Hematology and Serum Biochemistry for Free-ranging Freshwater Crocodiles ( Crocodylus johnstoni ) in Western Australia

J Wildl Dis. 2016 Oct;52(4):959-961. doi: 10.7589/2015-03-064. Epub 2016 Jul 19.

Abstract

We determined reference ranges for hematology and serum biochemistry in 39 free-ranging 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.

MeSH terms

  • Alligators and Crocodiles / parasitology
  • Alligators and Crocodiles / physiology*
  • Animals
  • Australia
  • Fresh Water
  • Hematologic Tests / veterinary*
  • Western Australia