need help!

[qman1126]

I got some baytril from the vet today, and im supposed to give it to my bp once a day with a shot. its IM. now i have sum1 who can restrain her while i do the shot, but, im having trouble. the vet said to get the needle under a scale then tilt the needle perpendicular to the snakes body and push it in slightly so that its into the "meat". needless to say she made it look easy >.<. im having trouble telling if im under a scale or not. any tips?

P.S. the vet said i could also switch from aspen bedding to sand..... sounded a lttle off, and ive nvr heard of that b4. any thoughts? time for a new vet lol?

[Kinra]

First off - DO NOT SWITCH TO SAND!

Secondly, I would find a new vet.

When my vet taught me to give injections, he told me to lift the needle a little and that's how you can tell if you are in. The medication he prescribes for RIs doesn't need to be injected into the muscle though. I just get it in under the skin and then inject the meds. After the first shot or two you sadly get pretty good at it.

[mastaxaph]

Sand.... Yea new vet seriously. Wow

[Evenstar]

Totally agree - new vet asap!

[qman1126]

just gave the injection, but it left a small lump at the injection site, did i not go in far enough?

[Kinra]

just gave the injection, but it left a small lump at the injection site, did i not go in far enough?

Sounds normal to me. I usually can see a lump when I have to inject my snakes.

[qman1126]

phew! ty all for the help! i turn into such a baby when it comes to my bp >.<, but shes easily my fav reptile ive evr had. thx again

[Kinra]

I hope she gets better soon.

I'm a worry wort when it comes to mine too. Anything out of the normal has me searching the internet and calling my vet.

[Hydrolicious]

Hope your snake gets better. I'm almost done treating mine. I was prescribed amakacin, however. For the most part, he seems to be clearing up. I do still see some saliva, though. One shot to go, then I'll see my vet and possibly continue treatment if they deem it necessary.