451: Method One

About this episode

The episode discusses recent wildlife trafficking news and the use of methadone for analgesia in reptiles.

News: Nigeria seizes more than 1,600 exotic birds in one of the biggest wildlife trafficking busts in years Supersized stick insect discovered in high-altitude trees in Australia Main Topic: Methadone for analgesia in Reptiles Determining an analgesic agent for reptiles can be problematic. This week we discuss the use of methadone in reptiles. VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store VetGurus Shop Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items. All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production costs. So the bonus for you is that you get some great merchandise and you feel good inside for supporting us – win:win. So click on this link and get shopping. Order now: VetGurus Shop . Say Hi! Send us an email: VetGurus@Gmail.com. We love hearing from our listeners – give us a yell now! Become a Patron Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by ‘throwing a bone’ to the VetGurus – a small regular donation to help pay for our production costs. It’s easy; just go to our Patreon site. You can be a rabbit.. or an echidna.. one day we are hoping for a Guru level patron! https://www.patreon.com/VetGurus Support…

People in this episode

Hosts: Brendan Carmel, Mark Simpson

Topics covered

• wildlife trafficking
• exotic birds
• analgesia in reptiles
• methadone use
• veterinary medicine

Keywords

• wildlife trafficking
• exotic birds
• methadone
• reptiles
• veterinary medicine
• analgesia
• Australia
• Nigeria

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Mentioned in this episode

Products: methadone

Places: Nigeria, Australia

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