Reptile · Python regius · typical adult weight 1.00–2.00 kg
Ceftazidime is dosed at 20 mg/kg IM q72h in ball pythons, per Lawrence K, Muggleton PW, Needham JR. Preliminary study on the use of ceftazidime, a broad spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic, in snakes. Res Vet Sci. 1984;36:16-20. doi:10.1016/s0034-5288(18)31994-5 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.213 (2026-08-01).. Ceftazidime is used in ball pythons for Gram-negative infections, pneumonia, Gram-negative infections. Routes documented in ball pythons: IM, SC. A typical adult ball python weighs 1.00–2.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Ceftazidime in ball pythons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Fortaz
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 20 mg/kg | q72h | 14-28 days | Gram-negative infections, pneumonia | Moderate |
| SC | 20 mg/kg | q72h | 14-28 days | Gram-negative infections | Moderate | Lawrence K, Muggleton PW, Needham JR. Preliminary study on the use of ceftazidime, a broad spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic, in snakes. Res Vet Sci. 1984;36:16-20. doi:10.1016/s0034-5288(18)31994-5 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.213 (2026-08-01). |
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Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to PBPs. Broad-spectrum with excellent gram-negative coverage including Pseudomonas.
Must reconstitute before use. Monitor for hypersensitivity reactions. Adjust dose in renal impairment.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for ball pythons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ceftazidime dose ranges in ball pythons, with cited source references: IM 20 mg/kg q72h; SC 20 mg/kg q72h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ceftazidime in ball pythons: IM, SC.
Cited course lengths for Ceftazidime in ball pythons include: 14-28 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ceftazidime is indicated in ball pythons for: Gram-negative infections, pneumonia, Gram-negative infections.
These are general warnings for Ceftazidime across species; consult the ball python dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Must reconstitute before use. Monitor for hypersensitivity reactions. Adjust dose in renal impairment.
Why a species-specific page? Ceftazidime 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.