How to help rescues recover
So here's the scoop guys. I've recently rescued 17 animals. Ball pythons and leopard geckos. These are some skinny skinny animals and I just transported them to my empty QT room in the rack they are in. They seem so frail and weak with stuck sheds and living in filth I'm not sure what to do first I'd like your opinions. Should I clean the cages and remove the sheds first, or try and feed them so they are a bit stronger before I introduce the stress of sh'd removal, and cleaning. I mean I feel like the stress from soaking a gecko could cause it to die they are so weak. So any opinions and suggestions are appreciated. Thanks guys!
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What an amazing thing to do. I wish there more people like you in the reptile community. :-)
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I'll agree with roach. if they are on the verge of death, then feed them. worry about getting them clean next week. Also save what you can, some may perish in the process. Not trying to be a downer, just trying to be realistic that some may pass in the process. good luck!! :gj:
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Ridinandreptiles
Not too amazing just doing my reptile lover duties! I've never rescued so many animals in this bad of shape so I just need some guidance on the first steps to take.
It's a very big responsibility, for sure. It's so sad that people out there keep animals and neglect them and abuse them. I just get so angry when I think about it. The beautiful animals that people treat so badly are completely dependent on us for their well-being, and some people ignore the fact that these are LIVES!
Having people like you out there makes me very proud to be a part of the reptile community!
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kat_black181
It's a very big responsibility, for sure. It's so sad that people out there keep animals and neglect them and abuse them. I just get so angry when I think about it. The beautiful animals that people treat so badly are completely dependent on us for their well-being, and some people ignore the fact that these are LIVES!
Having people like you out there makes me very proud to be a part of the reptile community!
I agree with this!!
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I'd go for small meals at first rather than letting them gorge - less stress on their system.
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dr del
I'd go for small meals at first rather than letting them gorge - less stress on their system.
Most of them accepted a small meal - most of the adult animals seem to be alright but the younger ones are very malnourished but hopefully with some TLC they will all recover quickly and the. They can be put up for adoption!
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Originally Posted by
dr del
I'd go for small meals at first rather than letting them gorge - less stress on their system.
Most of them accepted a small meal - most of the adult animals seem to be alright but the younger ones are very malnourished but hopefully with some TLC they will all recover quickly and the. They can be put up for adoption!
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Originally Posted by
dr del
I'd go for small meals at first rather than letting them gorge - less stress on their system.
Most of them accepted a small meal - most of the adult animals seem to be alright but the younger ones are very malnourished but hopefully with some TLC they will all recover quickly and the. They can be put up for adoption!
