How to give Fluids and Injections to Lizards
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- čas přidán 30. 01. 2023
- In this video, we show how to give fluids and injections to lizards using a bearded dragon and blue tongued skink as helpers.
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Fun fact! The skin pinching tests works on, I believe, most animals but definitely mammals as well. Including humans! It's a good test to do on your cats and dogs during hot summers because it's very quick. It alone isn't a sign of dangerous dehydration (unless it just does not go back on it's own at all) just that you should make sure they have extra water out!
Very true, when I was going thru chemo, they would pinch me all the time to see if I was dehydrated. Got lots of pinches and pokes in that time, haha. Got many bags of fluids.. 😆 For a while I thought I was half ape, half porcupine.
It's a good trick to know for parents of young kids when they inevitably catch a gastroenteritis, to make sure they are not getting dehydrated to a dangerous level. For carer of the elderly too. On humans you pinch the skin on top of the hand.
@@isabelleblanchet3694 Absolutely! Very good point!
This can vary with age (at least in humans) the skin loses elasticity so this works best with children through adulthood. It is great to know if you are taking care of someone who is experiencing persistent vomiting and you see other signs of severe dehydration which are: lethargy, rapid heart rate at rest, fast breathing at rest, sunken eyes, absence of tears, lack of urination, and feeling cold.
@@MadHatta555 And abdominal cramps, pale skin, lack of sweating.
As a hazardous waste chemist, I LOVE that you mentioned proper safe disposal of needles in an approved sharps bin. There are various regulations (depending on where you live) for the safe removal and destruction of dangerous waste. It causes no end of nightmares when stuff is found where it shouldn't be, and needlestick injuries are no joke.
Human nurse tip: push air into the saline bottle (same volume as desired liquid volume) before pulling out the fluid. This ensures that the inside of the bottle has the same pressure always. Otherwise, you sometimes have to wrestle out the fluids when the bottle is near empty
wait this is incredible advice! I have to give my dog injections for his joints, and getting the fluid out was hard because the suction inside the bottle would just suck the fluid back out of the syringe. thanks!!
Great tip, especially useful for more viscous liquids!
As one human nurse to another, thanks! I was going to post this same tip myself!
I'm not a nurse but type 1 diabetic and yes, I second this comment
Nurse here as well and I was going to comment exactly the same.XD
I'm an ER doc and I am so fascinated to see the differences and similarities in reptile medicine and human medicine!!
Vet tech here! Awesome demonstration! I love seeing online teaching of exotics handling as they have the least coverage in both tech and vet school.
My one note is that you really should be switching the needle between each poke. While the needle may look sharp to us, microscopic images show that even a single poke with the needle dulls it and thus leads to a more painful injection. Also, each time you puncture a surface with a needle you introduce contaminants to it and thus increase the risk of causing an infection in the patient.
The procedure that you performed should have been done with 3 needles: one for drawing the fluid into the syringe, one for the first poke on his side, and one for the second poke on his other side. I know it seems wasteful but numerous studies have shown that it really does make a difference for patient comfort and sterility.
Hey just a recommendation for ensuring your needle is as sharp as possible: use a different needle when filling the syringe. It also helps keep the needle as sterile as possible. It also makes it more comfortable because it won’t be as dull💙
Very much agreed
yep. i use a bigger sized needle to pull medication and itty bitty sized needles for injection!
Agreed! I _take_ injections quite often, and the (albeit human) needle kits I use include both a chunkier filling needle, and a finer injection needle for these exact purposes! I don't know if animal needles come that way, as well, but you've made an excellent point, yes!! ❤️
Isn't it also recommended to use the syringes only once ? (Not counting the filling part) **Edit : I meant needle, my bad**
@@mickaelb.farlay2514 while they weren't very clear about it they do only use a syringe once but they remove the needle from the syringe to safe space in the sharps bin but the syringe is still thrown away
Hey all. Vet tech here just a helpful message if you’re unsure of if you’re unsure of where the end of your needle is and you want to make sure you’re under the skin pull back on the needle. If you get blood you’re probably in the muscle if you get air you might have got through. Under the skin should give you negative pressure
Quick recommendations!
