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I am not an expert and have not studied this is too much depth but considering body size and development of muscles, I'd say 3 to 5 hours. As you may know, it is about 12 in adults and in children aged 6 to 10 I'd say 7 to 9 hours, but don't quote me on this. This is strictly my overall judgement, sense of awareness and interpretation of previous information.

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How long does rigor mortis last?

Rigor mortis typically sets in within 2-6 hours after death, peaks around 12 hours, and generally dissipates after 24-48 hours. The duration can vary based on environmental factors and the individual's health and muscle mass.


How long before livor mortis sets in?

Rigor Mortis, a stiffening of the muscles, usually starts to take place at around 3 hours after someone is dead with full rigor occurring at about 12 hours after death. After the 12 hour mark the rigor slowly ceases and at around 72 hours rigor disappears.


What is rigor and Livor mortis?

Livor Mortis and Lividity are one in the same, they are the collection of coagulated blood in an area. Livor mortis can help coroners or forensics specialist estimate how long an individual has been dead based on how far along or how much lividity there is. It can also tell a coroner or forensics specialist if a person has been moved, for example if someone had died on their back lividity should be present on the back, this is because of gravity, so if they find a dead body face down but lividity is present on the back it is apparent the body has been moved.


How long can a baby hold its breath before needing to take a breath?

Babies can typically hold their breath for about 30 seconds to 1 minute before needing to take a breath. It is important to always supervise babies around water to prevent drowning.


How long does a baby take to be fully developed in the mother's body?

it takes 9 months for the baby to come out and the babe eats yok wen its inside the mothers stomach :)

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How long after death does rigor mortis set in?

Provided there were no electrolyte or musculoskeletal abnormalities prior to death, the carcass should be in full rigor within 12 hours.


How long after death does rigor mortis pass?

2 an 1/2 days


How long generally does it take for rigor mortis to set in on salamanders that stay in water?

No they dont


How long does rigor mortis last in a rabbit?

How long it takes rigor mortis to set in depends on the size of the dog. The stiffening of the muscles usually begins within three hours of death and will affect small dogs much more quickly than large dogs.


How long before rigarmortis sets in in dogs?

The amount of time it take for rigor mortis to set in depends on the size of the dog. Normally, rigor mortis takes 12-24 hours to set in after a dog has died.


How long before rigor mortis in squirrels?

For rigormortis to fully set in, it takes approximately 24 to 48 hours. For smaller animals, like squirrels, it may take less time.


Rigor mortis is affected by the temperature and the weight of the victim But generally speaking once a body is totally stiff at least how long has it been dead?

12 hours________Rigor mortis usually starts 2-4 hours after death but take a full effect within 6 to 8 hours. It depends on several factors like the genetics, the level of fitness of the person and the level of physical activity the person has undertaken before death and as you said, temperature has an effect too.


How long after a pets death does the body become stiff?

When rigor mortis occurs and how long it persists depends on the temperature of the animal's body as well as that of its surroundings. Owners may or may not encounter this phenomenon when their pets die. It is not the contraction of muscles after death but a chemical reaction that results in the hardening of protein filaments in the muscle fibers within 6 to 12 hours and then relaxes those muscles again in 18 to 36 hours.


How long does rigor mortis take to set in small animals?

Much more quickly than in humans. I'm not a professional in either human or animal fields but here are some things that I do know: The smaller the (mammal) animal, the faster the respiration and the faster the heart rate. Rigor mortis is a process of muscles contracting because the energy production system is powered by oxygen. Logically, this means that when a small furry animal stops breathing, the oxygen will be lost from their systems more quickly than in a big animal, and so rigor mortis will be quicker. My cat died yesterday and it took less than two hours for rigor mortis to set in, from last time seen up and walking around to when I got home from school and found him under the couch. While I worked at the zoo last summer, I dealt with many dead animals- for a baby caribou, it took closer to four hours, for pygmy rabbits, less than one. I find the logical processing of the situation sometimes takes away the hurt.


How can you tell if your cat is dead?

A cat that has died will not be breathing, moving or responding to you, and depending how long the cat has been dead might be a little stiff from rigor mortis from setting in.


How long does a dog have to be dead before rigor mortis occurs?

The severity of rigor mortis can be used to estimate a time of death. Shortly after dying, the muscles lose their permeability of calcium ions in the muscles and the muscles as a result stiffen. It can take a few hours for rigor mortis to fully set in.


How long does is take for rigor mortis to set in for hamsters and how long does it last for because im not sure if my hamster is dead or not?

Rigor mortis in hamsters typically sets in within 1-3 hours of death and can last for about 12-24 hours before the body relaxes again. If you're unsure if your hamster is dead, look for other signs such as lack of breathing or heartbeat, lack of response to stimuli, and a lack of body warmth. It's also a good idea to consult a veterinarian for guidance.