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theslidermike
at Wed Aug 31 15:05:41 2005 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by theslidermike ]
Despite common belief, freezing herps is not considered to be a humane form of euthanasia. While it does induce a state of torpor, well before the animal dies ice crystals have begun to form in the blood and tissue, which is considered by most veterinarians to be painful and inhumane (I personally can't imagine ice crystals forming in my tissue to be pleasant, either).
The inhalation of gases such as chloroform, methoxyflurane, and carbon monoxide are considered to be humane ways of euthanasia for herps. The most commonly used (and humane) method of euthanasia for herps is the injection of barbiturates into a vein or (less preferably) the coelomic cavity.
Hope that helps
~Mike
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RE: Reptile euthanasia, what is humane? - theslidermike, Wed Aug 31 15:05:41 2005