Vet trip...something's not right...

It seems very odd to me that there could be that level of deformity, and have the x-ray look perfectly normal. I agree that you should get a second opinion.

Strange.. yeah I've never heard of MBD in a snake before. I highly doubt that a UV light is required..

Here's a nice reptile vet directory if you haven't seen it already: http://www.arav.org/Directory.htm

Im no vet or anything close but if your saying your snake looks exactly like the one in the picture then you prolly have the same problem... if this vet doesnt normally see snakes then I'm probably going to assume hes never taken a snake Xray and doesnt know the difference between a normal looking Xray and a messed up one. If you cant find another vet I would go back there if they bayatril doesnt work and ask if he can prescribe you whatever the person in that article got... But im with the others... look for a herp vet. Good luck.

If the vet can take a radiograph, then he can easily look at bone density. It's not hard. If the snake had MBD, which is highly unlikely unless you deboned every single prey item it ate, then the skeleton would be less opaque on the radiograph. You would see grey tones in the bones instead of them being white and uniform.

Definitely find another vet and I wouldn't give that Baytril unless there's an actual reason to.

Hmmm...I am not sure what to do now...lol.

Here's a list of services Spot recieved:

Exam/Consult
Radiograph 1st Plate (There were two pictures he showed me, he said he'd take two and only charge me for one.)
Baytril Inj.
Calcium Gluconate Inj.

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Originally Posted by SatanicIntention

I wouldn't give that Baytril unless there's an actual reason to.

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The Baytril is in a vile, how long will it last if I don't use it right now? Do i need to put it in the fridge?

If it's in an amber vile, just keep it in a dark cabinet and keep it room temp. It'll be fine.

What would bayatril be used for in this case?? I know when I got my first BP she got an RI and I had to give her shots of bayatril so Im wondering what it would possibly do for this lil guy?

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Originally Posted by lord jackel

As for the vet sounds like a "I need to find something wrong...so lets just say it is this" to justify my charges.

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I agree...it sounds very much like this. I would definitely look for a vet who has significant hands-on experience treating snakes and get a second opinion.

dude you need to take your snake to a herp vet or an exotics vet....

regular are morons when it comes to BP's