Researchers find ideal place to take reptiles’ pulse rate

Researchers find ideal place to take reptiles’ pulse rate

Cornell University researchers have discovered they can consistently measure reptiles’ pulse rate in an easy-to-reach spot on the back of the head, and that pulse rate corresponds to the heart rate in healthy reptiles. The technique requires an ultrasonic Doppler flow detector, a common instrument found in most veterinary clinics. While the location to obtain … Read more