Total Reports
5
FDA CVM filings
Snake /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 5 reports on file
Python - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Python (Snake) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Python ranks #488 by report volume among snake breeds - 2 of 5 reports (40.0%) recorded a death outcome.
- #488
- most-reported snake breed
- 40.0%
- death-coded report share
- 2
- Death - top reaction
- 2.0 yr
- average age at report
Read report counts next to breed popularity: a bigger number often just means more owners and more vet visits.
Deaths Reported
2
of 5 reports
Death Rate
40.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
2.0 yr
0.6 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Python death-coded reports 40.0%
Cross-breed median
40.0% of 5 python reports involved a death outcome.
How to read this number
Read alongside breed popularity, veterinary access, and owner awareness, these shape how many events ever reach the FDA. The comparison line marks the cross-breed median death-coded share (about 4.8%) among breeds with 50 or more reports; values above it suggest higher reporting bias toward severe outcomes, not necessarily higher true mortality.
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
Most Referenced Drugs
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride 3
Enrofloxacin 1
Atipamezole Hydrochloride 1
Doxapram Hcl 1
Water, Sodium Chloride 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 | |
Python Pet Health Insights
Python accounts for 5 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #488 by volume among snake breeds, with 2 reports (40.0%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 2.0 years, average weight 0.6 kg (1.3 lbs).
Top reported signs: Death (2), Bradypnoea (2), Birth defect (1). Most-referenced drug: Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride (3 reports), followed by Enrofloxacin (1) and Atipamezole Hydrochloride (1).
Outcome coding on 5 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (60.0%). Annual submissions ranged 2,011-2,022 across 4 years on file.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Python? ▼
There are 5 adverse event reports involving Python in the FDA database, with 2 reports involving death (40.0% death rate). Python ranks #488 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Python? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Python are Death (2 reports), Bradypnoea (2 reports), Birth defect (1 reports), Apnoea (1 reports), Local swelling (not application site) (1 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Python adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Python adverse event reports are Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride (3 reports), Enrofloxacin (1 reports), Atipamezole Hydrochloride (1 reports), Doxapram Hcl (1 reports), Water, Sodium Chloride (1 reports).
What is the average age of Python in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Python at the time of adverse event reports is 2.0 years, with an average weight of 0.6 kg (1.3 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Python is unhealthy? ▼
No. FDA adverse event reports are voluntarily submitted and do not prove causation. Popular breeds with more veterinary visits tend to have more reports. The data reflects reporting patterns, not actual incidence rates. Always consult a veterinarian for health decisions.
Where does this Python safety data come from? ▼
All data comes from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine's adverse event reporting system. Pet owners, veterinarians, and manufacturers voluntarily submit reports about adverse events potentially linked to animal drugs and other products.
Compare a breed's report volume against how common the breed is before drawing conclusions. See our methodology for how death rate and rankings are computed.
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