official respitory infection thread

[bigballs]

youre right that they may be unaware but i know people that believe that correcting the husbandry issues will cure the infection(which we all know is not true).
and i dont take meds either...

[Entropy]

I'm really slow in reading some threads...
However I have heard of quite a few people who successfully use Tylan to treat RIs, it'd be interesting to have some of them post about their experiences.

[Schlyne]

The RI's I've had to get treated were treated with Fortaz.

[snakeLVR]

Just wondering if there is a particular time of year , or season, when RIs seem to be more prevalent, like flu season with people.

[Adam_Wysocki]

Just wondering if there is a particular time of year , or season, when RIs seem to be more prevalent, like flu season with people.

Yes, winter ... cold temps cause RI's ... keep your snakes warm and you'll never see them ... ever. And if you think you're temps are "perfect" and they're still getting RI's, you probably are missing something.

Hope this helps.

-adam

[djslurp1200]

Yes, winter ... cold temps cause RI's ... keep your snakes warm and you'll never see them ... ever. And if you think you're temps are "perfect" and they're still getting RI's, you probably are missing something.

Hope this helps.

-adam

That was dead on the nail!

[snakeLVR]

Thanks Adam, that was a big help!

[bigballs]

and what about humidity?

[rmune0750]

u gotsta go to tha Vet if ur snake has an RI...there is no udda option

[bigballs]

how easy is it for a bp to catch an RI? can they get it in a day or does it take time? can one stressful event or improper husbandry for a short duration cause it?