Reptile · Pantherophis guttatus · typical adult weight 0.20–0.90 kg
Ceftazidime is dosed at 22 mg/kg SC q72h in corn snakes, per Funk RS. A formulary for lizards, snakes, and crocodilians. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:333-358. doi:10.1016/s1094-9194(17)30105-6; 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). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Reptiles.a,b). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Ceftazidime is used in corn snakes for Post-operative antibiotic. Routes documented in corn snakes: SC. A typical adult corn snake weighs 0.20–0.90 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ceftazidime in corn snakes, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Fortaz
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 22 mg/kg | q72h | Post-operative antibiotic | Anecdotal | Funk RS. A formulary for lizards, snakes, and crocodilians. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:333-358. doi:10.1016/s1094-9194(17)30105-6; 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). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Reptiles.a,b). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.1 | 20 mg/kg IM q48- 72h |
| 20–40 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.1 | 20-40 mg/kg SC, IM q48-72h,444,485 |
| 20 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 4.1 | 20 mg/kg SC, IM, IV q72h |
| 20–40 | SC | Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.1 | 20-40 mg/kg SC, IM, q48-72h90,316,338 Most species/chameleons use q24h |
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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 corn snakes may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ceftazidime dose range in corn snakes, with cited source references: SC 22 mg/kg q72h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ceftazidime in corn snakes: SC.
Ceftazidime is indicated in corn snakes for: Post-operative antibiotic.
These are general warnings for Ceftazidime across species; consult the corn snake 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 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.
| 20 |
| SC |
| Mader's Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, 3rd edTable 127.1 |
| 20 mg/kg SC, IM, IV q72h15,179 Snakes/PD; 30°C (86°F); often effective against gram-negative aerobes (i.e., Pseudomonas) |
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