Question about meds for RI

[momoffive]

is your snake improving? is the fortraz working?

[BullsBPs]

is your snake improving? is the fortraz working?

I think it is too early to tell with just two shots in. I have handled him in the same way that produced the mucus the first two times, and after 20 minutes nothing came out. I have him qt'd from others, and none of my others are showing a sign of anything thank goodness.

I was glad I caught it early, and took him right in for both his health and my others. I usually handled him last anyways because he is the last one that I got. Looking back it was a good thing I did this.

[j_h_smith]

A few years ago I bought a Greek Tort from out of state. When the tort arrived, he was blowing bubbles. I've got a great Herp Vet. He gave me some Baytril and showed me how to administer the meds. I remember him telling me to get the diabetic needle deep into the back thigh. He also told me that if I were to ever use it on my snakes to make sure I got it deep into the muscle. He said I could burn the snake without going deep into the muscle. I do know that he premixed the Bayril with Saline, so I wouldn't have to sorry about doing it.

Hope this helps!
Jim Smith

[p3titexburial]

I also caught the RI fairly early--and I mean really paranoid neurotic early--the day he started clicking and had a couple wheezes (and a bit of bubbles in the mouth,) off to the vet the next day. After 2 shots of Fortaz, he's stopped clicking and wheezing altogether (but just to be safe I think my vet will continue it on a one month treatment) so it may depend on a combination of how severe the RI is and how well the snake reacts to the antibiotic.

Of course, he's starting to hiss at me (which he hasn't done since the day he came home with me) every time I open the tub so that may be an unfortunate side effect.

To be fair, I'd probably hiss at the crazy limbed giant that hurts me every time my house's roof is torn off.

[Big Gunns]

I also caught the RI fairly early--and I mean really paranoid neurotic early--the day he started clicking and had a couple wheezes (and a bit of bubbles in the mouth,) off to the vet the next day. After 2 shots of Fortaz, he's stopped clicking and wheezing altogether (but just to be safe I think my vet will continue it on a one month treatment) so it may depend on a combination of how severe the RI is and how well the snake reacts to the antibiotic.

Of course, he's starting to hiss at me (which he hasn't done since the day he came home with me) every time I open the tub so that may be an unfortunate side effect.

To be fair, I'd probably hiss at the crazy limbed giant that hurts me every time my house's roof is torn off.

That's not being "paranoid neurotic"...that is what everyone should do.

[BullsBPs]

I agree with BG on that one.

If it were your child you would take them to the doctor if something was wrong. So should you with the animals/ pets you take responsibility for.
You did the right thing.