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Spaghetti · 02-29-12, 07:38 PM

It doesn't say on the information it came with...it's already pre-measured in syringes and pre-diluted. I'm hearing conflicting reports.... also, my vet said it would last 6-8 weeks.

Strutter769 · 02-29-12, 07:41 PM

This is where I read that info;

Baytril & Doxy: Refrigeration required?

Spaghetti · 02-29-12, 07:43 PM

Do you think it would have said on the packaging? I feel like someone would have mentioned it to me at the office... Argh! I hate that their office closes at 8pm!

**millertime89** · 02-29-12, 11:39 PM

Burms need humidity higher than 50% normally, especially as babies. But hey, I only know what a few successful breeders told me. Hope it works out for ya.

Spaghetti · 03-01-12, 12:09 PM

I hope so too... the vet told me it was just for the time being, once he get's better I'm to bump the humidity back up. I know this is a hotly debated topic, some people swear by higher humidity for RI's, some people insist that drying up the enclosure is the way to go. For now, I'm just going to follow my vet's advice, as long as my snake is getting better I'm not going to argue.

On another note, I noticed he had a bit of swelling at the injection site...the swelling had gone way down this morning, but since he's albino I could see that there was still a little bit of very slight discoloration. This is normal, I assume? I know when I get tetanus shots there's always some soreness for a few days.

Strutter769 · 03-01-12, 12:18 PM

Yes, completely normal. Just like fair-skinned people bruise after a shot. The swelling is just the fluid you put in that hasn't been absorbed yet.

I had to do the same for Lucy when she was much younger, and experienced the very same things.

shaunyboy · 03-01-12, 12:23 PM

while adminestering the meds,inject very slowly,to avoid build ups of meds and swelling

imo,there should not really be too big of a lump,if any after injections

remember to always pull back a little on the plunger,just to make sure your NOT in a vien,before pressing the plunger on the syringe

if lumps do appear,then gently massage them with your fingers,this will help disperse any build up of fluids

its good to hear your burms getting better mate

cheers shaun

Spaghetti · 03-01-12, 12:24 PM

Thanks for the tips, Shaun! You'd think I'd have more experience with this kind of thing...I've certainly been keeping reptiles long enough. I suppose that's the cool thing about this hobby...you never stop learning

**millertime89** · 03-01-12, 09:54 PM

I stand by what I say, dropping humidity is stupid with this species.

Spaghetti · 03-02-12, 09:30 PM

Gave the third shot a couple of hours ago. I think I'm getting the hang of it, there was almost no swelling this time!

BarelyBreathing · 03-02-12, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by millertime89

I stand by what I say, dropping humidity is stupid with this species.

I completely agree with this. Any time you're dealing with a reptile from a high humidity environment that becomes ill, increasing the humidity is how you go about with treatment.

Most people make a humidity box for their snakes who are showing signs of a respiratory infection.

Spaghetti · 03-04-12, 02:28 AM

But if raising the humidity makes the wheezing worse, wouldn't it be smart to do the opposite? I tried bumping his humidity back up today and the wheezing started again. So, I moved him to an enclosure where I had the humidity back at 50% and he went back to clicking instead of wheezing after a few hours. All I care about is my snake getting better, as far as which side of the raise/lower humidity debate is correct, I really couldn't care less. My snake is my top priority.