What are your thoughts on the product, Reptaid?

[NNJExotics]

Hey everyone,
I went to the Hamburg expo in pa yesterday and came across a vendor selling the product "Reptaid". It is a natural supplement that he said is used as a dewormer but at the same time to fight out infections such as URI. He said instead of using Baytril, you would use Reptaid. I am just curious if anyone has used this product before with ball pythons and your experiences?

Thanks in advance,
Javier

[2kdime]

Ive got a feeling some will consider it more a "snake oil" remedy

[TheWinWizard]

I agree with you on that.

[OhhWatALoser]

REPTAID™ is found to be effective for use against:
* Coccidia and other parasites
* Bacterial infections
*Viral infections
* Appetite Loss
* Loss of coloration
* low libido


Reptaid Ingredients:
* Olive Leaf - Helps keep colds and flu at bay, supports immune system, high in antioxidants. Olive Leaf is an excellent anti-microbial that will kill viruses and bacteria.
* Mustard Seed - Used in fevers, colds and influenza. Helps move acute conditions from the body more quickly.
* Black Seed - An overall tonic herb known for its effects on the respiratory system, stomach and intestinal tract, kidney and liver, and the circulatory and immune system.
* Pau D’arco - South American herb that is used for parasites and fungus. Also used for dry cough, anti-inflammatory and blood cleansing. We also use this herb for it’s anti-bacterial properties. Large doses or continued use of this product can cause miscarriage in pregnant animals.
* Cloves - To rid the body of any microscopic parasites and soothes the intestinal tract. Strong disinfecting action.
* Grapefruit Seed Extract – Used as a parasitic for small parasites. Has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties. For more information go to www.biochemresearch.com.
* Alcohol - To bring out the properties in the herbs and preserve the tincture.
* Distilled Water.
* A single 1 ounce bottle contains 300 doses.

Reptaid™ is designed to help your reptile overcome viral, bacterial and microscopic infections without the complications one would get from more traditional treatments. It is well known in the reptile world that traditional medications can have limited success and debilitating side effects. While undergoing traditional treatments for parasitic infections, reptiles can experience loss of appetite, lethargy, hydration issues, even organ damage. Reptaid™ is a blend of herbs that is gentle to the system, and is found to be beneficial to the health and well being of reptiles.*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

honestly to me it sounds more like a airborne type of thing to me

[spitzu]

* Appetite Loss
* Loss of coloration
* low libido

They forgot to mention that snakes treated with it have been known to produce new morphs and crap gold nuggets.

[OhhWatALoser]

They forgot to mention that snakes treated with it have been known to produce new morphs and crap gold nuggets.

actually it makes sense....

animals that aren't eating well or have low libido because they are sick, IF it actually works and makes them feel better they start eating again and moving around. I don't think you should give it to your animal because its not eating well.

the color thing is probably referring to animals where diet can effect their color, but feed your animal the correct diet and this is also not needed

Also i just looked and the domain they list "For more information go to www.biochemresearch.com" and its just an ad site, this draws a lot of red flags to me, fake references hm......

[snakesRkewl]

Ive got a feeling some will consider it more a "snake oil" remedy

Agree, now they just need a horse drawn cart and some more "herbal" crap to throw on the cart and they can relive the old days scamming people on the road(oh wait, they have the internet....)

[mommanessy247]

naturally i'm automatically leary of the herbal stuff that boasts at being better able to treat such serious things like infections, etc.
"dont take those antibiotics with all those side effects. take this stuff. it's natural and gentler then those conventional pharmaceuticals."

no thx i'll take my chances with a few side effects.

[sgath92]

naturally i'm automatically leary of the herbal stuff that boasts at being better able to treat such serious things like infections, etc.
"dont take those antibiotics with all those side effects. take this stuff. it's natural and gentler then those conventional pharmaceuticals."

no thx i'll take my chances with a few side effects.

Arsenic, hemlock, and nightshade are 100% natural too lmao