• One should never assume that because someone owns an animal, he or she knows how to handle it properly. • Therefore, only trained hospital staff should be involved in proper restraint of the animal being examined. • Experience and preparation facilitate the proper handling of most reptile and amphibian patients. • Amphibians produce various secretions (e.g., mucus) to protect themselves against opportunistic pathogens. • Disruption of skin secretions by abrasions caused by mishandling or desiccation of the skin may allow other infectious agents to gain entry.
Handling and Restraint
Overview and Goals
Preparation: Important Checkpoints
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