Meloxicam for Corn Snakes
Reptile · Pantherophis guttatus · typical adult weight 0.20–0.90 kg
Meloxicam is dosed at 0.1 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/. Meloxicam is used in corn snakes for Post-operative analgesia / anti-inflammatory. Routes documented in corn snakes: SC. A typical adult corn snake weighs 0.20–0.90 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Meloxicam in corn snakes, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Metacam
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.1 mg/kg | q48h | Post-operative analgesia / anti-inflammatory | 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
Preferential COX-2 inhibitor, reducing prostaglandin synthesis. Provides anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects.
Side effects & warnings
Use with extreme caution in cats (single SC dose labeled; repeated oral use controversial). GI ulceration risk. Avoid in dehydrated, hypovolemic, or renally compromised patients. Do not combine with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids.
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 Meloxicam for Corn Snakes?
Meloxicam dose range in corn snakes, with cited source references: SC 0.1 mg/kg q48h.
How is Meloxicam administered in Corn Snakes?
Documented routes for Meloxicam in corn snakes: SC.
What conditions does Meloxicam treat in Corn Snakes?
Meloxicam is indicated in corn snakes for: Post-operative analgesia / anti-inflammatory.
What are the side effects of Meloxicam in Corn Snakes?
These are general warnings for Meloxicam across species; consult the corn snake dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Use with extreme caution in cats (single SC dose labeled; repeated oral use controversial). GI ulceration risk. Avoid in dehydrated, hypovolemic, or renally compromised patients. Do not combine with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids.
Other Analgesic drugs with corn snake dosing
Meloxicam dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Meloxicam 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.