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Old 01-23-15, 01:24 PM   #1
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Is there a.common med used to treat internal.parisites that i can just ask the vet for by name i belive my newest bp came with a few stow aways and would like to treat him for parisites just to be on the safer end any advice other then take.it.right to a vet.would be nice as i don't have the cash to run to the vet at the moment owning a house cost a lot and winter in maine isn't cheap so help would be nice
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Old 01-23-15, 01:35 PM   #2
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A vet isn't just going to give you meds for parasites without seeing the animal or doing a fecal test, you're going to have to take him in. What makes you think he has parasites?
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A vet by law can't give you medication without seeing the animal. They need to test to see what parasites the reptile has to treat it properly.
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Well its not eatting and gaping its mouth alot it might be an RI but he isn't blowing bubbles or showing a lot of mucus in his mouth and i think he might be star gazeing but he could just be looking.up from time.to time i guess
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Well its not eatting and gaping its mouth alot it might be an RI but he isn't blowing bubbles or showing a lot of mucus in his mouth and i think he might be star gazeing but he could just be looking.up from time.to time i guess
Why is that indicative of internal parasites? Internal parasites are quite rare.
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Inless his mouth should be completly dry his mouth looks normal
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Well he hasn't eatten since i got him so about 4 weeks and seems to being droping weight he's abouy 40inches long and as if two weeks ago he was 950ish grams
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Inless his mouth should be completly dry his mouth looks normal
Again, what does that have to do with internal parasites? Do you know what internal parasites actually are?

From what you described, it SOUNDS like an RI. Maybe just the early onset of it. However, you need to get to a vet to get a culture and sensitivity test done.

I know owning a home sucks. You're in the States though. Leverage the poop out of any equity you got. You can write the interest of the mortgage off.
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What kind of permits do.i need to own a human lol. of track but i just wanted to point out i like the humor there
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So you think it sounds like a mild RI beacuse i do know how to treat that at home and actually have been treating my younger bp who came to me sick i guess i didn't wash my hands good enuff after handleing
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And internal parasites are pretty much what that sound like could be a range of diffrent things but no i don't know any of the parasites that are known to host reptiles and or pythons
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He also. dose not poop all that much only twice simce i have had him
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Well snakes aren't supposed to poop every day... They do not poop often, that is normal...

Look, if you're not willing to take it to a vet, give it to someone that cares enough to give it the proper care and is willing to pay for a vet visit if something comes up. Just assuming it is an illness, parasites, etc., and giving medications may actually make an illness worse if you are wrong. Not to mention you need correct dosages for the size of your snake. Not every snake, even of the same species, will take the same dosage.

I don't mean to be rude, but I'm getting really sick of seeing people here, among other places, thinking they can just get away with owning an animal and not taking it to a vet when it's sick. Bottom line, it's irresponsible and selfish. If you can't do your duty as a responsible keeper, then do us a favor, find someone that will actually care for your animals.
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It actually a i can't afford to spend 200+ Dollars to treat something i can treat at home for 1/3rd the price i care for and love my anamals
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And takeing a loan against. my house ain't happening......also can someone delete this thread i don't know how or even know if i myself.can and i wasn't looking.for ridicule nor did i ever say i refuse to take him to a vet if he needs it....but really a lot.of people treat anamals at home farmers inject cattle themselves and we eat that stuff
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