Snake Surgery Pics

    Anesthetized Black Rat Snake

     

    Incision at 2/3rds of body length (note visible muscle)

     
     

    Insertion of radiotransmitter (into body cavity) with antenna

     
     

    Insertion of hollow metal tube under skin for canalizing antenna under skin toward head

     
     

    Closing incision with sutures

     
     
     

    Incision sutured

     
     
     

    Happy snake with radiotransmitter

     
     


     

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