Anyone ever give a shot to a snake?

Sorry for not answering. Am sick today. I was shown by the vet on how and where to do the injection but I did one last night and really do not think I did a very good job. I am scared of hurting the little guy.And to answer your question he is only 78 grams. just a wee lad :D

Wow, a little guy. I think the tube idea is best. Try making sure the needle tip goes between the scales too. It's tough to get it through the skin. Not a lot of flesh on that guy to get it in, so you might want to look into short tiny needles, depending on what you already have to use.
Good luck.

I've given shots to everything from a 1.5' king snake to a 7.5' dumerils boa.. usually by myself. I find that the less you can restrain the animal, the less they will squirm, hence making it easier. The shots don't seem to bother them much, so what I did was support the front third of the snake's body in my one hand, while I inject with the other.

Him and me are on a better understanding of the needle now. I gave him his shot tonight and everything worked out fine. I am just worried as one of the needles broke before I could get it back to him so I am one needle short. Hope that does not hurt his medication.

You should be able to get an extra needle from your vet.. mine would always put a few extras in just in case something like that happened.

well I called my vet and asked them if one needle is a big deal and they told me with all the screw ups and everything I do trying to get him as I am nervous if he seems like he needs more to come in and they will give me more so