snake with RI and bloated

well if you read the other post I recieved a het pied and it came with a really really bad RI but now he is also bloated the vet said not much he can do but wanted to know if any of you have had a snake become bloated and what was done I an thinking of putting this guy down I do not want him suffering for too long:tears:

No...........sometimes when there on meds they can bloat so don't worry to much but if the vet is good with snakes he/she can relieve the gas ...... what meds is your snake on ????????

Is this a vet who is experienced and knowledgeable in treating snakes? Or simply a kind-hearted dog&cat vet who is giving it their best shot? Did they say WHY they think the snake is bloating and why they believe it can't be treated?

I would highly suggest trying to get a second opinion from a reputable herp vet before taking such a drastic step as euthanization.

Wish I could be more help. :(

he is a reptile vet the snake is on batryl ( sp) he did say it could be the meds but he could not give him anything to relieve the bloat

Well, I sure wish I could be more help! I hope he pulls through for you. Sending tons of well wishes your way. :hug:

When you say bloated, did you read that thread on protozoa, where the baby snakes were becoming bloated? The guy took it to his vet and the vet had no clue, until another poster here mentioned protozoa and it turns out the whole batch was infected with it and dying (until they received meds).

yes I did read that post thanks but I do not think that is the case since this is a for sure CB snake and over a year old plus did not bloat till after the meds but if it does not go away I will try the flagil anyway

newest update.... went to a scond vet today he said his bloat is due to gas in the inestine but it will pass as soon as he gets better so the little one is now on batril shots every two days for two weeks and deworning for five days and he said he has phemonia( sp)

Hope he gets better for you and glad you got a second opinion.

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Originally Posted by Sonya610

When you say bloated, did you read that thread on protozoa, where the baby snakes were becoming bloated? The guy took it to his vet and the vet had no clue, until another poster here mentioned protozoa and it turns out the whole batch was infected with it and dying (until they received meds).

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My little dude is still ill. He was put on two different antibiotics but they have not helped. He is still bloating and cannot defecate on his own. The vet sent him home with me and just told me to make him comfortable while he is still around. The vet was able to call around and there are a LOT more baby snakes out there having this issue. He thinks a distributor of snakes from Africa sent over something nasty with a big shipment of snakes. I should probably update my thread with this.

I hope your pied did not come into contact with one of these snakes along the way.