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R.I. in a burm
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by venomrob on January 21, 2010
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I have a burm that i have had no problems with in the three years I have had it but now I believe she has a respiratory infection. This morning she had bubbles coming from her mouth(looked like excess spit) I fed her yesterday with no problem. I dont have a vet near me that looks at reptiles that I know of. Im near charlott nc. The cage conditions have not changed and I have always kept her on aspen bedding. I keep temps at 85 during the day and 75 or so at night. Is there something I can do at home to correct this. I think there is something called baytril but do not know how to use it.
Rob
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by Cro on January 21, 2010
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Rob, go to this thread:
http://www.venomousreptiles.org/forums/Experts/40048
There, I think you will find the information you are looking for.
Best Regards
John Z
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by venomrob on January 21, 2010
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Thanks jon but one more question, for the tylan 50 when it say 5mg/kg thats is saying 5mg per kg of snake right?
Rob
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by Cro on January 21, 2010
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That is correct Rob. So, you will have to find a way to weight the snake, and do a bit of math.
And you will have to get some syringes that measure within the right range.
The good thing is that the tylan works well, and if you raise the temps a bit, and keep the snake hydrated, and start getting that medication into it, that there is a very good chance that you can cure the snake.
Keep us informed as to how you progress with this.
Best Regards
John Z
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by venomrob on January 21, 2010
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OK thanks jon, one more question. Where is the best place to "stick" them? She is about 9 feet if that helps. I've had snakes my whole life and never had this problem. Its scary to me. I will keep you posted.
Rob
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by Cro on January 21, 2010
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Rob, if the snake is 9 feet long, I would try to inject it about 5 or 6 feet back from the head, near where the hips would be if a snake had hips.
And I would inject about one third of the way down from the spine. You kind of want to angle the needle at a angle, from the back to the front. The idea is to get the medication into the meat between the ribs, and not punch past them. A short needle like is used for insulin works well, and I would prefer to give several injections, each using part of the dose.
At least that is how I have given injections in the past, and it has worked for me. Some of the vets who read this site might jump in with more detailed directions and locations.
Watch this video on YouTube. Even though it shows drawing blood from the belly of a snake, you would use the same type angle with a injection, except I would do that up into the tissue on the sides.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcopwbXWSIE
Best Regards
John Z
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by venomrob on January 22, 2010
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Update. Last night I turned up the heat and it seems to have helped. She doesnt have any bubbles and her breathing is normal, like she isnt struggling to breathe. There also wasnt any "coughing" like I heard the night before. I also got her out and her usual hissing didnt put any bubbles out either which is great because yesterday there was alot. I ordered the meds anyway figuring she will still need them.
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by Cro on January 22, 2010
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Rob, having the meds on hand is a very good idea.
Respiratory problems often happen in tropical animals when they get a bit too cold.
Sometimes raising the temperature and humidity will allow them to recover on their own, but, sometimes they need medication.
Keep an eye on the snake, and keep her warm. That way you can act quickly if the problem comes back.
When an lung infection turns into pneumonia, it will kill a snake very quickly.
Best Regards
John Z
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by venomrob on January 22, 2010
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Im checking on her frequently. When I got home from work she looked fine having no bubbles from nostrils or mouth but I got her out and she did her usual hissing and a few bubbles were coming from the front of her mouth but NOTHING like yesterday. I also pried her mouth open and there was no goo in it and from my reading I've been doing that seems to be a good thing. My wife did find a vet nearby so we are going to take her there in a couple weeks when we can afford it. (tax return) Even if the meds work and cure her, I still want to do it and have a bacterial test done, stools tested and all of that just to be safe. Ill start doing this with all my snakes and whatever ones I get in the future.
Rob
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