Respitory infection :(

[swiftskater1]

Hey guys, so I noticed that one of my emerald tree boas have a respitory infection. I'm getting ready to go to the vet and I am wondering how much the antibiotics usually cost.



Chris.

[Lankyrob]

Vet will need to take cultures to discover what the cause is and them make a prescription to ensure you get the right treatment - different drugs cost different amounts.

Hope he is "back on his feet" soon!!!

[Wolfus_305]

hope he feels better soon!

[shaunyboy]

Originally Posted by Lankyrob

Vet will need to take cultures to discover what the cause is and them make a prescription to ensure you get the right treatment - different drugs cost different amounts.

Hope he is "back on his feet" soon!!!

^^^^^
the above would be the best course of action

or the vet may give you a broad spectrum antibiotic

i usually up my hot end temperature 5f,this helps the snakes own immune system to aid recovery

if i catch the respiritory in its early stages,i have also successfully used a nebuliser with dilluted F10,for 15 minutes morning and 15 minutes night for 2 to 4 weeks

cheers shaun

[red_tail_ale]

Hey!

My red-tailed boa came into my care with a nasty RTI. She was foaming, had bubbles in her nostrils, clicked and wheezed, breathed with an open mouth, etc.
I can honestly say, the condition she was in was frightening. I'd never owned a snake of her size before, and was doubtful to her outcome.

After a few calls to the local vets, I found one who worked with reptiles. They were very professional and managed to, I'm sure, save her life. This is my personal experience- surely yours will be the same.

Vets will typically ask for certain husbandry specifications (ie., temperature gradient, average humidity, time since last feed, handling frequency, enclosure dimensions). This can help determine if the snake is truly sick, or just stressed. A stool sample is often asked for, especially in newly acquired snakes, to test the presence of bacteria or viruses.
Next, the vet will do an oral examination of the snake. It's not pleasant, so the calmer temperament the better.

If your snake appears to have an RTI, the vet will give it an antibiotic injection. My snake was so ill by the time I brought her in (financial problems caused me to wait a few weeks...NOT recommended!) she didn't even flinch.

My boa required three injections, which is the standard- but more may be required. Each injection cost about 30 dollars. On the first visit, there was a 90 dollar examination fee. As is common, you'll be asked to pay the day of.
I live in Illinois, so I can't promise this will be typical. But the fees were set out for me even before I brought her in for a checkup.
Just ask- they'll let you know both the exam fee, as well as the cost per injection.

Best of luck to you and your boa!