Famotidine for Corn Snakes
Reptile · Pantherophis guttatus · typical adult weight 0.20–0.90 kg
Famotidine is dosed at 0.026 mg/kg SC q48h in corn snakes, per Gastric Intussusceptions in a Red Corn Snake (Pantherophis guttatus) Associated with Cryptosporidiosis. Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine. 2017; Article ID 4270904. DOI 10.1155/2017/4270904; PMID 29955428; PMCID PMC6005285. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6005285/. Famotidine is used in corn snakes for Post-operative treatment (gastric acid suppression). Routes documented in corn snakes: SC. A typical adult corn snake weighs 0.20–0.90 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Famotidine in corn snakes, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Pepcid
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.026 mg/kg | q48h | Post-operative treatment (gastric acid suppression) | Anecdotal | Gastric Intussusceptions in a Red Corn Snake (Pantherophis guttatus) Associated with Cryptosporidiosis. Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine. 2017; Article ID 4270904. DOI 10.1155/2017/4270904; PMID 29955428; PMCID PMC6005285. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6005285/ |
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These ranges are per kg. Enter your corn snake's weight to get the precise dose and draw-up volume — unit and concentration math done for you.
Mechanism of action
Competitively blocks histamine H2 receptors on parietal cells, reducing basal and stimulated gastric acid secretion.
Side effects & warnings
Generally well-tolerated. Adjust dose in renal impairment. Less effective than proton pump inhibitors at acid suppression.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Famotidine for Corn Snakes?
Famotidine dose range in corn snakes, with cited source references: SC 0.026 mg/kg q48h.
How is Famotidine administered in Corn Snakes?
Documented routes for Famotidine in corn snakes: SC.
What conditions does Famotidine treat in Corn Snakes?
Famotidine is indicated in corn snakes for: Post-operative treatment (gastric acid suppression).
What are the side effects of Famotidine in Corn Snakes?
These are general warnings for Famotidine across species; consult the corn snake dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Generally well-tolerated. Adjust dose in renal impairment. Less effective than proton pump inhibitors at acid suppression.
Famotidine dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Famotidine 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.