This is not the case as ectotherms generally have higher ejection fractions than mammals (~ 80%) and mammal-like blood pressures are generated in the sponge-like ventricles of such diverse animals as tunas, python snakes, varanid lizards and crocodiles [13]. Indeed, stroke work per gram ...
of maintenance, especially for lizards and small snakes, and Herptek is more commonly used for bigger species [12,13]. However, this type of maintenance involves significant space constraints, which can result in diminished animal welfare and reduced expression of species-specific behaviors [14,15...