The test results are in...

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Originally Posted by Mindibun

Yes, she explained to me that a tub set-up was a bad idea, and that he needed (at the very LEAST) a 40gal breeder, UV lights, etc. Everything that a ball python definitely does NOT need. She also handled my snake very roughly and that was entirely unneccessary. He was completely cooperating with her and not acting aggressive by any means, yet she was holding his neck so tightly I thought his eyes would pop out. If you go through and look at my previous posts you can see everything that occured. To say the least, I was not happy...

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That was exactly everything she did with mine. I felt so bad when her mouth was squished from her holding the head so tight. I actually thought that the visit was going to traumatize my poor BP into never eating again. & she wanted me to bring her back, but I told her no (wasn't planning on taking her back for some more wrestling). I'm so sorry you went through it too. I thought I was being overly critical of the vet since I usually don't think very highly of many vets, doctors, etc. (with a few exceptions), but I was right then.

I thought the same thing: that I was being overly critical. But when I posted the experience here, everyone else seemed to agree with me. And, thinking back on it, if she really knew what she was doing, she wouldn't have told me they needed UV and all those millions of other things a ball python DOESN'T NEED. They have one girl there who prides herself on being the "reptile girl" because she has a few snakes or whatever. But she's the one that I spoke with on the phone when I needed his fecal float results. She's the one that pulled the whole, "Uh, well, it doesn't LOOK like he has parasites..." :rolleyes: Um, well, gee, don't you think you ought to run it a few times to make sure? Especially since I am, um, y'know, PAYING FOR THIS?

Gah, they make me so mad. :mad: Dont get me wrong - they were GREAT with my bunny. But I would NOT trust my birds to them, and I sure as h-e-double hockey sticks am not bringing anymore reptiles there.

Oh! And I'm finally able to put up some pictures. :D Not too much of a difference, but he has no more eyecaps, his color is darkening (only gone through one shed with me) and he's put on a little weight. Hope you all can tell from the pictures.

The comparison picture (same one I always post - from the day he got here)
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...l071308018.jpg

And from today:
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...tesided018.jpg

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That's a handsome BP! It's awesome that he is now in great hands.

I really thought I was exaggerating too, but I was so turned off by the way she handled my snake. She looked like Rambo while she kept saying 'she's a strong snake. My, she's really strong'. First thing I did when I left the clinic was call my SO to tell him what a weirdo the vet was & how I did not like her bedside manner at all.

I think there should be a BOI for vets. Possibly by area...& I tell you, from now on I will be asking the percentage of BPs that are their patients.

HAHAHAHA! :8: @ the Rambo comment. :rofl: "She's a strong snake. My, she's a strong snake..." I can totally see Dr. K. saying that, as she's trying to cover up that she doesn't know what the heck she's doing.

Btw, guys, please let me know if you notice a difference in the pictures. I want to make sure I'm not crazy. :oops:

I see a big difference. He's nice & round in the 2nd pic. The first one some of his sides are caving in. I'd say he looks like he's gained quite a few grams. Good job!