Removing my veiled from its cage for treatment

[Alexander1]

I'm on my last dose of menication for my veileds de-worming medication, his first 2 doses where ok because he was in a smaller cage, he now has a 2x2x4 foot cage to escape and hide into, I tried catching him but he seems very stressed when I attempt to, any tips on a less stressful approach on catching my ferocious little dinosaur

 

[jajeanpierre]

I'm on my last dose of menication for my veileds de-worming medication, his first 2 doses where ok because he was in a smaller cage, he now has a 2x2x4 foot cage to escape and hide into, I tried catching him but he seems very stressed when I attempt to, any tips on a less stressful approach on catching my ferocious little dinosaur

Do it really quickly. Have everything ready to go before you open the cage door.

 

[junglefries]

Xanax darts. Try like 3-4 of them.
Seriously, I would either try first thing (when lights come on) in the morning or right at night time. I am not sure if your medicine is to be given at a certain time, and/or with or without food though. I do worry though, at night time it can interrupt sleep schedule for a couple days. Wear gloves, be prepped, and just do it. Like giving a shot to a child.

 

[jajeanpierre]

Xanax darts. Try like 3-4 of them.
Seriously, I would either try first thing (when lights come on) in the morning or right at night time. I am not sure if your medicine is to be given at a certain time, and/or with or without food though. I do worry though, at night time it can interrupt sleep schedule for a couple days. Wear gloves, be prepped, and just do it. Like giving a shot to a child.

I like to mediate at night. It gives them the night to get over it. They go to sleep. I think they might be more likely to eat if they don't start the day fighting for their lives. Most meds suppress appetite. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Carlton]

Right...if you turn off the lights and let him chill down before handling him it will help...cooler brain, less anxiety and reactivity.

 

[junglefries]

I say not at night for the really sick, as any stress at that point might be the last straw for them. Most medicines are to be given at certain schedules and followed very strictly (i.e. If the first dose your animal receives from a vet is at 9am-12pm, it is wise to stick to that, as giving at night will be an extra 12hrs without meds. Certain fungal and antibiotics are to be used without sunlight, which is your 5.0 or 6% bulb.). See where I am going. Without knowing the exact medicine and date and time of initial dose, I can only offer generic information. Thank you, drive thru.

 

[Alexander1]

Thank you guys for all your advise,
I tried to do it as fast as possible but it did drag on a lot longer than the first set of doses, he jumped out of my hands a couple times, he is a lot stronger than before, he eventually opened his mouth and I administered his medicine and put him back in his cage to be in disturbed for the rest of the day, he seemed completely fine after about 10 minutes.
I almost never handle him, I'm ok with him being a display specimen and not a friendly pet. I enjoy him so I'm obsessed with reading though all the experienced keepers post and information here to build up my knowledge for future references. ✌

Here is the mythical beast himself

 

[junglefries]

I NEVER handle mine either, only to move a male for breeding. LESS STRESS, on them and me.

 

[jajeanpierre]

Thank you guys for all your advise,
I tried to do it as fast as possible but it did drag on a lot longer than the first set of doses, he jumped out of my hands a couple times, he is a lot stronger than before, he eventually opened his mouth and I administered his medicine and put him back in his cage to be in disturbed for the rest of the day, he seemed completely fine after about 10 minutes. f

You can wrap him up in a small towel.

Just make sure you get the meds really far back and deep in the throat. The opening to their trachea is right up at the front of their mouth. Very different from a mammal's.