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