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Indigo Surgery -- Precautions?

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hey all,

i've got a female eastern (less than 2 years old) that has a fast growing (noticeably larger in a week) symmetrical mass approximately 1/5 to 1/4 of its length down from the head.

i'm scouring the local vets (arav members in minnesota) to see who might have snake radiology and surgery experience. in the meantime i'm looking for input from you all to see what types of precautions might be specific to indigos (anesthesia, antibiotics, etc.). my guess is i'm not likely to find someone with drymarchon experience, so i'd like to be able to sidestep any pitfalls ahead of time.

thanks for any help offered,

matt
 
The only drug sensitivity that I am aware of with Eastern Indigos is a reported sensitivity to ivermectin, an antiparasitic medication.
 
X-rays -- Ideas?

hi all,

here are two x-rays of the mass that may need to be removed. snake seems unaffected by it. she eats very well and moves fine.

ideas?

matt
 

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