Euthanasia

Statement of Purpose

These links and documents contain information about best practices for euthanasia.

Fishes

(Note: acceptable methods depend on institutional IACUC)

• MS-222-immersion
• Directly into formalin (5-10%) (e.g., larval fishes); see subsampling below
• Directly into ethanol (70-95%)
• Freezing (ice and water bath)

Remember to conduct any live-color photography prior to euthanizing to preserve color

Herps

MS-222 (50mg/L??) immersion (amphibians) MS-222 injection (reptiles) Benzocaine (amphibians) Ethyl acetate Directly into formalin (5-10%) (e.g., larval); see subsampling below Directly into ethanol (10%) Freezing