Quote Originally Posted by Rickys_Reptiles View Post
grrr...I'm always hesitant when I hear that. And GOOD vet will run a culture to make sure that it's the correct meds.

My advice, based on my own opinions only, is to be neurotic. Keep the enclosure clean, warm and humid. If you notice any bubbles, or phlegm on the walls of the enclosure/tub/tank... go to the vet and demand a culture.

Goodluck!
The other possibility is maybe the vet felt like he should go with a first line antibiotic and see if the condition resolves. Sometimes animals get treated symptomatically first, along with microscopic evidence prior to a culture or tracheal wash which is much more invasive. So, in the meantime keep your husbandry on point and bump or keep both the ambient and hot spot temps in the low 90's. Stay in peace and not pieces. Good luck!!