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What is the best way to treat and cure mouth rot. I am able to get all kinds of meds. Which is best.
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Thomas Jones
aligatorhunter@earthlink.net

Tiger Retics Rule!!

Initial treatment involves injections of vitamins A, C and B complex, as well as a "best guess" antibiotic (one that the veterinarian believes has the best chance of fighting the infection until the results of antibiotic sensitivity tests are available).

here ya go thomas:

Mouth Rot (Infectious or Ulcerative Stomatitis): Is a progressive bacterial infection involving the oral lining. It may begin with increased salivation. Often saliva bubbles from the mouth. Close inspection of the oral lining reveals tiny pinpoint areas of bleeding. The oral lining becomes increasingly inflamed and pus begins to accumulate within the mouth, especially among the rows of teeth. As the disease progresses, the underlying bone becomes infected and the teeth fall out. This infection must be recognized in the early stages to successfully reverse it. The hobbyist must seek veterinary help when mouth rot is first evident. The veterinarian may want to collect a saliva/pus specimen for bacterial culture and subsequent antibiotic sensitivity testing to determine the appropriate antibiotic(s) to use. A blood sample can also be collected to accurately assess the internal and overall status of the patient. Mouth rot often is an external manifestation of more serious internal problems. Initial treatment involves injections of vitamins A, C and B complex, as well as a "best guess" antibiotic (one that the veterinarian believes has the best chance of fighting the infection until the results of antibiotic sensitivity tests are available). Supportive care involves daily or twice-daily cleansing of the mouth, application of topical antibiotics, administration of fluids to combat dehydration and the possible detrimental effects of certain antibiotics, and periodic forced-feedings (using a stomach tube). Generally, snakes with heavy accumulations of pus and infected bones of the jaw are unlikely to be saved, even with aggressive veterinary efforts. You must be alert to the early stages of the disease and periodically inspect the mouth for signs of mouth rot.
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p.s. don't tell me your new tiger has mouth rot!!?!?

Oh no she is great. A guy wants to give me a 3 ft yellow head. It has mouth rot i do not want my other snakes to get it. I have not decided if i am going to get him or not. My tiger is fine and your tiger would look real nice over here in one of my cages.LOL.
>>p.s. don't tell me your new tiger has mouth rot!!?!?
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Thomas Jones
aligatorhunter@earthlink.net

Tiger Retics Rule!!

lol... she is sitting on the computer chair over my shoulder watching me type this.

How much does he want for the mouth rotted snake? I hoped that website helped a little. You may be able to quarentine him for the time he has it.

She would look better sitting on my computer desk. LOL She is a great looking tiger and i like how she is starting to thicken up.
The guy just wants to send it to me for free.I am trying to decide if it is worth the head ache.
I will trade you the big female. For that little tiger.LOL.
She will lay across both shoulders and watch you type. I can not wait for my 7 ft male to come in. He should be here next week.

>>lol... she is sitting on the computer chair over my shoulder watching me type this.
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>>How much does he want for the mouth rotted snake? I hoped that website helped a little. You may be able to quarentine him for the time he has it.
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Thomas Jones
aligatorhunter@earthlink.net

Tiger Retics Rule!!

get the snake from that guy if it's free, I mean if you don't it sounds like he is just going to let the poor guy die or something.

I like my tiger...she is getting thick. She ate a large rat yesterday. If I got your large female, what wold I breed her with??

lol.

I still am looking for a nice male for my collection.

If you don't want it (and it is female), I'll give it a try. I have a pretty good supply of baytril on hand, vet experience and more.

I don't think that mouth rot is contagious, but I would not take any chances. I also would advise against taking in any sick animals when you don't have any sick animals in your colony. Whether mouth rot is contagious or not, you don't know what else that snake may have or if it is an import with viral diseases and it just isn't worth it to jeopardize your healthy animals.

>>Oh no she is great. A guy wants to give me a 3 ft yellow head. It has mouth rot i do not want my other snakes to get it. I have not decided if i am going to get him or not. My tiger is fine and your tiger would look real nice over here in one of my cages.LOL.
>>>>p.s. don't tell me your new tiger has mouth rot!!?!?
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>>Thomas Jones
>>aligatorhunter@earthlink.net
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>> Tiger Retics Rule!!
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It isn't "Ideas" that fail or succeed,... it is the "Systems" which are instilled to launch and sustain the idea that either fail or succeed.>[Me.]

The guy said something about freezing it so it does not suffer. I did not like the idea. Bu tyou have a good point Brian. I do not need any of my snakes sick.

>>I don't think that mouth rot is contagious, but I would not take any chances. I also would advise against taking in any sick animals when you don't have any sick animals in your colony. Whether mouth rot is contagious or not, you don't know what else that snake may have or if it is an import with viral diseases and it just isn't worth it to jeopardize your healthy animals.
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>>>>Oh no she is great. A guy wants to give me a 3 ft yellow head. It has mouth rot i do not want my other snakes to get it. I have not decided if i am going to get him or not. My tiger is fine and your tiger would look real nice over here in one of my cages.LOL.
>>>>>>p.s. don't tell me your new tiger has mouth rot!!?!?
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>>>>Thomas Jones
>>>>aligatorhunter@earthlink.net
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>>>> Tiger Retics Rule!!
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>>It isn't "Ideas" that fail or succeed,... it is the "Systems" which are instilled to launch and sustain the idea that either fail or succeed.>[Me.]
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Thomas Jones
aligatorhunter@earthlink.net

Tiger Retics Rule!!