Systemic Fungal Infections in Corn Snakes
Reptile · Pantherophis guttatus · typical adult weight 0.20–0.90 kg
3 cited drugs treat Systemic Fungal Infections in corn snakes: Amphotericin B, Itraconazole, Ketoconazole.
Disseminated mycoses including blastomycosis, coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, cryptococcosis, and aspergillosis. Triazoles (itraconazole, voriconazole) are first-line for most; therapeutic drug monitoring is standard in psittacine and prolonged courses.
The overview above describes Systemic Fungal Infections across species; the citations below are the ExoticRx dose rules scoped to corn snakes — a reference list, not new species-specific clinical guidance.
Amphotericin B(Fungizone, Abelcet)
Antifungal| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.5 mg/kg | q48-72h | Systemic mycosis | Weak | Carpenter JW, Klaphake E, Gibbons PM, et al. Reptile formulary. In: Divers SJ, Stahl SJ, eds. Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2019:1191-1211. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.221 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.3 (Antifungal Agents Used in Reptiles).Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
Itraconazole(Sporanox, Itrafungol)
Antifungal| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10 mg/kg | q24h | Systemic/cutaneous mycosis | Weak | Mitchell M. Ophidia. In: Fowler ME, Miller RE, eds. Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine, 5th ed., Saunders/Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA; 2003:82-91. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.222 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.3 (Antifungal Agents Used in Reptiles).Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
Ketoconazole(Nizoral)
Antifungal| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 25 mg/kg | q24h x 14 days | Mycosis | Weak | Jacobson ER. Antimicrobial drug use in reptiles. In: Prescott JF, Baggot JD, eds. Antimicrobial Therapy in Veterinary Medicine; Iowa State University Press, Ames, IA; 1993:543-552. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.222 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.3 (Antifungal Agents Used in Reptiles).Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
Other conditions in Corn Snakes
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