Yafe - Albino Carpet Progression Thread

He is gorgeous! And what a sweet little snake he is! Glad he is on the mend!

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

Awesome news! I can tell from your post that you're practically bouncing off the walls, & who could blame you? First the shipping fiasco, then Yafe's horrible RI-
but with snarents like you & Katie, that poor little RI doesn't have a chance! ;) Good job!!!

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Lol... he was bouncing off the walls!!!

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Yale got his 7th injection tonight. I have good news and bad news.

First, the bad news.

He took a step or two backwards from yesterday.

He was definitely popping, but very quietly. I couldn't hear it unless his head was close to my ear. No open mouth breathing and one nostril was clear, but the other was all gunky. The vet had recommended that if still gunky, I could use a warm and moist Q-Tip to gently try to clear out some mucus. It was gross, but somewhat effective. He didn't mind too much either and we were very gentle (I held, Katie swabbed). I am hoping the popping was more a function of mucus clearing out and blocking his nostril, etc. than anything worsening.

He also wheezed a couple of times, but again, it was much quieter than before, and didn't seem to bother him too much. There was also zero discharge from his mouth or nose. Again, hoping it's just the last of the gunk and mucus breaking up.

I've been maintaining the humidity about 60% with temps 78F on the cool side, ambient about 82F, and two hot spots. The one on top of the branches is about 90F. The hide on the UTH is about 91F. There is a range on the branches from 83-90F.

Now, the good news.

There are 3 injections left after tonight. So there is definitely room to improve from those three, as well as from tonight's injection.

I am still very optimistic. However, I am also prepared to call the vet if he's not 100% by the last injection. She wants an update, and I will want to know what to do if he's not 100%.

Honestly, I am a little bummed, and was riding high yesterday, but overall, Yafe is definitely moving in the right direction. I am trying to focus on that.

I'll update if he needs to come out (bathroom cleanup etc.) before the next injection, otherwise, I'll advise Friday night/3 days.

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Originally Posted by dakski

Yale got his 7th injection tonight. I have good news and bad news.

First, the bad news.

He took a step or two backwards from yesterday.

He was definitely popping, but very quietly. I couldn't hear it unless his head was close to my ear. No open mouth breathing and one nostril was clear, but the other was all gunky. The vet had recommended that if still gunky, I could use a warm and moist Q-Tip to gently try to clear out some mucus. It was gross, but somewhat effective. He didn't mind too much either and we were very gentle (I held, Katie swabbed). I am hoping the popping was more a function of mucus clearing out and blocking his nostril, etc. than anything worsening.

He also wheezed a couple of times, but again, it was much quieter than before, and didn't seem to bother him too much. There was also zero discharge from his mouth or nose. Again, hoping it's just the last of the gunk and mucus breaking up.

I've been maintaining the humidity about 60% with temps 78F on the cool side, ambient about 82F, and two hot spots. The one on top of the branches is about 90F. The hide on the UTH is about 91F. There is a range on the branches from 83-90F.

Now, the good news.

There are 3 injections left after tonight. So there is definitely room to improve from those three, as well as from tonight's injection.

I am still very optimistic. However, I am also prepared to call the vet if he's not 100% by the last injection. She wants an update, and I will want to know what to do if he's not 100%.

Honestly, I am a little bummed, and was riding high yesterday, but overall, Yafe is definitely moving in the right direction. I am trying to focus on that.

I'll update if he needs to come out (bathroom cleanup etc.) before the next injection, otherwise, I'll advise Friday night/3 days.

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I recently completed a 7-dose course of injectable antibiotics for my Beardie's RI. Prior to the injectables, we did a 14 days of baytril that did nothing. She's 14 years old so I was a bit worried that she just wouldn't be able to fight the infection.

It wasn't until the second to last injection that I felt she really turned the corner. The day after her last injection, she had a vet visit, and was given a clear bill of health.

Don't lose hope!

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Originally Posted by alittleFREE

I recently completed a 7-dose course of injectable antibiotics for my Beardie's RI. Prior to the injectables, we did a 14 days of baytril that did nothing. She's 14 years old so I was a bit worried that she just wouldn't be able to fight the infection.

It wasn't until the second to last injection that I felt she really turned the corner. The day after her last injection, she had a vet visit, and was given a clear bill of health.

Don't lose hope!

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Thank you! This is uplifting!

I will continue to be optimistic. I will also, as always, keep everyone in the loop!

Thank you alittleFREE! Much appreciated!

I know people aren't snakes and snakes aren't people.

But a upper respiratory infection is pretty similar in most animal species, incl. humans.

They never just go away in a week or two. Drainage continues for a good while. And a snake doesn't have nose spray and tissues. I would think it would be pretty normal to have dried mucus plugging up the nostrils and make breathing a bit harder at times. Esp. if it only happens occasionally now and isn't constant or getting worse.

I think overall things are progressing quite positive. Just hang in there..

Yafe got his 8th injection tonight and it went fine.

The entire time we had him out (4-5 minutes) we heard one or two pops and a small wheeze. Significant improvement from last time and as good as the day before the last injection where I was incredibly excited.

He gets his 9th injection on Monday, 10-29-18, and then his last injection 3 days later, on Thursday, 11-1-18. I will keep everyone in the loop as (hopefully) he continues to heal well. I am pleased with the progress, but also nervous with only two injections left. However, I am remembering what alittleFREE said about her Beardie. I am being patent. Nervous, but patient.

Yafe seemed to have a lot of energy today and was stronger in his movements, but deliberate, and calm.

Here is a Video Link to Yafe after his Injection tonight: https://streamable.com/558af


Here are two pictures:

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go, Yafe, go!!!

Fingers crossed for you

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Yafe got injection number nine tonight.

The injection went well and honestly, not to jinx anything, again, but he seems 100%. He wasn't flicking his tongue much tonight, but he was not popping, had no open mouth breathing, and zero wheezing, even when he was held down for his injection. He seemed to have more color to him, but maybe I am looking into things too much?

His last injection (#10) is Thursday evening (3 days from now) and expect symptoms to still be at bay. I will then wait a week, and if Yafe remains symptom free, which I assume he will, I will offer food again.

I am super happy right now, but curbing my enthusiasm until a week after the last injection, symptom free, and with food in his belly!

Video Link to Yafe after his 9th injection and symptom free: https://streamable.com/fhejd

Note: It looks like Yafe is shaking in the video. He is not. I am. My hands shake like crazy because of Prograf, one of my immune suppressants I take due to my kidney transplant (to help prevent rejection). That's why I hold and Katie injects.