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Q. What should I include in a reptile First Aid kit! A. Reptile Emergency First Aid Kit
We all know that if something is going to happen it will be outside the vet’s hours and at weekends. So I thought I would let you know what I keep in my Reptiles First Aid Box. Firstly these are only first aid treatments to stabilise the animal until you can get it to a visionary’s surgery ASAP. First get a good plastic box that is large enough to take everything; I like those sandwich boxes with the flaps that lock down the lid. Some Ziploc plastic bags and a marker pen. Keep a list of important telephone numbers like.
Vet’s surgery number.
Any Emergency Clinic numbers
Directions to the Emergency Clinic
If you have any venomous animals your local Hospital phone number.
What to keep in the box.
Scissors not too large and rounded
Tweezers small and medium
Magnifying glass
KY Jelly make sure it is the NON SPERMICIDE one
Nail Clippers and a nail file
A small Penlight torch
Eye dropper
Syringes 0.5ml, 1.0ml, 5ml, 10ml, 20 or 25ml
Cotton buds (Q-Tips)
Cotton swabs
Dry Sterile pad packs various sizes (non stick).
Pack paper towels
Disposable gloves
Tic Hook
Medicines
New Skin A liquid that seals cuts and abrasions
Wound disinfectant such as Betadine, Tamodine or Nolvasan
Sterile saline solution for washing wounds
Zoo Med Mite off or similar Mite treatment
Zoo Med Repti shedding aid for stubborn shedding skin
Zoo med Repti Wound Aid Mild antiseptic
Aloe Vera Gel (make sure it is the pure type with no added perfume etc.) Skin problems and burns
Vetarc Critical care formula for wasting problems
Vetarc Avipro For dehydration problems
VetArc Oxbow Critical Care for Herbivores e.g. tortoises
Vetarc Reptoboost dehydration problems and a tonic boost.
Small bottle 25ml) of gin or vodka If a snake or lizard bites simply place a few drops into the side of the mouth to get it to release.
Panacure is an all round wormer and can be used for snakes and lizards use the 10% solution type. Ask your vet for the correct dosage ml per grams of animal.
John
www.Valueaquatics.co.uk
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