Oxytetracycline would probably work for some R.I. cases but other antibiotics would be more effective or have a broader spectrum of activity; (ie: Cipro, amikacin, ceftazidime). Most Pseudomonas species have been shown to be resistant to oxytetracycline and they are one of the leading causes of infections in snakes. Additionally, oxytetracycline has been shown to cause liver toxicity and embryotoxicity in other animals and so caution should be used when treating compromised or gravid snakes.

Kelly

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• Has anyone used Liquamycin (oxytetracycline) for RI? n/p - vcaruso15, Tue Feb 15 12:49:41 2005
• RE: Has anyone used Liquamycin (oxytetracycline) for RI? n/p - Jeff Clark, Tue Feb 15 13:42:12 2005
• RE: Has anyone used Liquamycin (oxytetracycline) for RI? n/p - hunterjackson, Tue Feb 15 14:05:21 2005
• Thanks Alot !!!! I appreciate the help n/p - vcaruso15, Tue Feb 15 16:45:03 2005
• Where Can Meds be Obtained? - boidmorphs, Tue Feb 15 18:47:00 2005
• perscriptions - joeysgreen, Wed Feb 16 05:46:28 2005
• Use of oxytetracycline for RI. - Kelly_Haller, Tue Feb 15 20:19:29 2005