I have been taught never to fill a syringe more than 3/4 full. That way, it's easier to push the plunger. Also, before making a SC injection, you want to pull the plunger a bit to make sure you didn't stab the needle in a blood vessel (blood will show up at the base of the syringe) or in any organs (e.g., you would see poop when pulling the plunger if the needle were in the intestines). The same is true for an IV injection; you want to pull on the plunger first to make sure the needle is in a vein.
The trick of pulling the needle back a little bit while injecting is also great for another reason: sometimes, the skin that was poked can stick to and clog the needle's hole and prevent the liquid from coming out! It has happened to me in the past and the pressure build up usually separates the needle from the syringe (then you have to start all over again)!
Hope this helps!
As a human nurse, aspirating the syringe is something I was taught not to do anymore, and was mostly related to IM anyway, as it didnt have sufficient benefit, happy to be wrong though, I dont know anything about reptile nursing.
@@nursingandoutdoors I was taught this a little over 10 years ago, primarily on birds and small mammals. Maybe the methods have changed since then, but I feel like it's a good practice for beginners to make sure you're injecting at the right spot.
I'm also a human nurse and aspirating for subq injections is definitely not standard practice. Aspirating for IM injections is still sometimes done, as I was taught. Filling a syringe all the way is definitely no big deal for human nursing. We fill syringes completely all the time and most pre-filled saline syringes are completely full. The ease with which a plunger moves has more to do with the diameter of the syringe than with how full the syringe is. That said, my patients are much bigger than a bearded dragon, so I certainly can't say all practice will translate! 😅
@@nursingandoutdoors from a pet owner perspective having watched vets administer vax and sedatives by injection, it can also depend on circumstances. Some animals will let you dither around for a few seconds, but some (mine) really struggle and fight once they feel the needle so you might need to skip aspirating just so you don't lose your shot entirely. Especially if they're large enough to be difficult to restrain!
As a vet student in the DVM program, they teach us to aspirate the needle prior to nearly all injections to be sure we are in the right spot and minimize accidents. When I gave my own antibiotic injections to my iguana I would aspirate as well. I just like to play it safe.
As someone who is (eventually) going into the veterinary field in part because of inspiration from this channel, I thank you.
I've always found Emily's enthusiasm very fascinating and addictive. Her personality and love for what she does keeps me coming back time and time again to watch new videos and to rewatch old ones. Lots of love to everyone at snake discovery, I hope you've had a wonderful day. Take care x
I know right! It's one of the things I use when I try and sell her channel to my friends. My favourite go-to phrase is "she's a crazy cat lady, but with snakes!". the love and bright enthusiasm for every part of her hobby is just so incredible
How does Emily always make her videos so entertaining and interesting. I do not have and probably will never have a bearded dragon nor am I in the veterinary field butttt this is fascinating!
She's got a true talent, that's for sure!!
And without yelling! Idk why it's a thing to shout the material as fast as you can at the camera, but I'm glad it's not here
I love the reptile soak. I started using it on my beardie when I first got him. Took the recommendation from one of your previous videos. His tail bone was sticking out and his shed was cutting circulation off to his tail. Soaking him made him way better. He didn't like bath time at first. It's grown on him. He swims around, drinks drops from my fingers/a dropper and is over all looking a lot better.
As a person who is terrified of needles, I almost fainted a few times before getting shots, watching this video was both informative and it made me feel a little better about it. Even watching shows with needles would make me squirm, so thank you for making this video.
Same, I have a phobia of needles as well- so we're not alone in watchin this
I learn so much from you guys. I'm a registered veterinary nurse in the UK and I find reptiles incredible. It would be great to show how to administer oral antibiotics to snakes as I believe this can be a little tricky.
"Electrolytes: It's what the body craves"
You guys are the best :D
I was hoping I wasn't the only one who caught that. 😂
I️ used this video in my high school chemistry class during the medical chemistry section- you posted this the day before I️ was doing a review on types on injections, drug dosage, and antibiotics! Shamelessly out here plugging your channel to my students ❤️
We did fluids at home often for our foster cats, it's definitely a very similar process. For cats we used an IV bag because there's so much more fluid, and generally we'd use their scruff since it's very easy to get the 'tent' of skin from there. Otherwise, pretty much the exact same process!
