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[Forever Constrictors]

Now I was hoping to make my first post something fun and interesting, unfortunately it won’t…… I have been fighting an upper respiratory infection in my 09 female lesser for the better part of about 9 months with out results. After countless trips to the vet and loads of money spent on cultures and meds, I am still at square one. Her most recent treatment has been going on for a month straight, every 72 hours she gets her injection of Fortaz. Only thing is she is still sneezing and wheezing. She is housed in a Vision rack, on paper towels that is powered by a brand new Helix. Temps are checked daily, not to mention I live in AZ so it’s not like it gets cold around these parts. I have had snakes in the past that recovered very well from RI’s, but this is getting ridiculous I am almost at my wits end but far from giving up. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

Brian G.

[Inugohan]

I unfortunately don't know enough about RI's to make an accurate comment however it seems like you are doing everying right. Infact the main reason I wanted to comment here was because I felt like saying something about the lesser itself. I have to say that is probably my favourite lesser I have ever seen. I am very picky when it comes to snakes so when please, if at all possible, pull her through! I am totally serious when I say she is the greatest looking lesser in my mind. I wish you the best of luck, she is amazing! ~Caylan.S.~

[disabled.101]

She is a beaut. I wish you the best of luck and I hope she recovers soon. Seeing as you sound like you know what you are doing I am assuming she is quarantined? Aside that I don't know what else you could do. I have never had to deal with an RI but from what I read it is up to the snake to pull through.
Best of luck and I hope she recovers soon.

[Alice]

Bryan, based on what you've mentioned, I am assuming that you have upped her temps significantly. I've found that upping the temps helps as much as the meds. I live in Florida and it gets hot here too but I still pull anyone with even a hint of an RI out of their regular rack and guarantien them in a tub with their own individual heat that I set a lot higher than usual.

Good luck and let us know what happens. She is just beautiful!

[Kysenia]

The two RI's I have dealt with have been treated with a combination, or two injection set , one of baytril and one of fortaz, the are two seperate injections every 72 hours and they have worked extremely well, hope this helps

[GoBoilers]

One thought (if the vet hasn't already tried this) is to nebulize the antibiotics...ie put her in a chamber and aerosolize the antibiotics so that, when inhaled, they can go directly to the source if the infection.

[aureptiles]

Unfortunately, I don't have a solution to offer. I just wanted to say that I sincerely hope your lesser makes it. It looks 90% similar to mine with that banded pattern and light creamy colors. They might be related! (I got mine from a Canadian breeder who got it from a breeder in Washington.

Best of luck to you and your lesser and keep your hopes up!

[Forever Constrictors]

I unfortunately don't know enough about RI's to make an accurate comment however it seems like you are doing everying right. Infact the main reason I wanted to comment here was because I felt like saying something about the lesser itself. I have to say that is probably my favourite lesser I have ever seen. I am very picky when it comes to snakes so when please, if at all possible, pull her through! I am totally serious when I say she is the greatest looking lesser in my mind. I wish you the best of luck, she is amazing! ~Caylan.S.~

Thank you for your kind words she is definitely a keeper, and there is no way I would give up on one of my snakes, she will pull through it's just going to take a little more time and money of course. thanks again!

Brian G.

[Forever Constrictors]

Bryan, based on what you've mentioned, I am assuming that you have upped her temps significantly. I've found that upping the temps helps as much as the meds. I live in Florida and it gets hot here too but I still pull anyone with even a hint of an RI out of their regular rack and guarantien them in a tub with their own individual heat that I set a lot higher than usual.

Good luck and let us know what happens. She is just beautiful!

Alice, thanks so much for your input. I have upped her temps but not significantly and she is kept dry as a bone, I will most definitely put your advice in to action. thanks a bunch and ill keep you posted.

Brian G.

[Forever Constrictors]

One thought (if the vet hasn't already tried this) is to nebulize the antibiotics...ie put her in a chamber and aerosolize the antibiotics so that, when inhaled, they can go directly to the source if the infection.

Huh, that seems like a really good Idea, have you or any body ever done this before? And no my vet has not mentioned such a treatment yet. I will talk to him next time I get her refill. Thanks again!

Brian G.