Need help with a rescue pueblan please.

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Originally Posted by Sunnieskys

Awesome! I will definitely follow this. Thank you so much.

Should his housing change? Besides a full on clean after he is settled. I will get his uth and jumpstart asap.

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These snakes like to burrow...they also enjoy cardboard tubes & such to hide in. Since his cage has changed location, he might feel better with more privacy.

I completely agree with Charis. Don't go too fast, his little body isn't used to it or ready for it.

And am I reading that right??? 78 grams at 16 years old???

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Originally Posted by Charis

Congrats on the new addition! Glad he now has a caring home!

On malnourished rescues, while it is overwhelmingly tempting to want to feed them a lot, you should actually go slow in bumping up the size or frequency of feeding. Their systems have gotten used to subsisting on less food than needed, being hit with way more food than they are used to processing all at once can overwhelm their systems and can cause regurges or other issues.

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And IF they should happen to have internal parasites (as the reason for being underweight), when you bump up the food all at once it can kill the snake because
the parasites are suddenly having a banquet, & they can plug up vital organs. Sadly, I've seen this happen, though I didn't understand until later what happened.

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Originally Posted by craigafrechette

I completely agree with Charis. Don't go too fast, his little body isn't used to it or ready for it.

And am I reading that right??? 78 grams at 16 years old???

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I didn't post a weight for MY snake, it's MY snake (a similar type, Texas longnose) that is sweet 16+ years old. You're mixing up our posts, lol...

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

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I didn't post a weight for MY snake, it's MY snake (a similar type, Texas longnose) that is sweet 16+ years old. You're mixing up our posts, lol...

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Whoops...thanks!!!

Still, 78 grams at 8 years ???

2-2.5 ft. About as round as a bubble tea straw. I can see his spine so I know he needs weight but he is active and very alert. He was following me with his head and quite the tongue flicker. It was almost like he was waiting for food.

Poor little soul...he's really small for being about 8 years old. I'd get his stool checked as soon as you can. Fuzzies are perfect for him for now.

No ctaig he is only 8years old, but yes 78 g. I weighed him first thing. Checked him over for mites and sores if he had any and general over all appearance.

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Originally Posted by Sunnieskys

No ctaig he is only 8years old, but yes 78 g. I weighed him first thing. Checked him over for mites and sores if he had any and general over all appearance.

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Wow, I'm glad he found his way to you. He should fill out well, just don't rush it. Good luck and keep us posted on that little guy!

Yes, do keep us posted...I can't wait to see him in good health. Your "before" & "after" photos will be amazing, I predict.