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WALL2WALLREPTILE
at Fri Oct 12 11:18:29 2007 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by WALL2WALLREPTILE ]
oops...
Perhaps I should have phrased that differently.
Batril "STINGS" rather than burns....if you didn't dilute the medication....that probably would cause actual "burns"!?!?!
Obviously you are correct that the batril needs to be diluted!
But anyone who has seen a snake injected with baytril knows that it was uncomfortable for the animal. With Cipro you do not need to inject anything at all. Since it is orally administered.
Scars can and do occur with baytril ....usually in larger snakes....as they require a larger dose. We noted this problem in an albino blood....usually shows more in animals with lighter pigmentation.
Although I do keep bloods...this was someone else's python at the local vet's office....as well as a few other times.
I often assist with reptiles down at the vet's office. (espically for venomous reptiles)....they REALLY seem to appreciate having someone with "HOTS" experience assisting. That Vet office is owned by two doctors.
I used to work for one of the owners' of that Vet Hospital.
Nice to have friends in the right places. 
(also saw these problems with some normal blood pythons).... again some other keeper's bloods.
Good info from Becky about the soaking for proper hydration...and also about the nebulizer.
Raising or lowering the humidity often depends on the current cage conditions. Too low or too high of humidity can exacerbate the problems. (The 65-70 % humidity) level that Becky also gave was also some great information!
However, Snakes CAN cough.
They have positive respiration. (no diaphram)...while mammals have negative respiration (with a diaphram which pulls air into the lungs). And we also use more muscles than just the diaphram to cough.
Coughing is a muscular reaction.
Snakes can "cough" and "sneeze"...using other muscles.
But I sure hate to see it go that far...
Getting the culture results back from your Vet will be the best info.
Then you will know what the bacteria are, and you will have a better idea of what they are sensitive to.
That will help your vet decide the best meds to choose.
Although Baytril will work....cipro is more broad spectrum and has a better chance of treating bacteria that may already be resistant to baytril or other antibiotics.
Becky,
I have had pretty good results with Ticar for treating other types of infections. And I was able to obtain it fairly cheaply using a vet perscription...and a generic manufacturer's brand name. Hope that helps a little with the cost factor.
Cirpo also started as a Human med....and is still used as such.
But, it is now also used in Vet. medicine with great results!
(also much cheaper now from the Vet!!!)
Everyone posting here recently is sharing some great information Jen!
Hopefully this will help you out of the woods.
Good luck
Your friend,
Harlin Wall - WALL TO WALL REPTILES!
970-245-7611
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- RI -- and dose/frequency of Baytril? - JenHarrison, Thu Oct 11 23:13:35 2007
- And... - JenHarrison, Thu Oct 11 23:17:06 2007
- RE: RI -- and dose/frequency of Baytril? - RussellLe, Thu Oct 11 23:26:15 2007
- RE: RI -- and dose/frequency of Baytril? - jaysitesreptiles, Thu Oct 11 23:44:38 2007
- RE: RI -- and dose/frequency of Baytril? - reptile_king, Fri Oct 12 00:12:03 2007
- Switch meds - no? - zefdin, Fri Oct 12 10:32:37 2007
- Jen, where on the snake are you giving.. - JP, Fri Oct 12 11:13:28 2007
- Constant battle... - JenHarrison, Fri Oct 12 14:53:55 2007
- Becky (HOTRegius), how many shots?(more) - VDR, Sat Oct 13 07:06:24 2007
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RE: RI -- and dose/frequency of Baytril? - WALL2WALLREPTILE, Fri Oct 12 11:18:29 2007