eosinophils).14,15 The blood chemistry diagnostic
tests demonstrate that creatine phosphokinase
increases during stress due to capture.Additionally,
changes in the levels of cholesterol and
triglycerides vary depending on the stressor,
although generally these tend to decrease.
Hyperglycemia has been reported in stressed
crocodilians and ophidians, and increased
hematocrit,red blood cell count, sodium, chloride,
and potassium levels have been reported in
terrapins subjected to hyperosmotic stress .Acute-
phase proteins,which are produced in response to
inflammation and infection have also been
associated with the regulatory activity of the HPA