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Feast and famine: MRI reveals secrets of animal anatomy

Scientists have used Computer Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI to reveal, for the first time noninvasively, how a snake adapts its internal organs in preparation for a big meal and during digestion, until it has disappeared completely. The images could be valuable supplements to traditional textbook sketches, diminishing the need for invasive research and dissections.

Read full article here... (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100629193121.htm)

That's interesting. I always wondered why CT or MRI weren't used with reptiles. Although I DO suppose it's pretty cost prohibitive.

That's interesting. I always wondered why CT or MRI weren't used with reptiles. Although I DO suppose it's pretty cost prohibitive.

No doubt when the vet wants $60 just to walk in the door!

Great information, thanks for posting.