Effects of vitamin D3 administration on the levels of serum calcium and inorganic phosphorus in the smooth water snake, Enhydris enhydris (Schneider).

Effect of vitamin D3 administration (12,000 IU/100 g body wt.) on levels of serum calcium and inorganic phosphorus levels in the smooth water snake, Enhydris enhydris was investigated. Hypercalcemia and hyperphosphatemia was observed from day one till the end of the experiment (day 14). Maximum values were recorded on the 4th day followed by a steady decline.