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Re: de-worming ???
Hi Marian,
I still have two of the blue adults (1.1). They're brumating right now and in good shape, but it wasn't easy getting them to that point. I had to quarantine them each individually and treat them for roundworms and amoeba/protozoa. I completed treatment for the roundworms before I began treatment for the amoeba and protists, so it took a long time. I don't know if this was necessary, though. If you get the chance, would you mind asking your vet if flagyl and metronidazole (Panacur) can be given simultaneously? It would have sure sped things up.
Also, if you count the dorsal scales of your snakes, you'll probably find 17, like mine. This is a key feature that distinguishes T. ordinoides from T.s. pickeringii. T. ordinoides have 17 dorsal scale rows, and T. sirtalis spp. have 19. It can be easier to do this count from pictures if your snake starts to get a little squirmy. I'm eager to hear what you learn from your scale count and from the vet. Best regards,
Rick
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