So nice that I can come home from school and watch a Snake Discovery video.
6:01 Try drawing the plunger back to the required mL before inserting it in the sterile vial. Inject the volume of air and when you draw again the fluid volume should be very near the required amount. This will prevent the vacuum lock that makes it hard to get those last doses out, and prevents collapse of some types of containers.
Perfect time for something like this! I've been binge watching vids about beardies because my dad has suddenly decided he wants to look into getting one after local pet store got a few in (naturally that means I'm on research duty lol), and we want to be fully prepared before we decide if we want to go forward with it.
While you told us about sharps containers it would be great if you gave us ideas about were/how you depose of the sharps containers. I work in a clinic and find people always asking if they can give them to us for deposal.
I would recommend for newbies and trainees to draw back on the plunger before depressing them plunger! Some people can pierce through both layers of skin on accident (more common with mammals) or accidentally puncture a blood vessel (vein artery etc). Everything looked awesome!
FIRST FINALLY💚💚💚Good afternoon 🐍nake Discovery family hope everyone is doing well!!! Emily, Ed, crew and animals I hope y’all are all having a great day!!!
My African fat tailed gecko has a vet appointment tomorrow so this was really helpful in case she ends up needing injections! I already do injections for some of my guinea pigs but they have a lot more skin to tent than a reptile 😅
You did great Emily I loved your explanation. I am a vet tech and your channel helped me so much throughout my schooling since you use a good bit of proper terminology. I love you and your videos so much! Only little thing I recommend differently is once you insert the needle pull back on the syringe to be sure you didn't hit any blood vessels. The plunger should pull back to the same position(amount) and no fluids or blood should enter the syringe. This way you are sure you are in the correct area. Oh also the skin tenting is called the turgor test and can be used on most animals and even humans. Again love your videos so much! 🥰
The timing of this video is insane. I just came home today with antibiotics and pain meds for one of my beardies that needed surgery. Will be referring back to this video for the next week :) Thanks!!!
Watching the filling the syringe process reminds me of a few months ago when I had to compete in Vet Science at Nationals for FFA! This is exactly how we had to talk and describe each step of the process at the competition
5:40 Gauges are used outside of needles as well, like wire and sink thicknesses. The way I remember how, and how gauges were originally measured, is the gauge is how many times a wire can be wrapped around itself in a single layer within a 1" tube, like a swirl. The more wraps, the higher the number, the thinner the wire. I have NO idea why they measure it like this. Personally, knowing how it's measured helps remember which number is thicker
And strangely gauge is also used to measure the caliber of shotguns.
@@leekestner1554 Oh yeah, bullets, I think all metals?, piercings..... maybe some other things I'm not thinking of
The needle gauge is the same as gauging out your ears! I went from a 22gauge to a 0gauge, where I could touch my pinky to my thumb thru my earlobe. They have since gone back to a normal, non-stretched size. :)
I was gonna say this! Same story with the gauge of wires you buy for any purpose as far as I know (electrical wiring, wire for jewelry making...) so it's just a good general thing to know!
Love these kinds of videos!! I have a diabetic dog and recently had to give my rabbit antibiotic injections for an infection, thankfully none of my reptiles have needed any injections yet 🤞
Hi folks, nice job on your video. I am a (now-retired) veterinarian who did housecalls exclusively for herptiles the past 10 years and saw them in-hospital as much as possible in the years prior to that. As such, I taught countless clients how to give various injections of medications and fluids at home and it was always a ton of fun and rewarding to see a nervous first-timer quickly become a pro. I would usually have them practice with a small amount of saline while I was present.
The one tip that I would suggest reinforcing (you did mention it briefly)-since punctured scales do not seal up nearly as quickly as mammalian skin and often times we were using minuscule amounts of liquids for the injection (less than 0.1mls was common), obviously any leakage from the injection site could be an issue. Therefore I stressed very hard that the client needed to twirl the syringe in a single direction as it was being removed which causes a plug of the subcutaneous tissue to help block the hole so the medication would not leak out. Additionally placing pressure on the injection site for 10-15 seconds or so also helps against leakage.
