Reptile · Pantherophis guttatus · typical adult weight 0.20–0.90 kg
Alfaxalone is dosed at 15 mg/kg SC single dose (no repeat interval given) in corn snakes, per Rockwell K, Boykin K, Padlo J, et al. Evaluating the efficacy of alfaxalone in corn snakes (Pantherophis guttatus). Vet Anaesth Analg. 2021;48(3):364-371. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.234 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1016/j.vaa.2021.01.004. Alfaxalone is used in corn snakes for Sedation / chemical restraint. Routes documented in corn snakes: SC. A typical adult corn snake weighs 0.20–0.90 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Alfaxalone in corn snakes, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Alfaxan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 15 mg/kg | single dose (no repeat interval given) | Sedation / chemical restraint | Moderate | Rockwell K, Boykin K, Padlo J, et al. Evaluating the efficacy of alfaxalone in corn snakes (Pantherophis guttatus). Vet Anaesth Analg. 2021;48(3):364-371. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.234 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1016/j.vaa.2021.01.004 |
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Neuroactive steroid that modulates GABA-A receptors, producing dose-dependent sedation to general anesthesia.
Apnea with rapid IV injection — titrate slowly. No analgesic properties. Short shelf life once broached (use within 6 hours unless preserved formulation). Good safety profile in exotic species.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for corn snakes may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Alfaxalone dose range in corn snakes, with cited source references: SC 15 mg/kg single dose (no repeat interval given). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Alfaxalone in corn snakes: SC.
Alfaxalone is indicated in corn snakes for: Sedation / chemical restraint.
These are general warnings for Alfaxalone across species; consult the corn snake dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Apnea with rapid IV injection — titrate slowly. No analgesic properties. Short shelf life once broached (use within 6 hours unless preserved formulation). Good safety profile in exotic species.
Why a species-specific page? Alfaxalone pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in corn snakes — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.