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i have a pair of 04 red i need to treat and need to know how much to give.
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1.1 super kids Memfis Lance and Linda May(co-dom)

Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that has been around for a long time and has a few problems associated with it. First, due to it's lengthy existence, many species of bacteria have developed a resistance to it. Secondly, of all the aminoglycosides, it probably has one of the smallest spectrums of activity against pathogenic bacteria. And lastly, all aminoglycoside antibiotics are quite toxic, but gentamicin is slightly more toxic than the others in the group. If you must use an aminoglycoside, amikacin would be a better choice. It has a much better range of bacteria susceptible to it than gentamicin, and is slightly less toxic. Tobramycin is also another aminoglycoside that is a possibility and is sometimes used as an alternative to amikacin. Bloods are more sensitive to aminoglycosides, so dosages should be half for them (1.25 mg/kg) than that used for other python species, and no more frequently than once every 72 hours. Also, always have fresh water readily available to your snakes when using aminoglycoside antibiotics.

Due to the above toxicity concerns, unless there is a good reason for using an aminoglycoside, there are other cephalosporin and quinolone antibiotics that would be safer to use. Make sure you consult a qualified reptile vet before starting any drug treatment. Good luck.

Kelly

Hey,
I would consult the best herp vet on the planet if there is one near you and work with him/her or heed Kelly's suggestions very carefully; she really knows her meds. I have in the past worked with Gentamycin and have had good results, but the use of such a drug choice now a days, should be considered very carefully. There are much better drug choices and options available for keepers and your choice is certainly not one of them and if used improperly can do more damage than good. My choice of drugs are Baytril, Amakacin, Ceftazidime and several other cephalosporin drugs available from your vet.
-Angel
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Evil Canevil

this is all i have on hand and i have no way of finding and paying for a real herp vet.they are just not around hear.i thank you very much for your input!!!but this is what i have and i still have a few sick bloods and balls.i have not used it thanks to your help.but is there a dose i could use to help my snakes??i read that to little or to much can be bad.so sould i just see if the heat will fix them or see if this med will help any at all.so do i put it in the trash or give it???????if this was the only think you could do how would you do it?? thank you tons!!
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ball pythons,pastel,het&PH albino,het&PH hypo,PH pieds,PH clown,and norms!!
borneo ST,black,& red blood pythons
garter snake morphs
bull snake morphs
w.hognose morphs
e. box turtles
1.1 super kids Memfis Lance and Linda May(co-dom)

It would obviously be your choice whether to administer or not, and I must emphasize that vet consultation is highly recommended. Also remember that gentamicin is toxic and definitely a risk. Just be sure to re-read my previous post on dosages and precautions. If the infection doesn't seem too serious at this point, you could always try heat and humidity treatment initially. Good luck.

Kelly