just got my new blood, I have a question, need quick response please

I just recieved my new blood from rays reptilia and I have a question. First of all i dont know if i agree with how he was shipped but ill get into that on a later date. My question is: The container he was in smelled badly of urine, and the snake also does, is there something I should do to disinfect her. Also she seems to be pretty weak, probably for obvious reasons, should I be concerned or just let her be for awhile? Would appreciate any advised a.s.a.p. Thanks

Well, Rays Reptilia does not have a good rep on BOI, I would be worried a bit, maybe make a vet appointment, but in the mean time, soak her to hydrate her a bit. It would help clean her off too.

well she is moving around now, she went right to her water dish, laid half her body in it and drank, so she seems to be doing ok, how should i clean her?

[QUOTE=Jeanne]Rays Reptilia does not have a good rep QUOTE]

The man needs to be put outta business. There are terrible stories of his poor animals arriving half dead... but, because he posts low prices, people keeping buying from him :P

I agree, get her hydrated and settled, keep an eye on her, make a vet visit for a week or so. If you have any questions, get in touch with Kara, KLG, on here. She might be able to help you out.

EDIT: You can soak her by filling a plastic tub with luke-cold water (enough water to go halfway up the snake's sides), and putting the girl in there with the lid on for about a half hour or so. Should get real nice and hydrated.

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EDIT: You can soak her by filling a plastic tub with luke-cold water (enough water to go halfway up the snake's sides), and putting the girl in there with the lid on for about a half hour or so. Should get real nice and hydrated.

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luke-cold...... how about luke warm?

yea im gonna use luke warm water, can i use anti bacterial soap to clean her a little?

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Originally Posted by Jeanne

luke-cold...... how about luke warm?

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If the water is warm to us, it's going to be HOT to them, right?

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yea im gonna use luke warm water, can i use anti bacterial soap to clean her a little?

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I would not.

-adam

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Originally Posted by mann6558

yea im gonna use luke warm water, can i use anti bacterial soap to clean her a little?

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Not sure about that, I have never had to clean my snakes cause of something like that. In fact, I have never "washed" any of my snakes.

ok, should i not worry about cleaning her off and just let her soak? Will she clean herself somehow?