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Where's the best spot?

misfitz Jun 05, 2003 06:58 PM

I have to give my snake some injections..
Im giving it Taylan for its U.R.I. due to being around another snake that had it, she also caught it..

Anyhow I got the stuff to do it the snake weights about 200kg or soo and im going to inject .03 cc

My question is:

Give it everyother day?
Wheres the best spot to give this shot? just a tad (down from haead) about two fingers or so?

Lemme know!

Replies (3)

sparke303 Jun 08, 2003 07:02 PM

200kg???!!!! That's a BIG snake...you should have your vet help you, because that thing will go after you!

misfitz Jun 08, 2003 07:46 PM

My mistake..

Im stupid its a smaller ball python, like a half year old
Anyhow wheres the best spot to do this in your opions!

Sparke303 Jun 09, 2003 12:36 PM

Some time ago I had to inject my Retic every other day for his mouth rot. If I recall, my vet said to go 1/4-body length back from the head. To be safe, you should call your vet (or someone else knowledgeable) and ask for their recommendation. I believe that you want fatty tissue, of which there is very little in the "neck" area.

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