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Cazador · 01-30-2007, 02:57 PM

Several months ago, Jason (Boots) mentioned starting a "reference section" with care sheets and other things. I think you might have just submitted the first one, Marian. Good job, but I'm surprised to hear that your vet recommended 1% betadine. Is that correct? Seems very low. A link to the source of the meds at these prices would be helpful.

I'd add that the elevated temperature that was recommended stimulates an ectotherm's immune system (as well as its metabolic rate) to help in fighting off ailments. Raising the temperature is the first step one takes when a snake shows pretty much any sign of illness, but it shouldn't be raised much over 90F during the hottest part of the day. If it gets up around 92F, it's probably best to lower the temp. Remember that temps normally fluctuate within a room during the day and night.

The other thing one does with stomatitis is to change the water daily, and wash/disinfect the water bowl daily.

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Cazador Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alaska, USA Posts: 1,609 Country:	Re: Meds ... Several months ago, Jason (Boots) mentioned starting a "reference section" with care sheets and other things. I think you might have just submitted the first one, Marian. Good job, but I'm surprised to hear that your vet recommended 1% betadine. Is that correct? Seems very low. A link to the source of the meds at these prices would be helpful. I'd add that the elevated temperature that was recommended stimulates an ectotherm's immune system (as well as its metabolic rate) to help in fighting off ailments. Raising the temperature is the first step one takes when a snake shows pretty much any sign of illness, but it shouldn't be raised much over 90F during the hottest part of the day. If it gets up around 92F, it's probably best to lower the temp. Remember that temps normally fluctuate within a room during the day and night. The other thing one does with stomatitis is to change the water daily, and wash/disinfect the water bowl daily. Last edited by Cazador : 01-30-2007 at 04:02 PM.