New Rhino Viper

Mustangrde1 · 01-24-04, 02:03 PM

I just received this rhino in on a rescue. It came in with a small case of URI. I have treated it with Baytril and Chlortetracycline and it appears to be doing 100 time better. It has had two small mice and Just ate a full grown Rat which was injected with an electrolite and b12 complex. Thanks Gregg for the help.

Mustangrde1 · 01-24-04, 02:07 PM

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Simon · 01-24-04, 02:08 PM

nice looking rhino
glad that it's in good hands now and that it's doing better
good luck with it!
great looking viper!

Mustangrde1 · 01-24-04, 02:09 PM

gotta love the head

Gregg M · 01-24-04, 07:32 PM

Very nice Scott,
Look at the size of those venom glands......It has some really nice face markings...... Looks like he/she is set up very well too....... Glad to see it in good hands, or should I say, HOOKS.....LOL

MsTT · 01-24-04, 07:53 PM

Please consider primary parasitical pneumonia as a differential diagnosis. I strongly recommend a tracheal wash as well as a fecal check. Lungworms (Rhabdias) are a major, major problem in imported rhino vipers and when you see respiratory problems in rhinos you should be considering Rhabdias as a possible underlying cause.

This snake might just have the usual sort of bacterial URI, but given species and origin it's well worth a check. With parasitical pneumonia you get temporary improvement with antibiotics due to opportunistic bacterial growth causing some of the actual symptoms, but the problem will recur.

I know I'm a bit of a drive north from you, but it might be worth the gas to bring her up since I can do the tracheal flush and microscopic exam here at no cost for a rescue animal.

Mustangrde1 · 01-24-04, 08:39 PM

Tanith

He is doing much better but if your free next Sunday afternoon I would love for you to take a look no drive distance is to far for a good health check to help an animal. Now throw in a veiwing of this awesome King of yours Hunter is always bragging about and I will be there with bells on. err fangs on lol.

MsTT · 01-25-04, 11:06 PM

Sure, come on over. You can watch the big orange king scarf up some rats while I have a peek at your rhino.

Mustangrde1 · 01-26-04, 05:33 PM

Mucho appreciated Tanith see ya then...