Granted, not a huge deal when giving a large bolus of SQ fluids to a large python or crocodilian (although I still always twirled), but could be a very big deal when giving a 0.03ml IM injection into the bicep of a leopard gecko. Those are tiny amounts of fluid and what may look like just a little drop that leaked out might have been the entire dose in some cases. I know it seem like a lot of steps to remember but if all of my wonderful 80-something year old Floridian clients can do it, anyone can! Twirl twirl twirl!!!
i got 2 jabs yesterday, one in each arm and it hurt. this video taught me nothing but i still enjoyed!
These tutorial videos are always do helpful for hopeful future reptile owners. Thank you💖💗❤️💕
Previous Bearded Dragon owner here: Bearded Dragons actually get some of their water intake from rain, which is why it's recommended that you mist your dragon. When you mist bearded dragons, they'll drink the water running down their heads and lick the glass and plants that accumulated water throughout the day.
I love this community - not only informative videos from Emily but also nice tips and tricks in the comments=)
I'm sick today and you guys are one of the only channels that can make me laugh❤❤
Bruce and Vienna did so well! Such good bbs
This brought me back to my Vet Tech days😊 Thank you! When withdrawing the meds, let’s say 5 mls, add 5 mls of air to the bottle before withdrawing the liquid. Helps keep the pressure even.
Vet tech student here (aus though) super cool of you to lend your knowledge and experience to those making a profession out of it! I myself plan to specialise in exotics and hopefully become a full fledged exotics vet, i knew all of this info already but i love how you mentioned you are actively teaching vets and techs because of your experience. Amazing
I've been watching y'all for about 5years and I've learned a LOT from y'all thx😁❤❤
I feel like that snake discovery should get 1100000000000000000000M subs since they are saving and rescuing animals
U guys are so inspirational and the reason why I started liking reptiles ❤❤❤❤
It has been a long time since I was a vet tech, but I still loved learning this.
Love the casual Idiocracy reference. I use that reference all the time myself. ❤️😂🤗
Have used so many of your videos to learn care for my own reptiles. Love these videos!
I've had to give injections to a few box turtles and that was fun, we put a foam square in the head area and then gave injections near thier arms
I just love how Emily and Ed have a lot of reptiles
That's actually cool you guys teach vet staff on this! Love it! :D
I’m currently training as an EMT and just learned how to do human injections last week.
Pro tip from my instructor: use a dull filter needle when filling the syringe. It will filter out parts of the stopper that may get stuck in the needle when you stick it through, it’s dull so there’s less of a risk of stabbing yourself (very important in the back of a moving ambulance), and since the filter needle does not touch the patient, you can reuse it to draw up the same medication because it’s not picking up those contaminants.
An amazing education video starring Emily & Ed! ❤😊
Omg that quick Idiocracy reference at the beginning has me ☠️ 😂
Great video Ed & Emily!! I don't have any reptiles, yet! I do want a few, as does my son. Been a big fan of yours for a few years now and I have learned SOO much about reptiles, Thank you for all you do! ❤
- Much ❤ from Dave & son in Alaska!
Wow, what a beautiful blue tongue
Very informative. Thanks for making this video.
Do I have a Lizard, No. Did I still watch this video three times and take mental notes, Yes…
I’ve been watching you since no even 1 mil I stopped and just found you again
Great video. Had to give my crested gecko some shots a few months ago. She and me both hated it. Great information! Thank you!
I'm gonna show yalls channel to my cousin who has and loves reptiles!
Can't wait to meet ya!!!
And Im planning on being a vet when I'm older.
Such an informative video. Thank you.
Love your channel! Emily has so much knowledge to share.
This was such a good explanation. I give my cat insulin injections twice a day and it's the same concept! Very cool to see it done on another animal - granted the insulin need is MUCH smaller thankfully (31g).
ahh i love how early i am!!💕💕 i love your channel, you and ed helped me get over my fear of reptiles and see the greatness in them, thank you❤️
Snake Discovery rocks! You guys have saved so many creatures 😊
Fascinating. I work with livestock and have administered many vaccines and medications. It's more similar than I realized with reptiles.
