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==Therapy==
==Therapy==
A large percentage of respiratory disease has a bacterial component. Treatment should be based on culture and sensitivity but since respiratory disease is usually well advanced by the time of presentation, antibiotics should be commenced immediately. Enrofloxacin is a suitable antibiotic. Nebulisation may be helpful. Non-bacterial infections occur and therapy if possible should be aetiology-specific. Supportive treatment is extremely important. Keep all snakes within the upper end of their [[Preferred optimum temperature zone|Preferred optimum temperature zone (POTZ)]]. Fluid therapy and nutritional support are important but force-feeding should not stress the snake. Water-soluble vitamins may help.
A large percentage of respiratory disease has a bacterial component. Treatment should be based on culture and sensitivity but since respiratory disease is usually well advanced by the time of presentation, antibiotics should be commenced immediately. Enrofloxacin is a suitable antibiotic. Nebulisation may be helpful. Non-bacterial infections occur and therapy if possible should be aetiology-specific. Supportive treatment is extremely important. Keep all snakes within the upper end of their [[Preferred optimum temperature zone|preferred optimum temperature zone (POTZ)]]. Fluid therapy and nutritional support are important but force-feeding should not stress the snake. Water-soluble vitamins may help.
'''For more information, see''' [[Snake Supportive Care]].
'''For more information, see''' [[Snake Supportive Care]].
'''For more information, see''' [[Lizard and Snake Quarantine]].
'''For more information, see''' [[Lizard and Snake Quarantine]].
==Literature Search==
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Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).
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[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=(title:(snake)+OR+ab:(snake)+OR+od:(snake))+AND+(title:(respiratory+diseases)+OR+subject:(respiratory+diseases)+OR+ab:(respiratory+diseases))&fq=sc:%22ve%22 Respiratory Disease in Snakes publications]
[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2010/20103181635.pdf ''' How I approach snake respiratory disease: the five-minute consult.''' Stahl, S. J.; The North American Veterinary Conference, Gainesville, USA, Small animal and exotics. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Orlando, Florida, USA, 16-20 January 2010, 2010, pp 1724-1726, 6 ref. - '''Full Text Article''']
[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2006/20063240427.pdf '''Reptile pneumatology.''' Mitchell, M. A.; The North American Veterinary Conference, Gainesville, USA, The North American Veterinary Conference 2003, Small Animal and Exotics. Orlando, Florida, USA, 18-22 January, 2003, 2003, pp 1211-1212 - '''Full Text Article''']
[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2005/20053197447.pdf ''' Investigation and management of respiratory disease in reptiles.''' Lawton, M. P. C.; Eastern States Veterinary Association, Gainesville, USA, Small animal and exotics. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Volume 19, Orlando, Florida, USA, 8-12 January, 2005, 2005, pp 1290-1291, 10 ref. - '''Full Text Article''']
[[Category:Snake Diseases]]
[[Category:Snake Diseases]]