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Originally Posted by Rich Z
I also would sometimes administer a very tiny dose of Flagyl (Metronidazole) that seemed to be helpful. Sometimes moving a baby snake to a different area exposes them to different bacteria in the water, which in some individuals can cause digestive problems.
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This is what I have heard as well, but it doesn't really make sense to me. Metronidazole is an antibiotic (as in, kills bacteria), and the reason a snake will get into a regurge cycle is because the beneficial bacteria in the stomach has been depleted, so how does administering an antibiotic help? I guess maybe it just helps 'reset' them? Not trying to say you're wrong, just something I've been wondering about.