Exotics
Veterinary practices are often more hesitant to deal with snakes than with other pet reptiles, yet for the most part capture, handling and restraint is probably the easiest in these reptiles
Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures cannot be administered until you and your staff can safely handle and restrain the lizard patient. This article reviews patient transport and defense mechanisms of the lizard, including tail autotomy, as well as protective gear and restraint techniques.