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Misinterpretation of laboratory data is a risk owing to the limited hematologic and serum biochemical values available for this species.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Objective: <\/jats:bold> The aim of this study was to determine hematologic and serum biochemical values for wild Spectacled Caimans from the Venezuelan plains.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Methods: <\/jats:bold> Blood samples were collected form the caudal tail vein of 100 Spectacled Caimans (40 males and 60 females) from the plains located in the State of Apure. Values for RBC count, PCV, hemoglobin concentration, WBC absolute and differential counts, and thrombocyte counts were obtained using manual methods, and RBC indices were calculated. Serum biochemical analysis included measurement of alkaline phosphatase, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, and creatine kinase activities and concentrations of total protein and albumin. Comparisons between sexes were analyzed using the Mann\u2013Whitney test.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Results: <\/jats:bold> Reference values for wild Spectacled Caimans were determined. Minor differences in hematologic values, particularly for RBC counts, were found compared with previously published values for this species. Serum biochemical values were similar to those available for other crocodilians. There were no significant differences between males and females.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Conclusions: <\/jats:bold> Minor differences between the values obtained for wild Spectacled Caimans and those previously published for this species may be related to differences in methodology and environmental conditions. 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