the rectal body temperature of a rabbit is 37oC-39oC
for safety
Rectal is more accurate because it takes the core body temperature.
In terms of accurate, it is assumed the questioner means with respect to core body temperature. Skin temperature is influenced by the ambient (air) temperature, and is therefore not an accurate reflection of the core body temperature. Positioning the thermometer under the tongue yields a close reflection to core body temperature, but this procedure is not always practical, especially with infants and animals. Rectal temperature measures the temperature inside the body cavity, and is therefore a very accurate reflection of the true core body temperature. Furthermore, the rectal temperature can be readily obtained in most cases.
All pet rabbit breeds, including the Mini Rex, should have the same internal temperature. A rabbit's rectal temperature should be between 99-104F (37.2-40C). If the rabbit's temperature is higher or lower than this, immediate veterinary care is necessary. See the related question below for more info and helpful links.
No. You only add a degree when taking a axial (under the arm) temp. This is because the axial temp is taken externally, so it only gives a close approximation of the body's internal temperature. Since oral temps are taken from inside the mouth, they give you the accurate internal body temperature without having to add anything.
The body temperature of a rabbit ranges between 101 degrees Fahrenheit to 103 degrees Fahrenheit (38.3 degrees Celsius to 39.4 degrees Celsius). This temperature is normal for a rabbit.
The normal body temperature of a rabbit in degrees Celsius is: 36.8 °C - 41.4 °C.
The normal rectal temperature is 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit, or 35..7 degrees Celsius. However, a wide range of normal human body temperatures have been observed.
The normal rectal temperature for a dog is between 100.5F and 102.5F.
The normal rectal temperature for dogs is between 100.5F and 102.5F.
The normal range for a dog's rectal temperature is between 100.5F and 102.5F.
ear, oral, axillary or rectal are locations it can be measured