In small mammal anesthesia, successful intubation is as crucial as it is in larger animals. Being smaller doesn't diminish the importance of procedures. The risk associated with anesthesia in a healthy dog stands at only 0.05%, whereas in a healthy rabbit, it's 0.73%, and it rises significantly in smaller exotic pets like guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, hedgehogs, and sugar gliders. Hypoxemia and apnea pose common risks during anesthesia, making intubation a valuable tool for resuscitation.The intubation technique comprises two methods first the blind technique and second the visualization technique. The blind method involves the rabbit and squirrel positioning techniques. The squirrel method is more applicable for squirrels, hedgehogs, hamsters, and sugar gliders. It utilizes a thin thread to widen the mouth and extends the neck position beyond the standard rabbit intubation approach. In rabbits, the visualization approach can be executed using the size by size or over the scope techniques. However, for smaller animals and guinea pigs, the up-and-down or guide technique proves more convenient for intubation.A lesser-known technique for intubating small animals involves crafting an endotracheal tube from a modified nasogastric tube. By incising the nasogastric tube at a 45-degree angle and cauterizing it to blunt its sharpness, this homemade tube becomes quite useful for intubating hamsters, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, chinchillas, and other tiny exotic animals. All these methods enable surgeons to perform intubation on animals ranging from 50 grams to several kilograms.