Update on my sick snake.

[Ralphieeeee]

I went to the vet on Monday and my spider ball python does has some problems. A fecal test was sent to the vet's lab and is having a second look now from another lab. He told me that there was hookworm and some form of nematodes that could possibly be part of cryptosporidium, which he said i'd be better off putting the snake in a new home because it's hard to get rid of and can spread to all my other snakes infecting them as well. He was de-wormed so the hookworm is most likely gone now, but the other stuff probably is still there. He said if it's not cryptosporidium, i might be ok. So far the vet bills have aded up to $117, but he's getting me some meds that will most likely make him better over time. I don't even know what that's going to cost =[ I already previously called the breeder and they told me there's no way that the snake could have parasites. Well they're wrong. I hope to talk to the breeder again and possibly exchange this snake for a healthy one or to possibly be helped out with my bills from the vet. Do you guys think the breeder should help me out? I just wish i was sold a healthy snake. Oh and btw the breeder is known by a lot of people, so i'm guessing other snakes that were sold by them were sick as well.

[Ralphieeeee]

Alright, well I'm wondering what I should do. I'm gonna go give my rats some water. Be back in a few.

[Spaniard]

Depending on how long the snake has been in your care a reputable breeder should offer some sort of help to your situation. If you have problems getting them to help then I suggest you take the issue along with any back up you may have...vet documents, emails ect. and post them on the BOI over at faunaclassifieds.com.

[Ralphieeeee]

Alright thnx on the info. I've only had him for 3 weeks. They told me that if I bought the animal knowing something was wrong with it they wouldn't do anything for me. Then, I called them back talked to the actual breeder himself, told him I would post his name and his business amomg online reptile forums telling everyone about my sick snake and the horrible service I got. He got all mad and blew up saying, "Thats bull h***! All my snakes are captive bred! There is no way of my snakes having parasites!" So I won't be happy if he does not help me out. I'm sure he won't be too happy if he doesn't help me out as well.

[blackcrystal22]

Who is the breeder?

[Jason Bowden]

Sorry to hear about your sick snake. Hopefully the meds clear everything up.
I think some breeders get TOO big. Why should a hatchling put into a clean tub and taken care of properly have worms, etc.. Some breeders produce hundreds of snakes each year. Are the tubs cleaned and disinfected regularly? Is each tub checked every day and cleaned and disinfected when urates and poo are found? Healthy snakes are naturally clean animals.
Some big breeders even have employees to help maintain their facilities and keep them clean and disinfected. There is no excuse for selling unhealthy animals.

[Jason Bowden]

He got mad and blew up! Who is this guy?
I purchased a snake this year that died. It was sent to me in horrible shape. I told the guy it was my first and only bad kingsnake.com experience. We both did our best to act as adults(me mostly, I'd like to punch him in the face). I told the guy that he would't be put on any black list of any kind. He said he would make it up to me in the 09 season. Quote: He said he would "Hook me up". I've decided that I don't want any more animals from him.
The snake I bought was horribly emancipated on arrival. I don't know how it survived the trip. The seller was notified asap. I told him the snake probably would not survivve trip back to him. I did every thing in my power to turn the snake around and he died after about a month.

[Ralphieeeee]

pm'ed you guys.
and ya i agree jason,
there has got to be flaws somewhere if I was sold a sick snake.
sorry to hear about your bad transaction as well.
he blew up because I was going to post his name/business if he didn't help me out.
i just sent him a bigggg email.
can't document anything while talking over the fone.
hopefully he emails me back.

[blackcrystal22]

Woah, missed that piece of info.

Interesting how things can appear like that... Who knows. I hope things turn out for the better!

[Ralphieeeee]

Yeah I made an edit to the post. But yeah, I don't know =[ Thnx though.