Worms of the unwelcome kind

[SilasBannook]

Guys, how much does it normally cost you to have your snake's scat checked by a Vet? I admit I haven't done that with mine yet but I respect the advice given here quite a bit. I plan to ask my vet tomorrow but would appreciate having a feel for what it should be upfront. Thanks.

[EasternGirl]

Yeah...I have never had it done either. But I have some WCs that really should be checked too.

[chris-uk]

I'm obviously in the UK, but here's what it cost me - £9.50 for each fecal float. With the first test, the Panacurto treat the worms, and a second test to confirm treatment had worked, all cost me less than £25. I'm aware of a lab in the UK that you can mail samples to and they charge £30 for a test. My vet will do the test themselves and if they aren't too busy will do it while I wait.

Some of our US members will no doubt chip in with the sort of costs they find.

[SilasBannook]

Arrgghhh. My primary vet won't do it and when I checked the nearby exotic vet who will treat reptiles, they said they would do the check for $45 per snake. I am enjoying unemployment right now so I don't have the cash to spend on something that isn't an immediate problem.

Does anyone have cheaper suggestions? Perhaps pictures of what to look for under a microscope ourselves? Place where we can order any required medicine on-line? Please let me know. I do want to do the best I can for my little team of snakes but I am definitely on a tight budget at the moment.

[guidofatherof5]

Do you have a local college that might do it for you as teaching for their students.
Just an idea.

[SilasBannook]

excellent thought. Being in Denver there are several universities nearby. I will check. Thanks.