Very interesting video as always, Emily and Ed!!!
It would probably make you feel good to know how excited I get on Tuesdays and Fridays, waiting for you to post a new video!!! I find myself checking my phone every hour, it seems... 🥰 I missed it this time, I was probably driving when you posted. Love you guys, keep at it, you're amazing at what you do!!!
Thank you for this! I've been trying to get a job at an exotic vet to get into tech and my girl's getting daily subcu for high uric acid. So helpful. Hope to visit your facility some day!
Always learn something from watching you guys
When she said for lizards it’s the legs and snakes the upper half of the body I was like “why isn’t it the legs for snakes, too??”
…took me a minute there
This was such a great and informative video
Very helpful! Thank you.
That beardie was NOT having it! 😂
Hi I wanted to know if you could tell me a species of snakes that stay small it is easy To take carer for beginners i’ve never had a snake before I live in the UK and the house is a really small oh so you inspire me before I watch your videos I would always ask people about facts about snakes I would always be confused about why some snakes big in my something so small I’m 11 out of them watching your videos for about four years or something like that but no I’m always telling my mum and dad and friends facts about reptiles they think I’m so smart but then I say well I watch snake discovery which is about reptiles you make me so happy thank you for creating this channel😊
Brondo, what the body craves. Loved the reference, even if unintended.
@1:26 … did you just..
such a good movie 😂
Thank you for all the education!
I wish I was in a position to adopt! Both of those are amazing!
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!!
Thanks! I don't see myself needing to use this anytime soon, but I still find it helpful!
Early crew!!! Yessss 😍😍😍 Love you guys!!!💖
I love bearded dragons! Thanks for the amazing info!
Great video snake discovery big fan too!
You guys are so awesome. I watch every single one of your videos of course you live so much further away from me than most of the people to come and see you, because I live in Kelso Washington, which is right past Portland and Vancouver going north. So I just wanted to comment here. Hopefully this comment helps with the amount of comments that you have. I don’t have the money to help you or I would donate. I would definitely give you some money so I’m just trying to help in anyway that I can I love you guys. You guys are amazing and thank you for everything that you do.
I love y’all so much and I hope to see your zoo soon ❤
LOVE the Idiocracy reference 🤣🤣🤣
I saw that sneaky picture at 1:26 for a split second, had to pause it just right but LOL! Good informational video guys!
I never comment on here, but I would absolutely adopt Vienna...yes, absolutely would LOVE to have her in our family. Awesome VID, thx
My BD happily eats cilantro, it’s his favorite, so to keep him hydrated I wash his greens and only lightly dry them before they are placed in his bowl. He doesn’t seem to care and still eats his fill. 😊
So cool! I’ve always been curious about this
Interesting and helpful video 🙂👍
Awesome~👍
Thank you for the information~🤗
I love your videos ❤
This was helpful thank you
Interesting and informative !
Our animal care team has been getting quite good at giving medications and injections over the last few years. It does get a little tricky with some of the bigger animals, our tegu has bent needles before!
Thank you for sharing. Important Impressive as well.
When I had a bearded dragon I would always mix just a little iceberg lettuce in with her other greens and other types of food just to make sure she got extra water since she literally never drank, hated baths, and if I missed it her cage it would raise the humidity too much since it was a PVC enclosure. Like you said that is the only thing you should be giving them iceberg lettuce for is to hydrate them and it should never be their only source of greens but a little in there other greens for some added hydration is fine
I also had a rescue baby that was severely dehydrated and was covered in stuck shed, so I would give him baths with shedding aid and some Pedialyte in the water, unflavored of course
Do I need this knowledge? No, probably not. Was I focused completely on everything as if I was studying for a test? Yes
Great video guys
1:26 even at 0.25x speed it was still blink and you miss it but loved the idocracy Brawndo reference!
Interesting video. I just started having to give my cat fluids every other day. Similar but on a larger scale