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snake hookworm

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A snake of mine just had a fecal float come back positive for hookworm.

This is my first time dealing with this vet. He seems on the level and knows what he is doing, but I would like to hear from people "in the know" what I should expect as adequate treatment.

The snake is a juvenile (just over 2' long) female California Kingsnake.
She is feeding properly and keeping down meals.

I also would like recommendations on proper cleaning of her enclosure to avoid her from contracting the parasite again. It is a glass tank enclosure.

Of course, all my other snakes will now have fecal floats done, even though they do not seem to have the weight gain problem she does.
 
The snake should be dewormed with panacur. Hookworms have a direct life-cycle so you must clean the environment very well. Use dilute bleach and replace all bedding and cage funishings. Just some advice,
Michael Wenninger DVM
 
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