ittybitty
Not so new Member
Im just curious as to whether anyone else has tried this method for killing mites on snakes. What your opinions are.. Maybe someone with more knowledge than myself can give a bit more info..
When I purchased one of my juvenile carpets back in June, I brought her home, and realised she had mites, didnt appear to be many. I know it was probably irresponsible of me for not realising before i bought her, but it was the first snake Id bought in 3 years, and the one I already had I have had for 3 years, and never seen a mite.
Anyhow, i took her up to our local vet. And he told me to use a syringe and put one drop of ivomectin just behind her head. Seeing how we use it for our dogs, and birds, I have heaps at home. I still wasnt overly sure about using it on a snake, so rang the well known reptile vet in my area, and he didnt know whether or not it would be harmful on the snake.
Well, I tried it anyway, and the next day, the mites were dead. There were more than I first thought, as they were all dead on the paper in her tub. It has now been almost 3 months since the treatment, and she is fine. Happy, healthy, eating fine etc.
Has anyone else here heard of Ivomec being used on reptiles for parasites??? Just curious as to whether its a good idea?
Cheers
When I purchased one of my juvenile carpets back in June, I brought her home, and realised she had mites, didnt appear to be many. I know it was probably irresponsible of me for not realising before i bought her, but it was the first snake Id bought in 3 years, and the one I already had I have had for 3 years, and never seen a mite.
Anyhow, i took her up to our local vet. And he told me to use a syringe and put one drop of ivomectin just behind her head. Seeing how we use it for our dogs, and birds, I have heaps at home. I still wasnt overly sure about using it on a snake, so rang the well known reptile vet in my area, and he didnt know whether or not it would be harmful on the snake.
Well, I tried it anyway, and the next day, the mites were dead. There were more than I first thought, as they were all dead on the paper in her tub. It has now been almost 3 months since the treatment, and she is fine. Happy, healthy, eating fine etc.
Has anyone else here heard of Ivomec being used on reptiles for parasites??? Just curious as to whether its a good idea?
Cheers