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on the warm side he's got a half hollowed out log and on the colder side he's got a wooden root like hide out to hide under and he's got 4 leafy tree-like plant (ceramic) he climbs in em alot. right now he's laying in them
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Originally Posted by Brandon.O
How does a vet treat a RI, ive always been curious, what do they do ??
My vet used Baytril, but I've heard reports of the FDA pulling that off the market. I'm not sure though. Its an Anitibiotic which was injected or taken in oraly after being dissolved in the drinking water. I'm sure Becky or someone would explain more.
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Vet definitely.
Baytril is one of the harshest antibiotics. My vet will only prescribe it in extreme circumstances. It is normally injected, and can leave scars at the injection site. It is painful for the snake too.
Most RIs are treated by giving antibiotic injections. Amakacin and fortaz are two common antibiotics used. My vet showed me how to give the injections. Quite simple really.
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My vet used Baytril, but I've heard reports of the FDA pulling that off the market.
Not true.
-adam
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well thank alot guys for the help.since im a noob at this do i like take my thread down or what do i do?
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No no.. leave it. The forum archives are valuable.. no sense in deleting good info!
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Originally Posted by Shelby
Baytril is one of the harshest antibiotics.
I have to disagree with you there ... Maybe at 100 mg/ml which is typically used for burms or other massive animals, but the 22.7 mg/ml solution is enough for ball pythons and is extremely effective for treating respiratory infections. It's safe enough to use on gravid females and effective enough to clear up even severe RI's in a few weeks. Amikacin is also good, but very hard on a ball pythons renal system.
For severe cases of streptococcus and pseudomonosis, combinations of Enroflaxin (Baytril) or Amikan and 3rd gen anti-biotics like Ceftazidime (Fortaz) and Ceftiofur Sodium (Naxcel) are proving to be amazingly effective.
-adam
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Really? My vet told me he doesn't like baytril because of the scarring and tissue damage issues.. granted, I was taking 6 and 7 foot boas to him, not ball pythons.
I wish I knew more about the common antibiotics used on snakes..
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Originally Posted by Shelby
Really? My vet told me he doesn't like baytril because of the scarring and tissue damage issues.. granted, I was taking 6 and 7 foot boas to him, not ball pythons.
I wish I knew more about the common antibiotics used on snakes..
Like I said, the 100 mg/ml solution can be very nasty, but that can be fixed via dilution.
I've never seen Baytril "burn" at 22.7 mg/ml.
-adam
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Thanks, i was totally clueless how a snake would treat i RI, Roxy was making some wheezy noieses but then i notcied she had a small piece of something in her nose(im thinkin it was a small piece of aspen in there), im pretty sure she got it out, i took her out today and didnt hear or see anything unusual. It did spook me a little though, i dont really have an awesome herp vet over here, i dont think he has much experience with snakes, or reptiles period, my mother knows him becuase of dog agility, obedience/ puppy playschool and so maybe ill call him and talk to him about it.
Where do you give them shots ? On there sides or what ?
Could you be taught how to do it and administer the med's in your own home ?
