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Uncomfortable post

MikeST Apr 14, 2004 02:07 PM

I have a problem which I think I should deal with.

I have a 34" alligator .
He has some pretty extreme health problems that are not getting better.
Infection, Some type of skin-degenerating problem.

despite repeated visits to a well know local vet. He seems to now be sort of wasting away.
Is there a humane way to euthanize?
I don't want this to drag out.

Replies (2)

Bill Moss Apr 14, 2004 05:55 PM

Read the information at the following link, it should be helpful to your decision-making.
Euthanasia of Reptiles

BrianSmith Apr 14, 2004 06:44 PM

Have you tried putting Tetracycline (sp?) in his water first? This might help to erradicate water based and or his topical bacteria. You can get many different forms of Tetracycline based antibiotics at most feed stores for very cheap.

>>I have a problem which I think I should deal with.
>>
>>I have a 34" alligator .
>>He has some pretty extreme health problems that are not getting better.
>>Infection, Some type of skin-degenerating problem.
>>
>>despite repeated visits to a well know local vet. He seems to now be sort of wasting away.
>>Is there a humane way to euthanize?
>>I don't want this to drag out.
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