Snake /

Python

5 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA

Important: Adverse event reports are voluntarily submitted and do not prove causation. Consult your veterinarian for medical decisions about your snake.
5
Total Reports
2
Deaths Reported
4000.0%
Death Rate
2.0 yr
Avg Age at Report
Average weight at time of report: 0.6 kg (1.3 lbs)

Top Reported Reactions

Death 2
Bradypnoea 2
Birth defect 1
Apnoea 1
Local swelling (not application site) 1
Unresponsive to stimuli 1
Heart failure 1
Blood clot 1
Cardiac arrest 1
Necropsy performed 1
Tracheitis 1
Oesophagitis 1
Pulmonary oedema 1
Cardiac tamponade 1
Pericardial haemorrhage 1

Most Referenced Drugs

Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride 3
Enrofloxacin 1
Atipamezole Hydrochloride 1
Doxapram Hcl 1
Water, Sodium Chloride 1
Alfaxalone 1
Isoflurane 1

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal
3 (60.0%)
Died
2 (40.0%)

Gender Distribution

Unknown 2 (40.0%)
Mixed 2 (40.0%)
Female 1 (20.0%)

Reports by Year

Year Reports Trend
2011 1
2017 1
2020 2
2022 1

Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Rank #488 by report volume. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.