Oh I also forgot to add, if you talk to the vet, he/she might want to switch antibiotics to something like Fortaz. Depends on the vet. Like I said, mine did 2 rounds of Baytril and if that didn't clear it up, then it would be a new culture time to make sure it isn't something new and then probably an antibiotic switch. You got to remember also, antibiotics are harsh for a reptiles system. Sure they work but they pretty much wipe out good gut flora too. You should be using a probiotic as well. For a snake, maybe sprinkle some on her rat or mix some with some water and then inject it into the rat. I give my snakes probiotics every few months as just a "boost". Same with my beardie. Its good your snake hasn't lost its appetite. That is a big plus bonus.
Oh woops, guess I missed the Tazicef part. Ok so now I wonder why your vet prescribed 2 antibiotics after a culture was already done. All that is going to do is create a bacteria that will be resistant to both Baytril AND Fortaz. Usually its just one antibiotic and if that doesn't cure it, then you always have others to fall back on without creating a super bacteria. Oh well, guess your vets knows best as I'm not one
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