Hydromorphone for Corn Snakes
Reptile · Pantherophis guttatus · typical adult weight 0.20–0.90 kg
Hydromorphone is dosed at 0.1 mg/kg IM See source 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/. Hydromorphone is used in corn snakes for Sedation for surgery. Routes documented in corn snakes: IM. A typical adult corn snake weighs 0.20–0.90 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Hydromorphone in corn snakes, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Dilaudid
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.1 mg/kg | See source | Sedation for surgery | 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
Semi-synthetic opioid agonist at mu-opioid receptors, producing potent analgesia, sedation, and euphoria. Approximately 5-7x more potent than morphine.
Side effects & warnings
Respiratory depression, bradycardia, hypothermia. May cause panting and hyperthermia in cats. Vomiting common after initial dose in dogs. Schedule II controlled substance. Naloxone is the reversal agent.
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 Hydromorphone for Corn Snakes?
Hydromorphone dose range in corn snakes, with cited source references: IM 0.1 mg/kg See source.
How is Hydromorphone administered in Corn Snakes?
Documented routes for Hydromorphone in corn snakes: IM.
What conditions does Hydromorphone treat in Corn Snakes?
Hydromorphone is indicated in corn snakes for: Sedation for surgery.
What are the side effects of Hydromorphone in Corn Snakes?
These are general warnings for Hydromorphone across species; consult the corn snake dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Respiratory depression, bradycardia, hypothermia. May cause panting and hyperthermia in cats. Vomiting common after initial dose in dogs. Schedule II controlled substance. Naloxone is the reversal agent.
Other Analgesic drugs with corn snake dosing
Hydromorphone dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Hydromorphone 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.