POLL: When do you got to the vet?

I take mine to the vet when something is wrong with them that I cant fix. Its hard to find a herp vet though that knows what they are talking about.

RI and injuries are the only time my vet sees my herps. I got a tortoise a few years ago, that came out of the box blowing bubbles. The seller didn't take any responsibiliity for this. That's when I learned to administer antiboitics via syringe.

Jim Smith

I take them when there is a problem, but each has been for a physical at least once. I took them in as I got them for a general once over and to establish them as patients.

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Originally Posted by j_h_smith

I learned to administer antiboitics via syringe.

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I just learned how too! My IJ had an infection in/on his head/nose, so I learned the art of snake-shot-giving. He had his last shot last night :)

Annually, except for emergencies, (like when Muffin stuffed her face with 2 adult mice):) I go to a great Vet and they have emergency service as well as a 24 hour consult line. We're pretty fortunate, but is on the East side of the Twin Cities and its the only one. They service all the herps for the Zoo's too because they are a large surgical center and most of the Herp DVM's chose to practice there.

You didnt add the option of going to the vet if its an import.

Only time I will take a snake to the vet is if it is showing signs of illness or if I purchase an import and I am not certain it has been treated for internal parasites.

Depending on the herp and its age, either a yearly checkup, or just a yearly fecal. The vet techs love that I keep records.