Reptile · Python regius · typical adult weight 1.00–2.00 kg
Arginine vasotocin (AVT) is dosed at 0.01–1 μg/kg IV (preferred), ICe q12-24h × several treatments in ball pythons, per Lloyd ML. Reptilian dystocias review - causes, prevention, management, and comments on the synthetic hormone vasotocin. Proc Annu Conf Am Assoc Zoo Vet; 1990:290-296. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.260 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.8 (Hormones and Steroids Used in Reptiles). Arginine vasotocin (AVT) is used in ball pythons for Dystocia. Routes documented in ball pythons: IV (preferred), ICe. A typical adult ball python weighs 1.00–2.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Arginine vasotocin (AVT) in ball pythons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV (preferred), ICe | 0.01–1 μg/kg | q12-24h × several treatments | Dystocia | Weak | Lloyd ML. Reptilian dystocias review - causes, prevention, management, and comments on the synthetic hormone vasotocin. Proc Annu Conf Am Assoc Zoo Vet; 1990:290-296. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.260 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.8 (Hormones and Steroids Used in Reptiles).Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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| Dose (mcg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01–1 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.8 | 0.01-1 μg/kg IV (preferred), ICe q12- 24h × several treatments |
| 0.01–1 | IV | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.6 | 0.01-1 μg/kg IV (preferred), ICe186 q12-24h × several treatments Most species/dystocias; administer 30-60 min after Ca lactate/Ca glycerophosphate; more effective in reptiles than |
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Typical range: 1–2 kg
If provided, volume will be calculated alongside dose.
Reference only. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Arginine vasotocin (AVT) dose range in ball pythons, with cited source references: IV (preferred), ICe 0.01–1 μg/kg q12-24h × several treatments. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Arginine vasotocin (AVT) in ball pythons: IV (preferred), ICe.
Arginine vasotocin (AVT) is indicated in ball pythons for: Dystocia.
Why a species-specific page? Arginine vasotocin (AVT) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in ball pythons — 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.