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Causes of snake intestinal parasites

2022-05-02 / 1005 Read

We all know that snakes have parasites in their bodies, because it is a very common disease for snakes to have parasites in their intestines, so we should eat less snake meat or even refuse to eat snakes, wild snakes Because the main food caught are some wild animals, which are eaten raw, it is easy to get intestinal infections and produce parasites. Parasites are very harmful to snakes. If found, the snakes should be treated in time.

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What problems can cause snake intestinal parasites?

This disease is mainly caused by various parasites Caused by worms, such as Sparganus montelii, Strongyloidia serpentis, Trinodontidae, Corynebacterium, Heterobichus, ticks, etc. Usually, snakes infected with the disease will show symptoms such as weight loss and reluctance to move, but their food intake will not be affected. The disease has a certain impact on the physique of snakes. When the corresponding symptoms appear, they should be treated in time.

How to treat snake intestinal parasites?

Intestinal parasites are one of the more common snake diseases, and have certain Harmful, the disease can cause pet snakes to lose their appetite, become thinner, and even die. Therefore, the owner needs to pay close attention to its condition and treat it in time if the disease is found.

The prevention and treatment of the disease mainly include the following methods:

1. Treat with levamizole, 2 tablets each time, for 2~3 days.

2. Treat with chlorhexidine tablets, 1~2 tablets each time.

3. Use frog skin to wrap the insect repellent net or the intestinal insect clearing tablets to feed, 2 times a day for 2 to 3 days.

4. Feed Trichlorfon, 2 tablets each time, for 2~3 days.

5. For diseased snakes suffering from mites, soak the snake in 0.1% trichlorfon solution for 3 to 4 minutes and take it out (be careful not to let the snake drink the liquid), or apply 1% ~2% tincture of iodine or gentian violet.