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  • 08-17-2015, 02:52 PM
    Lacer990
    Ball Python RI
    Hi guys,

    This is my first post and I could really do with some help!

    I recently discovered my new ball python has got RI, so I made an appointment with the vets. Anyway they really seemed like they had no idea about snakes what so ever. In the end they gave me 5 syringes and some baytrill, which is to be administered once every 2 days.


    After the course of antibiotics there wasn't to much of a change, after going back today they gave me more baytrill but have prescribed more this time. The vet really did seem scared of snakes and clueless to say the least!


    I think he is just starting to go into shed atm, so I was wondering if it is okay to handle him to give him the meds ? I feel bad as it is forcing him to have them :(


    He's just over a year old, ive had him for over a month now.

    His temp is at 32 degrees Celsius
    And humidity is at about 70% 75%

    This is my first snake that I've kept and it is still continuing and im really worried, I really don't know what to do! Please can you guys offer some help of if you've had experience with this before :confusd: if you need any more info just let me know.

    Thanks in advance guys.
  • 08-17-2015, 03:23 PM
    bcr229
    You need a different vet, especially if he is scared of snakes and is just throwing antibiotics at an RI without doing a culture & sensitivity.

    Post your city/state and maybe someone here will know of a decent exotic specialist. You may have to drive a bit, the closest one to me is an hour drive away.
  • 08-17-2015, 03:43 PM
    Lacer990
    Re: Ball Python RI
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by bcr229 View Post
    You need a different vet, especially if he is scared of snakes and is just throwing antibiotics at an RI without doing a culture & sensitivity.

    She didn't even diagnose him with anything just gave antibiotics to me. Felt like they just wanted my money!

    I went to my reptile shop and they said that vet is s**t the nearest one is about an hour but I assume it will be worth it.
  • 08-17-2015, 04:26 PM
    bcr229
    Re: Ball Python RI
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Lacer990 View Post
    She didn't even diagnose him with anything just gave antibiotics to me. Felt like they just wanted my money!

    I went to my reptile shop and they said that vet is s**t the nearest one is about an hour but I assume it will be worth it.

    Make sure that vet knows what abx and dosages were already administered.
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