Reptile · Trachemys scripta elegans · typical adult weight 0.20–2.20 kg
Fentanyl is dosed at 0.05 mg/kg SC not stated in source in red-eared sliders, per Kaminishi AP.S, de Freitas AC, Henderson R, et al. Antinociceptive and physiological effects of subcutaneously administration of fentanyl in Trachemys sp. (Testudines: Emydidae). Intl J Advanced Engineer Res Sci. 2019;6:311-316. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.253 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Fentanyl is used in red-eared sliders for Analgesia. Routes documented in red-eared sliders: SC. A typical adult red-eared slider weighs 0.20–2.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Fentanyl in red-eared sliders, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Duragesic, Sublimaze
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.05 mg/kg | not stated in source | Analgesia | Moderate | Kaminishi AP.S, de Freitas AC, Henderson R, et al. Antinociceptive and physiological effects of subcutaneously administration of fentanyl in Trachemys sp. (Testudines: Emydidae). Intl J Advanced Engineer Res Sci. 2019;6:311-316. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.253 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Potent synthetic mu-opioid receptor agonist (50-100x more potent than morphine). Rapid onset, short duration IV. Transdermal provides sustained release over 72 hours.
Potent respiratory depressant. Transdermal patch: 12-24 hour onset, variable absorption (shave area, do not cut patches). Controlled substance (Schedule II). Bradycardia. Fever increases absorption rate.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for red-eared sliders may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Fentanyl dose range in red-eared sliders, with cited source references: SC 0.05 mg/kg not stated in source. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Fentanyl in red-eared sliders: SC.
Fentanyl is indicated in red-eared sliders for: Analgesia.
These are general warnings for Fentanyl across species; consult the red-eared slider dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Potent respiratory depressant. Transdermal patch: 12-24 hour onset, variable absorption (shave area, do not cut patches). Controlled substance (Schedule II). Bradycardia. Fever increases absorption rate.
Why a species-specific page? Fentanyl pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in red-eared sliders — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.