Originally Posted by KittyKatSuperStar
Hi there! I'm new to the forum and unfortunatly my two carpet pythons have both got respiratory infections.
I took them to the vet on Friday and she gave them antibiotics and after taking them back today, she said that my 3yr old CP had gained a bit of weight whilst my baby had lost a tiny bit more but felt that they were still in the same condition as before the weekend.
I've heard from a lot of other snake owners that antibiotics often hasn't worked for them and wondered what the general opinion between other owners was. Also, for those who have used antibiotics how long did it take for the RI to clear up? I'm really, really worried about them so any advice is more than welcome (obviously I have also raised temperatures etc).
Thanks!
what antibiotic was it. i have had great sucess treating ball pythons with ceftazidime. baytril is similar to cipro which is given to humans. its very harsh but kills both gram positive and negative.
does anyone have experience with injection anti paracitics?
also i have noticed that snakes eat better after given the ceftazidime.
