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04-29-2008, 10:18 PM
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The Prince of Insufficient Light.
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Re: How to make my snake swallow medicin
One problem with extending the syringe, is that it's going to be harder to give the correct dose. But it's still worth trying.
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04-30-2008, 05:13 AM
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Re: How to make my snake swallow medicin
If the extension is full and the syringe is filled to the correct dose the snake will get the correct dose. The amount in the extension (whatever you use) basically stays there. Hope that makes sense.
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04-30-2008, 06:57 AM
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Re: How to make my snake swallow medicin
here one can get these little flexible tubes that can be put on a syringe instead of the needle
even the regular vet has them but if the fluid has a tendency to gel or thicken in any way, then it's not easy to use them good luck with your little one
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04-30-2008, 06:59 AM
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The Leader of the Eastern Gang
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Re: How to make my snake swallow medicin
Wow, I hope you can work something out for the poor thing!
Sounds like quite a tough job.............I hope I never have to give my snakes meds - I'd be a nervous wreck!
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05-02-2008, 02:59 PM
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Re: How to make my snake swallow medicin
just an idea but couldnt you lube the syringe so it will slide a little way down the snakes throat? dont know what you would lubricate it with though.
the snake is gonna fight you all the way with this one i think  never had to force feed medication before, except on my kids and that was bad enough lol. hope you can figure it out, let us know what you come up with, i'd be really interested to know. |
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