Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Tricaine Methanesulfonate is used in bearded dragon for Amphibian/fish anesthesia (reference). Routes documented in bearded dragon: IMMERSION. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Tricaine Methanesulfonate in bearded dragon, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: MS-222, Finquel
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMMERSION | 0 50-100 mg/L for fish | Single immersion | Until desired plane of anesthesia | Amphibian/fish anesthesia (reference) | Strong | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
Need the exact dose for your patient?
These ranges are per kg. Enter your bearded dragon's weight to get the precise dose and draw-up volume — unit and concentration math done for you.
Sodium channel blocker absorbed through gills and skin. Provides sedation, anesthesia, and immobilization in aquatic species via neural blockade.
Aquatic species (fish, amphibians). Buffer solution to neutral pH (acidic otherwise). 21-day withdrawal for food fish. Wear gloves (skin irritant). Monitor opercular 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? Tricaine Methanesulfonate 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.