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Hematology, blood chemistry, and bacteriology of the free-ranging Mexican beaded lizard (Heloderma horridum)
David Espinosa-Avilés1, Víctor Manuel Salomón-Soto, Socorro Morales-Martínez
1Zoológico Guadalajara, Avenida Paseo del Zoológico 600, Guadalajara, Jalisco 44390, México. despinosa@zooguadalajara.com.mx
Abstract:
Blood samples from 16 adult, wild Mexican beaded lizards were obtained for complete blood count and serum biochemical analysis. In addition, both oral and cloacal swab samples were collected and submitted for bacteriologic culture. This is the first report of hematologic and bacterial data from free-living beaded lizards. This information will serve as baseline reference values for future health assessment studies in conservation, captive breeding, and research programs.
