STARVING baby ball I need help

Yes get your snake to the vet as soon as possible and you really do need atleast two hides because if he gets too cold he can go over to the other hide to get warm and vise versa, good luck getting your snake back to health!

I didn't intend to offend at all, and wasn't aware of your previous experience with the snakes. I wasn't aware you kept a lot of other animals and had tanks available for them as soon as they were ready for them. *bangs my head into wall* Sometimes we get noobs on here with a adult bp in a 10 gallon fishtank with a hotrock...Doh!

Thats really cool you took him and are trying to get him back to health- you and Rusty, a member here, should exchange some PMs.

Good luck with the little guy! If its just parasites then the vet should be able to get some meds going and kill off the bugs.

Brad,

No problem. I was bristled because it was late when I posted...and I am so stressed about my snake. It wasn't fair to snipe at you. You are trying to help, so thank you.

He's at the vet right now (I dropped him off before work). My vet is not optimistic, but is going to treat him for parasites and hydrate him. Still, once he's stable, it's still up to me to get him feeding.

When I get him home, I'm going to move him to a 10g just to give him more space. I hope he makes it. Thanks everyone for all the help!!!!!

Good luck with him, I hope the little guy pulls through! Keep us updated!

I hope he's okay! I think it's a good idea to switch to the 10 gallon. I also agree with someone that you should switch to newspaper or paper towels, at least until he is better. Also, I would recommend using 2 hides. One on the cool side, and one on the warm side so he does not have to choose between hiding and thermoregulating. Keep us updated.

Well folks...thanks for all the good advice. But my snake did not even survive the intital exam for treatment. My vet says he thinks he had parasites in his throat and stomach. I feel awful and think maybe he might have had a fighting chance had I gotten him to the vet a few days sooner. My vet says maybe, but thinks he was a goner from the get go.

I found out when I went to pick him up after work today :cry: . I've never lost a snake before.

I'm so sorry to hear that. I lost a baby ball python last week, I know how awful you feel, like you've been irresponsible and all. Well, better luck next time - try getting one from a good breeder and you won't be disappointed.

I plan to get another from a decent breeder. I only got this guy because he looked so sad and sick at the petstore. I should have figured he might not make it, but I really thought he'd be fine.

I am so sorry to hear that. I know how you feel. I would say you should jump right back in and get another one from a reputable breeder, if you think you're ready. My thoughts are with you. :cry:

I'm sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, the poor guy was probably a goner before you ever laid eyes on him. Start out with a healthy snake, and it's not nearly so much of a challenge to keep it healthy.