Marking Method  
The method of marking of your animal will depend on a number of factors, many of which will depend on the species being investigated.

Additionally, your choice of mark should be influenced by your reason for marking the animal and the potential impact of the mark on the animal and on your study.

General considerations include:

  • permanency of mark
  • trauma
  • direct influence of the mark or tag
  • size of tag
  • legibility

 

Image - marked reptile