Reptile · Tiliqua scincoides · typical adult weight 0.25–0.60 kg
Insulin (NPH/Vetsulin) is dosed at 5–10 IU/kg IM, ICe q24-72h in blue-tongue skinks, per Stahl SJ. Diseases of the reptile pancreas. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2003;6:191-212. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.260 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Insulin (NPH/Vetsulin) is used in blue-tongue skinks for Hyperglycaemia / diabetes mellitus. Routes documented in blue-tongue skinks: IM, ICe. A typical adult blue-tongue skink weighs 0.25–0.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Insulin (NPH/Vetsulin) in blue-tongue skinks, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Vetsulin, ProZinc, Humulin N
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM, ICe | 5–10 IU/kg | q24-72h | Hyperglycaemia / diabetes mellitus | Weak | Stahl SJ. Diseases of the reptile pancreas. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2003;6:191-212. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.260 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Facilitates cellular glucose uptake by binding insulin receptors, activating glucose transporters. Regulates carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism.
Hypoglycemia is the most dangerous adverse effect. Dose individually based on blood glucose curves. Vetsulin (porcine lente) for dogs, ProZinc (PZI) often preferred in cats. U-40 vs U-100 syringes — use correct syringe.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for blue-tongue skinks may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Insulin (NPH/Vetsulin) dose range in blue-tongue skinks, with cited source references: IM, ICe 5–10 IU/kg q24-72h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Insulin (NPH/Vetsulin) in blue-tongue skinks: IM, ICe.
Insulin (NPH/Vetsulin) is indicated in blue-tongue skinks for: Hyperglycaemia / diabetes mellitus.
These are general warnings for Insulin (NPH/Vetsulin) across species; consult the blue-tongue skink dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Hypoglycemia is the most dangerous adverse effect. Dose individually based on blood glucose curves. Vetsulin (porcine lente) for dogs, ProZinc (PZI) often preferred in cats. U-40 vs U-100 syringes — use correct syringe.
Why a species-specific page? Insulin (NPH/Vetsulin) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in blue-tongue skinks — 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.