D doctor666 Feeder Fish MFK Member Sep 26, 2009 77 0 6 colombo www.facebook.com Jun 24, 2011 #1 My 18 inch snake head was moved to his new 100L enclosure today. He tried to test for weaknesses and jumped at the mesh and injured his face. should I add antibiotics ? I already added a bit of salt.
My 18 inch snake head was moved to his new 100L enclosure today. He tried to test for weaknesses and jumped at the mesh and injured his face. should I add antibiotics ? I already added a bit of salt.
T tokyogasmask Feeder Fish MFK Member Mar 1, 2009 2,285 12 0 Japan Jun 24, 2011 #2 18" in his "new" 100L???? Get the poor thing a real size tank! He didn't "test" for weakness, he was desperate to escape being trapped in a TINY cell!
18" in his "new" 100L???? Get the poor thing a real size tank! He didn't "test" for weakness, he was desperate to escape being trapped in a TINY cell!
nfored Fire Eel MFK Member Apr 4, 2008 2,597 14 68 Missouri Jun 24, 2011 #4 I think he just was trying to kill himself, I know I would if I couldn't move or turn around without bending my body in half.
I think he just was trying to kill himself, I know I would if I couldn't move or turn around without bending my body in half.
T tokyogasmask Feeder Fish MFK Member Mar 1, 2009 2,285 12 0 Japan Jun 24, 2011 #5 I am assuming the OP is growing them out, but really I have kept Cobras, and even when they were tiny they needed plenty of space. As for the injury, it will heal up as long as kept in good water. Snakeheads are real tough nuts and can heal from some amazing injuries.
I am assuming the OP is growing them out, but really I have kept Cobras, and even when they were tiny they needed plenty of space. As for the injury, it will heal up as long as kept in good water. Snakeheads are real tough nuts and can heal from some amazing injuries.
D doctor666 Feeder Fish MFK Member Sep 26, 2009 77 0 6 colombo www.facebook.com Jun 24, 2011 #6 oops typo its 1000L
S Sik.10a Gambusia MFK Member Oct 15, 2010 179 0 16 OZ Jun 24, 2011 #7 Salt is more than enough, anti-biotics would be last resort if infection or somethin bad happens
D doctor666 Feeder Fish MFK Member Sep 26, 2009 77 0 6 colombo www.facebook.com Jun 24, 2011 #8 heres a better pic to show tank size.
T tokyogasmask Feeder Fish MFK Member Mar 1, 2009 2,285 12 0 Japan Jun 24, 2011 #9 HEHE, more like it! As I said, just keep the water clean, will heal up in no time.
S scalesandfins Feeder Fish MFK Member Apr 22, 2010 1,706 0 0 sportsmans paradise Jun 24, 2011 #10 nice snake head man