Re: Found on the road rescue
I don't know what to say. Thank you for doing this.
Re: Found on the road rescue
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I don't know what to say. Thank you for doing this.
I 'second' this- thank you for being this snake's hero! :gj: I hope he continues to improve with you, without too much effort, medical or otherwise.
Poor snake- it sounds like he was just dumped. :( What's wrong with people? (<rhetorical question, I have plenty of theories.)
Seriously, "welding gloves"!!! :rofl:
Re: Found on the road rescue
I laughed so hard to myself about the welding gloves and the cricket. Poor Roger. I've named "him" since I now have two normals and he was found near a place called Roger's corner.
Pic I was sent, you can't tell size at all
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Skinny body
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Belly, idk if that discoloration is anything to worry about yet or no
Re: Found on the road rescue
Almost looks like a belly-burn- maybe "road rash" (not trying to be funny). Poor snake, he's awfully thin, & dehydrated, but with TLC, probably has a great chance now, in knowledgeable hands such as yours. It hurts me to see a snake in such condition.
Wouldn't feed him right away- let him settle in, & gain hydration, then feed only small items (as if he's a hatchling) & don't rush meals- he's gonna take a while to recover.
Re: Found on the road rescue
I was thinking I'd wait until after the weekend to try and feed. He did pass some liquid and a small amount of white urates. I see why the lady tried to feed him, he's hanging out in the open very hungry looking. I have 10-15 gram mice frozen and hopefully he won't mind dead since I'm sure he's got an appetite. Should I feed once a week or ten days in between or ? Any thoughts are appreciated. Wondering if I should be trying to add anything to the feeder, I'll probably offer it damp at the very least.
Re: Found on the road rescue
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GoingPostal
I was thinking I'd wait until after the weekend to try and feed. He did pass some liquid and a small amount of white urates. I see why the lady tried to feed him, he's hanging out in the open very hungry looking. I have 10-15 gram mice frozen and hopefully he won't mind dead since I'm sure he's got an appetite. Should I feed once a week or ten days in between or ? Any thoughts are appreciated. Wondering if I should be trying to add anything to the feeder, I'll probably offer it damp at the very least.
Just see how it goes with the first one- how fast he digests & how he acts. There's no hard & fast answer- you're in the best position to judge by how he acts & all. Trust yourself- I do.
If you have reptile vitamins, you could add them to the rodent, but I wouldn't dust them on the outside, in case the different smell puts him off eating. I like to put them in the oral cavity (mouth).
I agree on the fecal test, once you're getting some stool from him. Fingers crossed- he's so lucky that he was found.
Re: Found on the road rescue
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Originally Posted by
GoingPostal
I was thinking I'd wait until after the weekend to try and feed. He did pass some liquid and a small amount of white urates. I see why the lady tried to feed him, he's hanging out in the open very hungry looking. I have 10-15 gram mice frozen and hopefully he won't mind dead since I'm sure he's got an appetite. Should I feed once a week or ten days in between or ? Any thoughts are appreciated. Wondering if I should be trying to add anything to the feeder, I'll probably offer it damp at the very least.
Offering the feeders wet is a good way to help him rehydrate. Weekly feedings should be fine.