Blood biochemical profile of Boa constrictor in captivityBoa constrictor snakes are among the most commercialized unconventional domestic animals in Brazil, following a global trend. Veterinary clinics are undergoing a transformation, requiring more specialized knowledge in specific areas. For this reason, this study aimed to study the blood chemical profile of this species. Forty healthy adult snakes (Boa constrictor) were selected and distributed into two groups, males, and females. Glucose, urea, creatinine, symmetric dimethyl arginine (SDMA), uric acid, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase, creatine kinase (CK), alkaline phosphatase, gamma glutamyltransferase, total bilirubin and fractions, triglycerides, cholesterol, total protein, albumin, globulins, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, chloride, potassium were measured in serum. The biochemical profile results were described as mean and standard deviation, generating reference values for the Boa constrictor.
Keywords:
reptiles; Boidae; blood biochemical profile