Comparison of Anesthesia and Marking Techniques on Stress and Behavioral Responses in Two Desmognathus Salamanders

Kinkead, Karen E.; Lanham, J. Drew; Montanucci, Richard R.

doi:10.1670/0022-1511(2006)40[323:coaamt]2.0.co;2

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“…With only two exceptions (Kinkead et al, 2006;Langkilde and Shine, 2006), the studies we found focused on response parameters such as survival or locomotor performance that are of obvious interest to biologists. In contrast, the decisions of IACUCs must, under the law, focus on individual pain and distress.…”

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“…By far, the greatest likelihood of a reduction in the response parameter occurred in studies of frog recapture probability. Only two studies assessed stress responses, one (Kinkead et al, 2006) in two species of salamander and the other (Langkilde and Shine, 2006) in a single lizard species. Neither showed any increase in stress as a result of toe clipping, as measured by levels of stress hormones.…”

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Toe Clipping of Amphibians and Reptiles: Science, Ethics, and the Law¹

Perry

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Perry

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Journal of Herpetology

101

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Toe Clipping of Amphibians and Reptiles: Science, Ethics, and the Law¹

Perry

Wallace

Perry

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Journal of Herpetology

101

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“…The maximum jumping distance of frogs in the laboratory decreased immediately after VIE marking and remained lower 2 wk after marking (Schmidt and Schwarzkopf 2010). In contrast, no changes in stress hormone levels, behavior, growth, or survival were reported in captive plethodontid salamanders marked with VIE (Kinkead et al 2006;Phillips and Fries 2009). The results of laboratory studies and the field study suggest that VIE is a viable marking technique for many species, with minimal negative effects on many amphibian species.…”

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Visible Implant Elastomer as a Viable Marking Technique for Common Mistfrogs (Litoria rheocola)

2015

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Mark-recapture studies are often used to quantify rates of recruitment and survival, growth rates and patterns, and individual movement, among other things. Marking techniques must satisfy several criteria-marks should: (1) not affect the behavior or survival of individuals; (2) not cause undue pain or stress; (3) last as long as the study; and (4) be easily identifiable. Visible implant elastomer (VIE) tags can be used to mark vertebrates, including amphibians, but can move under the skin, potentially affecting readability and resulting estimates of dispersal and survival. We examined the effectiveness of VIE as a marking technique for Common Mistfrogs (Litoria rheocola) in the field over 1 yr. We determined the readability of marks over time, and evaluated effects of marking on measurements of frog movement. If marking affected mobility of the marked rear limb, we expected that subjects marked in both legs would be more strongly affected (thus, individuals should move less often), or should move shorter distances, than subjects marked in only one leg. We marked 1392 animals under the skin of the thighs in either the right, left, or both legs and recaptured 255 subjects at least once. We found that 84% of marks remained readable after 1 yr. Movement parameters were very similar between frogs marked in one or two legs. We conclude that VIE is a safe and effective marking technique for longterm amphibian studies, especially for stream-associated hylid frogs.

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“…More recently, it has been used with squid (e.g., Replinger and Wood 2007), frogs (e.g., Nauwelaerts et al 2000), salamanders (e.g., Kinkead et al 2006), snakes (Hutchens et al 2008), and turtles (Davy et al 2010). It comprises a brightly coloured, medical-grade liquid polymer, and curing agent, which when mixed produce a harmless, gelatinous substance after around 24 hours (longer at lower temperatures).…”

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Using Visible Implant Elastomer to tag insects across life stages: a preliminary investigation with blow flies (Diptera: Calliphoridae)

Moffatt¹

2013

Can Entomol

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Abstract-Visible Implant Elastomer (VIE) has previously been used successfully to tag individuals in a variety of marine and amphibious animals, earthworms, and scorpions. Visible Implant Elastomer tags were injected into third instars of the blow fly Calliphora vicina Robineau-Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae) to test its compatibility and retention across life stages. Injecting into the dorsal midline of the 11th segment (seventh abdominal segment) produced survival rates of 80%, with no significant difference in the subsequent rate of development (z 5 0.21, P 5 0.83) as compared with untagged insects. Tags remained visible and allowed identification of individuals within a feeding, intermingling aggregation (maggot mass), especially when a high-contrast fluorescent colour was used. Tags were retained across life-stage changes and were easily found in dissected adults. Résumé-Les

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Comparison of Anesthesia and Marking Techniques on Stress and Behavioral Responses in Two Desmognathus Salamanders

Cited by 31 publications

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Toe Clipping of Amphibians and Reptiles: Science, Ethics, and the Law¹

Toe Clipping of Amphibians and Reptiles: Science, Ethics, and the Law¹

Visible Implant Elastomer as a Viable Marking Technique for Common Mistfrogs (Litoria rheocola)

Using Visible Implant Elastomer to tag insects across life stages: a preliminary investigation with blow flies (Diptera: Calliphoridae)

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Comparison of Anesthesia and Marking Techniques on Stress and Behavioral Responses in Two Desmognathus Salamanders

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Toe Clipping of Amphibians and Reptiles: Science, Ethics, and the Law1

Toe Clipping of Amphibians and Reptiles: Science, Ethics, and the Law1

Visible Implant Elastomer as a Viable Marking Technique for Common Mistfrogs (Litoria rheocola)

Using Visible Implant Elastomer to tag insects across life stages: a preliminary investigation with blow flies (Diptera: Calliphoridae)

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Toe Clipping of Amphibians and Reptiles: Science, Ethics, and the Law¹

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