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Colchicine
at Thu Nov 3 11:36:11 2005 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Colchicine ]
I believe what you have here are two opposite extremes, neither one of which I recommend. Generally, you want to reduce moisture to treat respiratory infections. I don't understand the 1st recommendation of removing the water bowl. I seriously doubt that a modest sized bowl will contribute significantly to the relative humidity. As you may now, a respiratory infection is a very serious illness for a snake. The last thing you want is for the snake to get dehydrated while it is fighting off life-threatening infection! Water bowls are typically a source of pathogens for captive herps, so it becomes imperative you keep it clean! Bleach it 3 times a week.
The 2nd recommendation is off-base. High humidity? Only 85? I think temps should be in the 90s, especially for something native to the tropics. Maybe Jim McDonald has some recommendations. I am including a link to my post on hognose temps, which has some very applicable parts.
Click here for the link...
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RE: Respiratory infection conflicting treatment (help) - Colchicine, Thu Nov 3 11:36:11 2005