Okay Jeff, i am not gonna get into this like that, I am not denying anything, I AM saying that with proper temps and humidity requirements met, the majority of snakes would never need meds, something they definitely wouldn't get out there, even if out there is not now in here. I take all advise and use it to form my own conclusions about what I believe is best for my charges. What I find best for my charges is to first do no harm, then provide the best home I can. This, for me, includes a base temp, a secure hide or two, a way for them to cool and heat and a place to seek humidity. I think most peoples' definition of keeping is different. Large scale breeders are not hobbyists are not herpetoculturists. Each have a way that serves them best. The difference here, I think, is what is best for the snake, not what is best for us. Those who keep large numbers maybe shouldn't keep so many until they can give their charges what they need not to survive but to thrive. I know you have had many successes and I know you have had some failures as well, we all have. When a persons ability to dispense meds gets to that level, one has to wonder why they needed the meds in the first place? if you recieve a sick snake, how do you know what to dispense? I really don't see how one man's opinions can get you guys so offended when you are allowed to counterpoint here. As for the deNile thing, I live on the Nueces, lol! Really, for me, meds are not something I would dispense to my charges, if it were to come to that, I would seek a vet. But parasite loads??? I know of a way to treat for that that is very efficient and cheap. Most of my collection consists of wild caughts, the speckled kings and Texas rats seem to have heavy loads coming in, flukes for the most part, but they evacuate them and in a short time with temps and humidity gradients, they shed them on their own. Quarantine is a must, and your choices for size of caging, etc., is, your choice.
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Todd Hughes

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