Related Experiment Video
Updated: Apr 20, 2026
05:03
Author Spotlight: Effective Rapid Blood Perfusion in Xenopus
Published on: May 16, 2023
5.7K
Reptile hematology
1Zoological Health Program, Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460, USA.
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Exotic Animal Practice
|November 26, 2014
Summary
Hematology principles apply to reptiles, but their unique blood cell morphology and various influencing factors make interpretation challenging. Comparing results to species-specific reference ranges is crucial for accurate reptilian hemogram analysis.
Area of Science:
- Comparative hematology
- Herpetological medicine
- Veterinary diagnostics
Background:
- Basic hematology principles are applicable to reptiles.
- Reptilian blood cell morphology differs significantly from mammals and varies by species and staining.
- Interpreting reptilian hemograms is complex due to numerous influencing factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the application of mammalian hematology principles to reptiles.
- To highlight the challenges in interpreting reptilian hemograms.
- To emphasize the importance of species-specific reference ranges.
Main Methods:
- Review of mammalian hematology principles.
- Analysis of reptilian blood cell morphology.
- Identification of factors affecting reptilian hemogram values.
Main Results:
- Reptilian blood cell appearance varies greatly compared to mammals.
- Factors like venipuncture site, season, hibernation, captivity, and environment impact hematologic values.
- Standard mammalian hematologic interpretation requires adaptation for reptiles.
Conclusions:
- Mammalian hematology provides a foundation for reptilian diagnostics.
- Accurate interpretation necessitates understanding reptilian-specific factors and morphology.
- Utilizing species, gender, and environment-specific reference ranges is essential for reliable reptilian hemogram analysis.
Related Concept Videos
01:20Overview of Hematopoiesis
12.6K
Hematopoiesis, or blood cell production, is a vital biological process that begins early in embryonic development and continues throughout life. This process generates the various types of cells found in blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets from hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs).
Developmental Phases of Hematopoiesis
Initially, HSCs are formed in the embryonic yolk sac, a critical site for early blood cell production. These stem cells subsequently migrate to other...
Developmental Phases of Hematopoiesis
Initially, HSCs are formed in the embryonic yolk sac, a critical site for early blood cell production. These stem cells subsequently migrate to other...
12.6K
01:21Hematopoiesis
10.2K
The process of blood cell formation is called hematopoiesis. Hematopoiesis starts early during development, on the seventh day of embryogenesis. This phase of hematopoiesis is called the primitive wave, wherein the extraembryonic yolk sac allows the production of erythroid cells and endothelial cells from a common precursor called hemangioblast. The erythroid cells provide oxygen to support the growth of the rapidly dividing embryo. Hemangioblasts later develop into hematopoietic stem cells or...
10.2K
01:22Lifecycle of Erythrocytes
6.3K
Erythrocytes, also known as red blood cells, constantly move through blood capillaries. As a result, they damage their plasma membrane due to the continuous friction. Typically, after 100 to 120 days, erythrocytes become rigid and fragile as they wear out. As they pass through small vessels in the spleen and liver, they can get trapped and break apart into fragments.
The resident phagocytic macrophages deal with these damaged cells by engulfing them and separating their globin and heme groups....
The resident phagocytic macrophages deal with these damaged cells by engulfing them and separating their globin and heme groups....
6.3K