Reptile · Python regius · typical adult weight 1.00–2.00 kg
Propofol is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg IV, intracardiac once (induction) in ball pythons, per Anderson NL, Wack RF, Calloway L. Cardiopulmonary effects and efficacy of propofol as an anesthetic agent in brown tree snakes, Boiga irregularis. Bull Assoc Rept Amph Vet. 1999;9:9-15. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.248 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Propofol is used in ball pythons for Anesthetic induction. Routes documented in ball pythons: IV, intracardiac. A typical adult ball python weighs 1.00–2.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Propofol in ball pythons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Rapinovet, PropoFlo
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV, intracardiac | 5–10 mg/kg | once (induction) | Anesthetic induction | Weak | Anderson NL, Wack RF, Calloway L. Cardiopulmonary effects and efficacy of propofol as an anesthetic agent in brown tree snakes, Boiga irregularis. Bull Assoc Rept Amph Vet. 1999;9:9-15. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.248 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Enhances GABA-A receptor activity, producing rapid-onset, ultra-short-acting general anesthesia. Also has some NMDA receptor antagonism.
Respiratory depression/apnea — have intubation equipment ready. No analgesic properties. Hypotension. Repeated use in cats may cause Heinz body formation. Strict aseptic handling (lipid emulsion supports bacterial growth).
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.
Propofol dose range in ball pythons, with cited source references: IV, intracardiac 5–10 mg/kg once (induction). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Propofol in ball pythons: IV, intracardiac.
Propofol is indicated in ball pythons for: Anesthetic induction.
These are general warnings for Propofol across species; consult the ball python dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Respiratory depression/apnea — have intubation equipment ready. No analgesic properties. Hypotension. Repeated use in cats may cause Heinz body formation. Strict aseptic handling (lipid emulsion supports bacterial growth).
Why a species-specific page? Propofol 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.