Vetericyn Reptile Wound and Skin Care Plus | Non-Toxic First Aid Spray for Lizards, Snakes, and Turtles - 3-Ounce

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Study shows that juveniles and snakes with a weakened immune system are more susceptible to the disease. A snake’s immune system can be weakened when it suffers from malnutrition, stress, previous illness and other diseases. They can die from the septicemia in days while it may take weeks for the disease to kill larger healthier snakes. The medications listed here can be safely used without consulting a veterinarian as long as you are confident in the accuracy of the diagnosis.

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Hold your reptile at a 45 degree angle with the head pointing down. This is so that the solution will not run into the lungs. Before handling an infected snake, you might want to sterilize your hands so you don’t increase contamination to your snake. The F10 hand gel is a great choice to sterilize your hands while you are handling your animal. Use a pet-friendly first aid spray on the area or surface you are going to put your snake on. Pay attention to how your snake reacts to the products you use. If it reacts with a lot of stress, you might want to discontinue the use of the said product. 1. Quarantine the Affected Snake and Sterilize the TerrariumKeeping your pet in a wet cage for an extended period can cause scale rot. It is not the wetness of the cage that causes scale rot, but the bacteria which grow in this condition. If your snake has blisters, it could get infected. Coconut chips take the cake when it comes to snake beddings. A great example is Retichip Coconut Substrate. It is made from natural coconut chips, pet-friendly and non-toxic. Small wounds in reptiles will heal well on their own. However, if you think your pet is at risk of infection or is a weak or old individual, you can help them along with:

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Wound biopsy: In chronic wounds, it is important to rule out neoplasia or viral lesions, and may help identify an underlying fungal pathology. Save 1–2 biopsy pieces frozen to use for fungal culture or viral PCR if indicated by histopathology. Biochemical blood indices necessary for the diagnosis of liver function and functional status of the ovaries:

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Note: During breeding season, when a female reptile is gravid (carrying eggs) the stool may change. This is normal and should not be cause for alarm unless it goes on for an extended period of time. In this case the reptile could become dehydrated and will need to be seen by a reptile vet right away. The best prevention for RNS is to make sure your reptile’s environment is kept within the optimal parameters for their species, and that their diet includes enough Vitamin A. This includes maintaining correct temperature, humidity and cleanliness inside the enclosure. Pay attention to the fact that humidity can change with the change of seasons, so you may need to make adjustments as necessary according to the time of year in your area. It is imperative to never wash the snake cage and items in the same sink you use for cooking or bathing. Also, keep all cleaning items separate from your household cleaning supplies so you don’t cross-contaminate as snakes are carriers of E. coli and salmonella which is disastrous for humans.

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Important: You must correct any deficiencies that are present in the reptile’s environment. Otherwise, even if results are seen after treatment, Stomatitis will continue to be an ongoing issue. In general, wound healing in reptiles may take longer than in mammals or birds, due to a lower metabolism. It is best to keep your injured pet in a sterile and clean environment. Put them in a hospital tank or quarantine, making sure it is the right size and the temperature and thermoregulation needs of the animal are satisfied. Put paper towels down and replace as soon as there is waste so no bacteria is bred in the environment. If your pet has deep cuts or you suspect a broken bone, take them to veterinarian.

The inability of captive snakes to dry themselves. Being cold-blooded animals, snakes often seek out heat to dry themselves and improve their immunity to diseases. If a snake is not at the right temperature, its immune system suffers and it cannot fight off a belligerent intruder.