Reptile · Pantherophis guttatus · typical adult weight 0.20–0.90 kg
Furosemide is dosed at 2–5 mg/kg PO, IM, IV q12-24h in corn snakes, per Jepson L. Snakes. Exotic Animal Medicine: A Quick Reference Guide, Saunders/Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA; 2009:315-357. (co-cited: Jepson L. Turtles and tortoises, same work, 358-411; Klaphake E, Gibbons PM, Sladky KK, et al. Reptiles. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 5th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2018:81-166.) — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.273 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Furosemide is used in corn snakes for Oedema and pulmonary congestion (diuretic). Routes documented in corn snakes: PO, IM, IV. A typical adult corn snake weighs 0.20–0.90 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Furosemide in corn snakes, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Lasix, Salix
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO, IM, IV | 2–5 mg/kg | q12-24h | Oedema and pulmonary congestion (diuretic) | Weak | Jepson L. Snakes. Exotic Animal Medicine: A Quick Reference Guide, Saunders/Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA; 2009:315-357. (co-cited: Jepson L. Turtles and tortoises, same work, 358-411; Klaphake E, Gibbons PM, Sladky KK, et al. Reptiles. In: Carpenter JW, eds. Exotic Animal Formulary, 5th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2018:81-166.) — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.273 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Inhibits sodium-potassium-chloride cotransporter (NKCC2) in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, producing potent diuresis.
Monitor electrolytes (hypokalemia, hyponatremia). Ototoxicity at high IV doses. Dehydration risk. May worsen renal azotemia. Adjust dose based on clinical response.
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.
Furosemide dose range in corn snakes, with cited source references: PO, IM, IV 2–5 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Furosemide in corn snakes: PO, IM, IV.
Furosemide is indicated in corn snakes for: Oedema and pulmonary congestion (diuretic).
These are general warnings for Furosemide across species; consult the corn snake dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Monitor electrolytes (hypokalemia, hyponatremia). Ototoxicity at high IV doses. Dehydration risk. May worsen renal azotemia. Adjust dose based on clinical response.
Why a species-specific page? Furosemide 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.