ABSTRACT 



The differential absorption, in the hind limb and neck was 

 evaluated in six Atlantic ridley turtles. A commonly used excre- 

 tory uroqraphic iodinated contrast material was injected subcuta- 

 neously and serial radioqraphs were obtained. The 5-min and 

 70-min films were evaluated independently by five radioloqists. 

 The data obtained were compiled and the mode, mean, and range for 

 the hind limb and neck absorption rates were analyzed. The neck 

 site showed more rapid absorption than did the hind limb. 



Further, the area of the urinary tract was serially radio- 

 graphed in these animals to evaluate whether the urographic 

 contrast agent would opacify the tract. No opacification of the 

 kidneys was seen on serial films made up to 2h hr after injec- 

 tion. 



