I've read that I need to take a liver sample if i need to look for signs of IBD in my burmese. But I have two problems, 1.My vet is going to help me with the procedure, but he knows nothing about snakes. (neither does any1 near me) so we need to do it solely from internet and book anatomy diagrams. I read that I need a liver sample to send to the lab if i want them to check for ibd, but i don't know how to take a liver sample! help!!! and 2. I've also read that there isn't any tests for IBD, but I know there is, can any1 suggest a lab I could send my samples to? Any information on diagnosing IBD without any herp vets around would be greatly appriaciated

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• How to take a liver sample - atherisquamigera, Thu Sep 14 17:43:19 2006
• RE: How to take a liver sample - chrish, Thu Sep 14 17:47:17 2006
• RE: How to take a liver sample - polosue25, Sat Sep 16 12:08:52 2006
• Locate a Liver - Rivets55, Sat Sep 16 14:06:23 2006
• I assumed the snake was already dead./np - chrish, Mon Sep 18 00:06:52 2006
• RE: I assumed the snake was already dead./np - Rivets55, Mon Sep 18 10:15:41 2006
• RE: I assumed the snake was already dead - atherisquamigera, Mon Sep 18 17:41:43 2006