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Siri_Lin
04-19-2002, 05:55 PM
Well, my big pretty male Hezphestus has pneumonia. Three varieties to be exact (one of them not common to snakes). He's on injections of antibiotics and an immune stimulant. I found out why he was "half-off" last spring when I bought him (sigh).  I've upped is cage temp to the mid 80's on the cool end.  I can't up the humidity because the pneumonia bugs like it muggy. He gets a warm bath every other day, a face spray with some antibiotics/antifungal stuff from the vet. He's got plenty of weight on him and a good appetite. I've had to cut back on his feedings though because the food presses against his lung which is only working at about 60-76%.

Aside from the wheezing, snot, and lungs with liquid in them, he's pretty normal.

So...my question for ya'll is this:

Does anyone have any other ideas on how to help him get better sooner???  

All ideas are appreciated,
Siri

Bill
04-20-2002, 09:52 AM
Does your vet. specialize in reptiles?

Siri_Lin
04-20-2002, 08:20 PM
Yep, both of the vets I see are reptile specialists. They are the number 1 reccomended reptile vets in the region (north side of the SF bay).