It has activity against a variety of parasites, including nematodes, arthropods, and arachnids. It is available as an injectable, a spray, andan oral formulation. Ivermectin is an antiparasitic medication prescribed for reptiles. This index of poisons, although by no means complete focuses on the most common poisonings of reptiles, their mechanisms of action, and their potential treatments. Unfortunately, less than 5% of all potential toxins have antidotes or effective physiologic antagonists. Certainly, thousands of different molecules have the capacity to poison living reptiles. Intoxication in reptiles, once merely an anecdotal domain, has grown tremendously in the last few years thanks to more detailed published accounts of poisoning and some in-depth pharmacological studies. With 72 Contributing AuthorsĪn ever expanding array of substances has been shown to be toxic to lizards, snakes, and turtles.

Mader, MS, DVM, DABVP Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (CA) Fellow, Royal Society of Medicine Marathon Veterinary Hospital Marathon, Flori.da SAUNDERS.

Lily of the valley poison antidote