>>Oldherper, after reading your reply I realized a few errors in my writting. Metronidazol is 250mg/capsule! This was a typing error and I apologies to all who may have read it. Unfortunatly, I do not have reference to the absorption rate of metronidazol in vegetable oil. This technique has worked for me in the past, however, you make a very good point and I will be more careful in the future when suggesting personal techniques. As for the use of preservatives I should clarify myself. I did not mean to speak out against their use. The point I was attempting to make was that the Veterinarians that I have visited as a client and worked for, prefer the samples to be as fresh as possible and without preservatives (if possible of course). This is what I meant when I said "from my experience." I did not mean to imply that such methodes will not work, nor had I any intention of downplaying their use. I stand corrected! Thank you again for your reply.





My main concern was that someone would read that and actually dose their snake at 250 mg/kg, which would probably prove fatal. I knew it was a typo on your part, but wasn't sure everyone else would realize that.



As far as the use of preservatives, there's probably no real concern. The average pet snake owner isn't going to have access to these preservatives, nor will they know how to apply them. The most likely thing is that they will speak to a Veterinarian and he or she will advise them to refrigerate it or bring it in fresh. Most Veterinarians will even provide a Fecalyzer to collect and store the sample.


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