Wednesday, 10 June 2020

Snake Bites in Alpacas


Did you know that snakes may attack small and large animals if they believe that animal is a threat? This includes animals like alpacas. If you think your alpaca has been bitten by a snake, call your vet immediately. Snake bites can be serious and even life threatening if not discovered and treated right away. Symptoms of a snake bite could include the alpaca lying flat, convulsing or seizing, arching his neck and back, legs shaking, labored breathing, and dilated pupils. It’s been known for alpacas to be fine one minute and then flat out on the ground the next. Whether the cause of these actions is a snake bute or not you need immediate vet treatment. Some studies suggest that applying a home remedy of vitamin C to the bite can help slow the venom from spreading. Your best animal hospital Derby may suggest this while waiting for the team to arrive.

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