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Reptiles are an essential part of a pet’s life. They provide companionship, love and entertainment. However, they can also be a health hazard to your family and home. It is important that you keep your reptile safe by disinfecting it regularly. The medications listed here can be safely used without consulting a veterinarian as long as you are confident in the accuracy of the diagnosis. Heat lamps are available in pet stores and online. Some great choices are the Zilla premium reflector domes, Fluker sun dome, and Hoke flexible clamp lamp.

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You will need reptile fogger, such as a Repti Fogger, (a humidifier will be too strong to use as a nebulizer), a tub with a tight-fitting lid and a hose to connect the fogger to the tub. 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.Finally, if the runny nose continues beyond a couple of days, take your reptile to the vet and ask for a swab and testing to determine exactly what is causing the nasal discharge, and for treatment options. Prescribed treatment will likely include antibiotics such as Oxytetracycline, Terramycin, Tylosin or Enrofloxacin (Baytril), which will be administered at home by applying drops to the nasal passages or mouth until you have finished the course of antibiotics. It’s important to complete the entire course of antibiotics, even if your pet seems better. Although they are both bacterial infections, mouth rot starts as an injury in the mouth caused by the loss of a tooth or scratches from prey. This goes on to be infected in a dirty environment or if the snake has a weakened immune system. As in the case of scale rot, the bacteria find its way into the snake’s bloodstream and causes sepsis which can be fatal.

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Determine the central longitudinal line of the lower side of the tail and measure approximately 1/3 - 1/4 of the tail from its base. Do not use cotton balls to apply hydrogen peroxide, as it reacts with the cotton fibers and loses part (or all) of its effectiveness. Hydrogen Peroxide 3%: Use muslin gauze or gauze pads soaked with peroxide to gently dab the wound until the bleeding stops. Alternatively, you can pour peroxide from the bottle directly onto the wound. Aluminum Spray: (For non-superficial wounds.) Forms a flexible bandage-like covering that protects against infection. Honey is good to use in a pinch. It keeps the wound moist and covered. However, honey can be high in sugar so it may not be the best if it attracts flies or ants to the wound. It has not been proven that honey can kill germs or bacteria.Use a heat mat or a heat lamp. Heat lamps increase blood circulation in the snake thereby increasing its immunity to infections. It also burns off excess moisture in the enclosure. But this can also make the habitat dry therefore you have to control its use. To disinfect the enclosure, wash all surfaces, even if they are wood or melamine, with F10SC solution (.75 tsp per 32 ounces of water) or hot soapy water. If using F10SC, allow the solution to dry on the surfaces after wiping off the excess. If using soapy water, be sure to rinse and remove all soap residue. As an alternative, you can use a bleach solution (1/2 cup of bleach to 1 gallon of water) to wipe down the inside of the enclosure. If using a bleach solution, you will need to rinse until there is no longer a detectable bleach smell. The resulting blood is slowly poured into a prepared test tube, after removing the needle from the syringe.

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Bennett, R. A., and S. J. Mehler. 2006. Neurology. In: Mader, D. R. (ed.). Reptile Medicine and Surgery. 2nd ed. Elsevier Inc., St. Louis, Missouri. Pp. 239–250. If you prefer sand as a substrate, you might want to try out Reptile Sciences Terrarium Sand for Aquarium. It is made up of 100% Digestible Calcium Carbonate that is safe to ingest. This stage is characterized by a closed wound with ongoing remodeling of wound tissues and strengthening of wound integrity. During this time significant wound contracture may occur. Physical therapy with routine stretching of the wound is helpful during this stage to prevent the wound from inhibiting patient movement. Surgical treatment may be needed during the course of treatment to relieve wound tension.

RNS is not a disease, but a term used to describe a bacterial/fungal/viral infection with one or more of a wide variety of organisms. RNS can occur in any species, but is more prevalent in the Leopard tortoise. Leopard tortoises do not cope well with dampness/humidity, which may be why they are susceptible. RNS can occur at any time of the year, it is not a seasonal infection. It can be hard to spot in its early stages, and can become a recurring illness. If your reptile becomes infected it can become a carrier, easily spreading the infection to other reptiles, even if it’s not displaying any symptoms. Once a course of treatment is started, it should be completed even if the reptile seems to be better. Do not ignore a runny nose. Take your reptile to a veterinarian as soon as possible for a diagnosis and treatment plan. An untreated runny nose/infection could develop into chronic pneumonia, which can be difficult to cure. Sometimes RNS will be accompanied by stomatitis, which will require an additional treatment plan. Your reptile vet will be able to prescribe a course of treatment for stomatitis as well. Silver sulfadiazine: Stops the growth of bacteria to prevent infection, provides relief after burns.

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A malnourished snake is not well-armed to fight off diseases. Ensure you study the dietary needs and feeding patterns of your snake. You also need a water bowl for small snakes that look like this or bigger bowls like this for larger snakes in your snake tank all the time. Again, study your pet to know if it requires a big bowl or a small one as some snakes drink more than others. However, do not use a bowl your snake can soak in. You should feed your adult ball python a defrosted or live mouse once or twice a week and juveniles should be fed more frequently as they are growing fast. A healthy and well-nourished snake will shed regularly, have clear and attentive eyes, have consistent behavior and regular feeding habits. Do not keep your tank in places with direct sunlight or draft such as the window as this will reduce humidity. Triple Antibiotic Ointment: For a dropped tail, dab triple antibiotic ointment onto the end of the tail. This can be repeated for each night for one week, or until the tail wound has healed over. Antibiotics: There are many types of antibiotics that are used to treat specific infections. You should never use ointments or preparations containing an antibiotic without first consulting a veterinarian to obtain the proper medication for your reptile's specific infection.

Alternatively, you can get also try out Exo Terra Coco Husk for a similar yet affordable option. 5. Control Humidity and Moisture You will need a plastic syringe without a needle (if there is a needle present you should be able to remove it.) Bandaging: Wet-to-dry bandages are appropriate for exudative wounds. 9 Bandages may be secured with tegaderm, vet-wrap, elasticon, and/or duct tape. More often, reptile tissues have a tendency to dry out than to be too moist. Tie-over bandaging 6 may be necessary in snakes or in patients with wounds in unusual locations. Non-absorbable suture is used to place cutaneous suture loops adjacent to the wound margins. Umbilical tape can then be laced through the loops (like a shoe-string) and used to stabilize bandaging placed over the wound. Gibbons, P. M., E. Klaphake, and J. W. Carpenter. 2013. Reptiles. In: Carpenter, J. W. and C. J. Marion (eds.). Exotic Animal Formulary. 4th ed. Elsevier Saunders, St. Louis, Missouri. Pp. 83–182. Regranex® gel 0.01% (becaplermin) prescribing information. 2011. OMJ Pharmaceuticals, Inc. San German, Puerto Rico. www.regranex.com/pdf/PI_Full_Version.pdf. Accessed 12 September 2013. (VIN editor: Link updated Dec 17, 2013)