With the lizard restrained in lateral recumbency, a needle is inserted in a caudal direction behind the tympanum 5. These blood collection sites can also be used for intravenous injections.

I watched it coming out and my phobia began. I can’t even look at needles on the TV and refuse to have any blood tests or injections. This fear has steadily worsened over the years and I ...

The multi sample needles provide a closed system in which the blood enters the tube without contact with the external environment. It is one of the components of vacuum blood collection system.

Studies involving ferrets necessitate knowledge of proper blood collection ... remove the needle quickly and allow the ferret to become calm before making any additional collection attempts ...