First Deformity (Graphic)

Sorry for your loss, noone wants this to happen but sure there are risks.

Good for you for photo documenting it. The hatchlings in your other photo sure look healthy and happy!

Good luck with the rest of your year!:gj:

**Update**

So I did end up preforming a quick autopsy. Everything looked normal on the inside besides the kinking. Actually the only interesting part was that the heart was still beating. Remember now that the head had been crushed and removed hours before, and the body stored in the fridge. I have to say, I was not expecting that.

You did the right thing by culling that animal. The rest of that clutch looks great :gj:

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Originally Posted by aalomon

**Update**

So I did end up preforming a quick autopsy. Everything looked normal on the inside besides the kinking. Actually the only interesting part was that the heart was still beating. Remember now that the head had been crushed and removed hours before, and the body stored in the fridge. I have to say, I was not expecting that.

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whoa, that's crazy :O

Thanks for sharing this sad story. We who keep animals whether as pets or breeders have a responsibility to them that extends to euthanizing them when necessary. I'm glad you did right by this hatchling, no matter how unpleasant it must have been to do so.

The rest of your babies are very lovely, congrats.

That poor baby. Thank you very much for sharing the photo. Always something to be learned, as sad as this lesson was. Kudos to you for having the strength to do right by the little guy. And congrats on the rest of the clutch! They are some very good looking babies. :gj:

I'm not all that surprised that the heart was still beating a few hours later though. From my understanding, the nerve impulses are still there in snakes for hours, which would explain the continued systemic function you saw I suppose. Very interesting though. I don't guess you took pictures of the autopsy? (I know that's an odd question, but being pre-vet I find myself highly intrigued.) If you did, I would love a PM if you feel like sharing.

So sad, sorry you had to go through that. :(

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Ive had a few requests for pics/video so here is a link to a 10 second clip.

*Graphic*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfdG_qL1Cc8

Why does Ralph Davis freeze for euthanasia? Everyone says that it's inhumane. Anyone know why?

Cool video! Thank you for documenting it!

I feel bad for the little guy but when bad things like this happen i love to see people turn it into a positive. Congrats on the healthy babies too!