My vet says I should bring my baby King in for worming in a few weeks. What do ya'll know about this? He is a knowledgeable herp vet but I hadn't read this anywhere yet.
I bought the snake from a breeder at an expo. and she is healthy so far.
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worming?
cjhaus
Jun 06, 2006 02:11 PM
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cjhaus
Jun 06, 2006 02:27 PM
Here she is with her happy new owner!
He has aptly named her "Sun-Wreath".
zach_whitman
Jun 06, 2006 06:29 PM
...dont fix it. That would be my advise.
If your snake is captive bred and healthy there is no need to deworm. Either he is clean of harmful parasites, or he is in balance with his gut flora/fauna.
If he is wild caught, I would still say don't treat him unless hes sick. It doesn't sound like you have a large collection that you are worried about infecting.
cjhaus
Jun 06, 2006 07:17 PM
Right, we just have the one snake.
What does de-worming encompass?
guttersnacks
Jun 06, 2006 07:52 PM
about another $75 to $100 on the bill. Plus an office visit fee. You could take a fresh stool to them and they can check it under a microscope, but they'll charge you for the fecal too. I honestly just wouldnt bother unless the snake gets thin REAL quick despite a voracious appetite.
The wormer is an oral liquid the snake is fed somehow or a shot possibly.
I agree with the "if it aint broke" plus the fact that it's captive bred. Just dont feed it any mice the neighbors brought you that they caught in live traps in their attic.
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cjhaus
Jun 06, 2006 08:53 PM
THANKS for the advice. These forums have been very helpful.
xelda
Jun 06, 2006 10:11 PM
Reptiles can act perfectly healthy but still have a lot of intestinal parasites. Moreover, it's very easy to miss the subtle symptoms if you're not used to raising snakes. If you see any poop with strange discoloration, unusual consistency, if the poop ever looks bloody or fatty or smells particularly bad, then you may want to get it checked out. Keep an eye out for any mid body swellings that aren't caused by meals. And shop around for a good vet. Animal hospitals and general vet clinics are the ones that overcharge because people pay that kind of money for cats and dogs. I know herp vets that charge $25-$30, throw in complimentary fecal tests, and don't charge for medication depending on what is needed.
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