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crotalus75
at Sat Nov 22 19:30:40 2003 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by crotalus75 ]
I rarely have any sort of reptile health problems, but one of my gaboon vipers has slowly become a problem feeder. He has been feeding well until a couple of months ago. He was exposed to elevated temperatures in a move, but otherwise has been perfectly healthy and cage conditions are optimal (78 to 81 ambient temp, soaking 1 or 2 times weekly, etc). He is housed with a female who is the same age, but now about 2 times his mass. She is a vigorous, healthy eater with no problems. I am wondering if the exposure to elevated temps caused him to stress and allowed a parasite load to develop causing him to stop feeding properly. I am aware that gaboons are susceptible to stress and resulting parasite load. If this is the case I have no venomous vet anywhere near me. I also cannot get fecal samples, because he is not defecating regularly since he has stopped feeding properly and I dont want to wait until he does to get treatment. What kind of anti-parasitic drugs can be administered in a situation like this (Panacur, Flagyl, etc??)? What other info and options should I know?
thanks,
TW
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 Gaboon Viper health question - crotalus75, Sat Nov 22 19:30:40 2003
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