Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Metomidate is used in bearded dragon for Aquatic species sedation (applicable to semi-aquatic reptiles). Routes documented in bearded dragon: IMMERSION. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Metomidate in bearded dragon, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Aquacalm
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMMERSION | 0 5-10 mg/L water bath | Single immersion | Until sedation achieved (species dependent) | Aquatic species sedation (applicable to semi-aquatic reptiles) | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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GABA-A receptor enhancer causing sedation/anesthesia in fish. Added to water for immersion anesthesia. Rapid onset and recovery.
Fish only. Not approved for use in food fish in US. Adrenocortical suppression. Dose varies by species and water temperature. Monitor gill movement.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for bearded dragon may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Metomidate pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in bearded dragon — 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.