Sickbp

Just called my vet got an appointment 9am tomorrow. I'm gonna have a heart attack over all this if it's too bad now [emoji22]


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A sick snake is probably going to feel more secure and in a nice, dark, cozy tub. Feeling secure means less stress, which means the immune system will have one less thing to deal with. Start out with a tub setup, which is pretty easy (and inexpensive), and while the snake's health improves you can think about what you want for a long-term enclosure.


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Just called my vet got an appointment 9am tomorrow. I'm gonna have a heart attack over all this if it's too bad now [emoji22]


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U are going to need to establish if the vet has any knowledge of this disease. It is not common, the cure rate is low and all vets are not equal. I would suggest pointing the vet at the thread I gave you before you go and make sure he/she can deal with the issue. The previous owner was not good to this animal. What area are you in? Someone on here can maybe recommend a good vet to you.

So I know he's malnourished and that's a problem but he's not eating hopper mice but every few weeks, should I switch to a smaller mouse and try more often. I have a strong feeling he's just not passing these good


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U are going to need to establish if the vet has any knowledge of this disease. It is not common, the cure rate is low and all vets are not equal. I would suggest pointing the vet at the thread I gave you before you go and make sure he/she can deal with the issue. The previous owner was not good to this animal. What area are you in? Someone on here can maybe recommend a good vet to you.

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My vet says she sees snakes a lot and she's the best I know around with dogs and other animals so hopefully she will/should know about this


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So I know he's malnourished and that's a problem but he's not eating hopper mice but every few weeks, should I switch to a smaller mouse and try more often. I have a strong feeling he's just not passing these good


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What you need is to do some research, no you do not want to feed more often the more often you offer the more it leads to a refusal.

YOu want to feed the appropriate size prey based on the glimpse I just had of the pictures this animal is too bog for hopper and may not recognize them as a prey (those are for BP out of the egg)

Again get the weight first and before trying to feed get your husbandry in order, go get a plastic tub based on the snake's size and provide the optimum setup, if the husbandry does not meet your BP's need it will not eat.

And honestly right now based on the diagnoses of the animal eating is not your priority.

Being the best vet with dog sadly means nothing you MUST find an exotic vet, one that has hands on experience with reptiles and that is qualified, otherwise you will end up paying a lot of money and have very little results, because they treat dogs does not mean they are experienced with reptiles, my vet is not and she actually calls me at times when she has a question about snakes, you do not want that.

When I fed him his last mouse right before this shed he seriously didn't have this bubbly thin skin he seemed fine besides his under weight I'm working on


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So I know he's malnourished and that's a problem but he's not eating hopper mice but every few weeks, should I switch to a smaller mouse and try more often. I have a strong feeling he's just not passing these good


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The animal should be fed something that is approximately the width of the widest part of the snake. I, however doubt he will eat in that condition and it may not be a good idea anyway until that spilt is closed. There are things that could be done but you do not have the experience right now to do them. I good vet is going to be able to help you and safely get the animal nourished so it can hopefully recover. It is going to take work on your part though. Make sure you are mentally and financially prepared to do what needs done. If not, I hate to say this, but it may be better to euthanize the animal.

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What you need is to do some research, no you do not want to feed more often the more often you offer the more it leads to a refusal.

YOu want to feed the appropriate size prey based on the glimpse I just had of the pictures this animal is too bog for hopper and may not recognize them as a prey (those are for BP out of the egg)

Again get the weight first and before trying to feed get your husbandry in order, go get a plastic tub based on the snake's size and provide the optimum setup, if the husbandry does not meet your BP's need it will not eat.

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Thank you. Changed all his stuff inside his tank never thought the tank would be a problem but now I see why. What type of tub are we talking about, Walmart one about the size he's in now or something?


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No fish tanks, get one of these - it's cheaper, more secure, and holds humidity better:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hefty-100-Q...g-Lid/50150118

Add an under-tank heater and a thermostat to create a hot spot of 92*F, newspaper substrate, two hides, and a water bowl.

I agree that looks like slipped skin disease. If the snake isn't eating your vet may prescribe injected vitamins.