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I was just wondering if theres a way to deworm at home..I've read that people do it all the time but I dont know what they use..does anyone on here do it at home??? I know a vet is best but I was just wondering..thanks in advance
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0.1 wife
0.4 kids
2.0 kids
0.1 columbian redtail (gravid) 6ft
1.0 pastel 6 1/2 ft
1.0 burmese 10ft
1.0 redtail baby
0.1 surinam(purple)
50 rats
3.4 dwarf hamsters
1.1 dogs
0.2 farret
8.24 mice
1.0 guinie pig
0.2 cats

Have you seen eggs or segments in fecal samples? I personally would not treat a snake for worms unless I have identified a problem. Fenbendazole at 25 mg/kg and Droncit at 8 mg/kg will eliminate the vast majority of nematode worms, tapeworms, and flukes. Dose once every two weeks for three doses. You may need to get these drugs through a vet and probably use them under vet supervision unless you are already familiar with their use. Also, if you can't do your own fecal analysis on the snake, you will need to go through the vet anyway. Good luck,

Kelly

just got a surinam last night and has alot of weight loss alot i fed and am waiting for it to go so i can check and get a sample to the vet if need be..just so i know what do i need to look for?? is there a link i can go t ofor the info?? I looked and found nothing thats why i asked on here..thanks for any help..joe
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0.1 wife
0.4 kids
2.0 kids
0.1 columbian redtail (gravid) 6ft
1.0 pastel 6 1/2 ft
1.0 burmese 10ft
1.0 redtail baby
0.1 surinam(purple)
50 rats
3.4 dwarf hamsters
1.1 dogs
0.2 farret
8.24 mice
1.0 guinie pig
0.2 cats