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03-28-2006, 01:18 PM

... have on hand for treatment of sick reptiles.

MEDS:

betadine solution antiseptic solution - a very good for disinfectant! iodine in this solution inhibits bacterial growth. also good for soaking animals with mite infestation.

hydrogen peroxide - excellent for disinfecting open wounds or ulcers. also for cleaning out mouth in treating mouth rot.

isopropyl alcohol - general disinfectant on inanimate objects, not to be used in place of hydrogen peroxide! alcohol negates the healing process.

bacitracin topical oinment OR neosporin (topical antibiotic) - good for small nicks, lacerations, or burns to prevent infection, or to treat minor skin infections.

bacitracin irrigation solution - great of cleaning out dirty wounds.

equate bedding spray - excellent for killing mites that live in your reptiles cage!! it cost $4.00 a can and has .50% permithrin as the active ingedient!!!

it is not a bad idea to get in good with your local vet so you can get prescription meds easily... there are a variety of antibiotics specific for certain kinds of bacteria.

SUPPLIES:

small and large syringes - you can find these on certain auction websites in various sizes. 30cc is good for irrigation, 60cc is good for tube feeding.

red rubber urethral catheter (without balloon) - this is for connecting to syringe. use appropriate size tube for animal. btw, this would be the exact same method a vet hospital would use to tube feed... this is somewhat traumatic for the animal so it is recommended someone who has experience do this procedure.

cotton tip applicators or q-tips - for applying topical meds or cleaning out wound.

derma-bond or liquid skin adhesive - great for repairing minor skin lacerations that would otherwise require a few stitches (always irrigate an open wound with an a sterile antibiotic solution for prevention of infection). you can usually find this stuff over the counter at your local pharmacy.

sterile gauze - use as dressing.

medical tape - to secure dressing.

thats it for now.... if you have anything to add, tricks, or new methods please go for it!

btw - this post is just a recommendation. if your animal is sick beyond your control find a qualified veterinarian right away!

good luck!

03-28-2006, 01:18 PM	#1
esoteric-lizard	Things Every Serious Herper Should.... ... have on hand for treatment of sick reptiles. MEDS: betadine solution antiseptic solution - a very good for disinfectant! iodine in this solution inhibits bacterial growth. also good for soaking animals with mite infestation. hydrogen peroxide - excellent for disinfecting open wounds or ulcers. also for cleaning out mouth in treating mouth rot. isopropyl alcohol - general disinfectant on inanimate objects, not to be used in place of hydrogen peroxide! alcohol negates the healing process. bacitracin topical oinment OR neosporin (topical antibiotic) - good for small nicks, lacerations, or burns to prevent infection, or to treat minor skin infections. bacitracin irrigation solution - great of cleaning out dirty wounds. equate bedding spray - excellent for killing mites that live in your reptiles cage!! it cost $4.00 a can and has .50% permithrin as the active ingedient!!! it is not a bad idea to get in good with your local vet so you can get prescription meds easily... there are a variety of antibiotics specific for certain kinds of bacteria. SUPPLIES: small and large syringes - you can find these on certain auction websites in various sizes. 30cc is good for irrigation, 60cc is good for tube feeding. red rubber urethral catheter (without balloon) - this is for connecting to syringe. use appropriate size tube for animal. btw, this would be the exact same method a vet hospital would use to tube feed... this is somewhat traumatic for the animal so it is recommended someone who has experience do this procedure. cotton tip applicators or q-tips - for applying topical meds or cleaning out wound. derma-bond or liquid skin adhesive - great for repairing minor skin lacerations that would otherwise require a few stitches (always irrigate an open wound with an a sterile antibiotic solution for prevention of infection). you can usually find this stuff over the counter at your local pharmacy. sterile gauze - use as dressing. medical tape - to secure dressing. thats it for now.... if you have anything to add, tricks, or new methods please go for it! btw - this post is just a recommendation. if your animal is sick beyond your control find a qualified veterinarian right away! good luck!