I think the vet's choice of antibiotics is a good one, but some information from both the post, and from the discussion that took place in the exam room are missing (obviously... I wasn't there).

People can say this drug is better or that, but they all have side-effects. The veterinarian obviously thought that this particular snake was hydrated enough where amikacin would not be a problem.



Best advice is to follow what the vet has to say. If no improvement, return to the vet for a culture and sensitivity (if this was not already done) to find out exactly what antibiotic will be most effective against the pathogens present.



Remember, opinions are like everything else, you get what you pay for.



Ian



ps, you mentioned you really like this snake, and don't want to return it. RI's are very treatable, but make sure you husbandry is optimum. This is imperative for any treatment.

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• Boa with a R.I. - johnriz, Sat Nov 5 19:13:18 2005
• The amakiacin should clear it up, its a rather stong antiboiotic... - Locolizard, Sat Nov 5 19:19:02 2005
• RE: The amakiacin should clear it up, its a rather stong antiboiotic... - johnriz, Sat Nov 5 19:31:25 2005
• RE: Say No To Drugs - metachrosis, Sun Nov 6 07:21:09 2005
• Antibiotic treatment for R.I. - Kelly_Haller, Sun Nov 6 21:11:31 2005
• Thanks Kelly, great info to have. ...np - Locolizard, Mon Nov 7 11:58:53 2005
• A lot of responses about drug choice, but none from vets... - joeysgreen, Tue Nov 8 05:09:36 2005