Bradycardia during Death-Feigning of Heterodon platyrhinos Latreille (Serpentes)

Bradycardia occurs during death-feigning in Heterodon platyrhinos. Its onset is abrupt and is closely associated with body inversion. Recovery is gradual, and heart rate has usually risen to between 40 and 60 beats/minute before righting occurs. At room temperature (23-26 C) all but 3 of 26 death-fe...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of herpetology 1974-04, Vol.8 (2), p.157-164
1. Verfasser:	McDonald, Harry S.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Bradycardia Electrocardiography Heart rate Herpetology Predators Reptiles Snakes Specimens Sympathomimetics Toads
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