vomiting and listless bp

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Originally Posted by Python Guru

i dont know about anyone else but that set-up sounds a little ridiculous from what i have read about it . . . if you have a BP and know how to properly care for it (temps, humidity, tank size, feeding) maybe you should go over it with ur friend and get that snake into a proper set-up/enclosure when he gets back from the vet . . . you said you know about BP's but not about illness so sit ur friend down and go over everything you know with him to avoid this in the future :) , isn't that what friends are for?

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Yes indeed it is! Some people don't respond to that well and my friend is one of them. Her habitat is pretty crazy, but his intentions are good. I think if Sally makes it through this she may be coming to live here anyway and I can set her up properly. He asked me to take her a few months ago and I declined, but it may be for the best after all.

It sounds like you are doing the right thing by taking your friends snake to the vet. You should really go over husbandry with your friend. Here is a link to the care sheet on BPnet http://ball-pythons.net/modules/Sect...warticle&id=59 You should print it off for your friend. I hope every thing turns out ok for the snake keep us updated.

Mike

If the snake is vomiting and listless, I'd be getting it to the vet asap, not waiting a few hours. Not sure what kind of vet it is, but any animal that is vomiting and listless, usually is told to come in right away.

Sounds like you care enough about the snake, I'd be taking control over it. If your friend can't give it what it needs, make him understand that it's the best option.

Good luck and keep us posted ;)

Thanks everyone. I went to pick her up for the appt. and she was already dead. I pick my friends 10 yr old daughter up from school everyday and she will devastated.

I called the vet first thing this am, was told they were in training till 11:30...then called at 11:30 and was told that they were booked but would try to work me in at 1:30...I really don't think she gave a darn. They are the only herp vet in the area, so my options were limited. All of the other vets referred me to the same place...

Anyway, thanks again.:(

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Originally Posted by emerald78

Thanks everyone. I went to pick her up for the appt. and she was already dead. I pick my friends 10 yr old daughter up from school everyday and she will devastated.

I called the vet first thing this am, was told they were in training till 11:30...then called at 11:30 and was told that they were booked but would try to work me in at 1:30...I really don't think she gave a darn. They are the only herp vet in the area, so my options were limited. All of the other vets referred me to the same place...

Anyway, thanks again.:(

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I'm sorry for your loss. :[

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Originally Posted by emerald78

Thanks everyone. I went to pick her up for the appt. and she was already dead. I pick my friends 10 yr old daughter up from school everyday and she will devastated.

I called the vet first thing this am, was told they were in training till 11:30...then called at 11:30 and was told that they were booked but would try to work me in at 1:30...I really don't think she gave a darn. They are the only herp vet in the area, so my options were limited. All of the other vets referred me to the same place...

Anyway, thanks again.:(

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dang that really stinks :( you tried your best tho. thats what counts. i hate vets sometimes :( if that ever happened to me i wouldnt call id just go.. but that sucks :\ im sorry

thats too bad. however an autopsy might be in order ifthey plan on getting another they must know what caused this first.