Quote Originally Posted by open_eyes View Post
just to add, my vet said baytril is not ideal for treating Septicemia, cant remember the name of the antibiotic am using but ill get back to you asap. as for treating orally, that will probably stress the snake out a lot. injections are the best way, suggest to your vet that if baytrill causes reactions when injected then could he use something that doesnt? ill get back to you with the name of the one im using. in the meantime id go and get a second opinion, its took me three vets to get my bp properly diagnosed and treated. find someone whos qualified in treating herps, thats my advice.
Bayer specifically recommends subcutaneous injections for ball pythons being treated for Baytril.

Ceftazimide can be given subcutaneously every three days or so for a total of 10 doses.