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Here we are demonstrating a blood draw on a turtle with my lovely patient, @miguellatortugamexicana. 🐢 Although there are many methods of venipuncture for turtles with different pros and cons, in this instance we are using the dorsal coccygeal vein. At the end of the video you can also see a sneak peak at his red and white blood cells. #turtle #turtles #redearedslider #chelonian #tortoise #reptile #reptiles #zoo #exotics #wildlife #rescue #conservation #animals #pets #nature #vet #vetmed #veter