Re: The Sad Side to Breeding (Graphic)
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Originally Posted by
hypersomniacjoo
how did you euthanize the deformed baby? i wouldn't know what method to use because it is so...blobby....
other babies look great, even little blindy :)
Cervical dislocation :(. It was the quickest way.
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Originally Posted by
angllady2
Yes. I have an eyeless adult female that is now over 1000 grams.
It was also my misfortune to have a temp spike cause eyelessness in three out of ten babies from my long awaited fire clutch. I plan to give the eyeless babies every chance, seeing as I already have one and she's fantastic. I have a number of people who desire to adopt the eyeless babies if they do well, and I would like to think my frequent posts about my adult girl have some small part in that.
I am sorry for your losses, I know how hard it has been for me. I hope your little one does well, please let us know if it eats.
Gale
I re-read your post about your girl. It still amazes me that they can do ok.
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Originally Posted by
WingedWolfPsion
A warning--some eyeless or one-eye individuals have other problems that don't become apparent until they are older. Some may die with no prior symptoms, within their first few years. I suspect it is probably due to a defect in their heart, due to the suddenness and lack of any signs of a problem.
I recommend folks raising them keep this in mind, so they won't be too devastated if it happens, and I tell folks who adopt them from me that this risk exists.
Thank you for the heads up. I will keep that in mind. It would be tough to lose a pet suddenly after they've endure so much.
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Originally Posted by
kitedemon
I have a one eyed snake whom was also a birth defect {one eye and a way too short tongue} (twin snake two in one egg one normal one tiny and one eyed) She is 4 years now and healthy just over 1000 gms she is a great feeder and an ever better pet she is perhaps the calmest snake I have ever handled. I would suggest that your too need to be given a fighting chance they adjust very well she may yet surprise you.
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Awe, that's awesome :).
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Originally Posted by
mbgirl17
Love the special needs babies! Hope the feeding goes well!
Thanks!
