Hematology and serum biochemistry for free-ranging freshwater crocodiles (Crocodylus johnstoni) in Western Australia

Titus Scheelings, Sean Williamson, Richard Reina

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Abstract

We determined reference ranges for hematology and serum biochemistry in 39 freeranging freshwater crocodiles (Crocodylus johnstoni). Animals were captured from Windjana Gorge in Western Australia and physically restrained for blood sampling from the supravertebral vein. No significant sex differences were found. Four animals were infected with a haemogregarine-like intraerythrocytic parasite.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)959-961
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Wildlife Diseases
Volume52
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2016

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