Reptile · Python regius · typical adult weight 1.00–2.00 kg
Fenbendazole is dosed at 50–100 mg/kg PO once in ball pythons, per BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th edition, Part B: Exotic Pets, Fenbendazole, DOSES - Reptiles, printed p.128 (corpus PDF p.142). Species-specific alternative: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th Ed p.225 (ref 244 = Klingenberg RJ. A comparison of fenbendazole and ivermectin for the treatment of nematode parasites in ball pythons, Python regius. Bull Assoc Rept Amph Vet. 1992;2:5-6).. Fenbendazole is used in ball pythons for Nematode infections, Rhabdias (lungworm). Routes documented in ball pythons: PO. A typical adult ball python weighs 1.00–2.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Fenbendazole in ball pythons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Panacur
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 50–100 mg/kg | once | Single dose; repeat in 2-3 weeks | Nematode infections | Moderate | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th edition, Part B: Exotic Pets, Fenbendazole, DOSES - Reptiles, printed p.128 (corpus PDF p.142). Species-specific alternative: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th Ed p.225 (ref 244 = Klingenberg RJ. A comparison of fenbendazole and ivermectin for the treatment of nematode parasites in ball pythons, Python regius. Bull Assoc Rept Amph Vet. 1992;2:5-6). |
| PO | 50–100 mg/kg | once | Single dose; repeat in 2 weeks | Rhabdias (lungworm) | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Binds to beta-tubulin, inhibiting microtubule polymerization in parasites. Disrupts energy metabolism and cell division.
Very wide safety margin. Rarely causes vomiting or diarrhea. Safe in pregnant animals at standard doses. Must be given for multiple consecutive days for efficacy.
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.
Fenbendazole dose ranges in ball pythons, with cited source references: PO 50–100 mg/kg once; PO 50–100 mg/kg once. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Fenbendazole in ball pythons: PO.
Cited course lengths for Fenbendazole in ball pythons include: Single dose; repeat in 2-3 weeks; Single dose; repeat in 2 weeks. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Fenbendazole is indicated in ball pythons for: Nematode infections, Rhabdias (lungworm).
These are general warnings for Fenbendazole across species; consult the ball python dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Very wide safety margin. Rarely causes vomiting or diarrhea. Safe in pregnant animals at standard doses. Must be given for multiple consecutive days for efficacy.
Why a species-specific page? Fenbendazole 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.