I have a ball python with some skin irritation on her tail. I have some vetericyn, but I can see that it expired last month. I want to soothe her tail, but is it dangerous to use vetericyn if it's expired?
Is Vetericyn harmful to use after the expiration date?
Question posted by emilyvreptiles on 23 April 2014
Last updated on 24 April 2014
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WildcatVet
23 April 2014
Hi, emily! No, it's not. Medications are good for at least a few months after expiration, if not longer. They don't go *bad* over time, just lose some potency.
You should be fine with what you have
Good luck with your ball; I'm a snake gal myself!
Regards, WCV
kaismama
23 April 2014
I'm not afraid of them, but I can't imagine them being warm and snuggly. Give me a dog any day, lolol
emilyvreptiles
23 April 2014
Thank you!!
WildcatVet
23 April 2014
Aww, mama, I have a lovely 14ft reticulated python that loves to cuddle! I used to have a lot of cats and pocket pets too... Just kidding! LOL!!
emilyvreptiles
23 April 2014
My ball python loves to cuddle and get kisses. She was actually raised with a cat and loves affection, she even purrs!
WildcatVet
24 April 2014
All my critters ~ cats, dogs, birds, snakes ~ were all raised together and get on just fine. My snakes though, being constrictors, are never out unattended. :-0
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