Turtle Microchipping - Part 1

PIT TAG (Passive Integrated Transponder)

In General

1. PIT tagging should only be done under the guidance of workers
experienced with the technique.
2. A PIT tag is injected under the skin, generally into muscle,
using a needle applicator provided by the manufacturer. PIT
tags and applicators are pre-sterilized and packaged for field
use. If the PIT is not pre-sterilized, it is important that
each tag be soaked in a nontoxic sterilizing solution (such as
alcohol) prior to use. Only one PIT tag be applied per animals.
3. Turtles smaller than 30 cm SCL will not be PIT tagged.
4. For nesting turtles, a pre tagging procedure of scanning for
existing tags must be done before applying one.