How small an animal can I tag?

The size of an animal to be tagged using PIT tags varies and depends on the species. Fish less than 55-mm have been successfully tagged using the small 11.5-mm tags. These tags weigh about 0.1 grams. Small mice, frogs and salamanders have also been tagged with good success for years. Information about tagging techniques for individual species can usually be found in relevant biological references. Please feel free to ask us for more information.

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› Where is the best place to implant a tag?
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› How long will a PIT tag last?
› What is a PIT tag?
› What materials can a PIT tag be read through?
› Do I need to sedate/anesthetize an animal before tag implanting?
› Should my tags be sterilized before I implant them?
› Will the animal's survival be affected by the implantable tag?
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› What happens if two or more tags are in the read field?