New rescue in horrible shape

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Originally Posted by Denial

He looks very dehydrated and also very underfed. Its a shame people treat these animals this way. I hope he makes a full recovery for you. Im sure he will once he gets some meds and food. They are pretty hardy animals hes gorgeous

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It is horrible that people let him get this bad. He is dehydrated and the sepsis has killed his appetite. I am hoping he will eat on Monday or I may consider having the vet tube feed him.

If he makes a full recovery I am going to be doing a presentation through my local herp society on why proper care is important and tell his story.

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Originally Posted by elbee

I will keep him in my prayers! Poor baby. Looks like the bath is good since he drinks. Keep us updated :)

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Thank you.

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Originally Posted by Naomijoy

poor thing :( I'm glad he's doing better with you!

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I wouldn't say he's doing better just yet, but he is at least getting meds now and I am trying my hardest to hydrate him.

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Originally Posted by Valentine Pirate

Sooooo happy you're helping the poor guy out! Is he very active after getting some water in him? Or does he stay pretty sedentary?

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Once he goes back into his tank, he pretty much sits under the heat lamp until we mist, then he moves around some.

anything new on this little guy? I know it's only been a few days but hoping to hear something

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Originally Posted by lidjamay

anything new on this little guy? I know it's only been a few days but hoping to hear something

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Sorry, I kind of feel off the face of the earth and haven't been on in a while. I do have an update on this boy, he seems to be improving. He had his first shed with me. He didn't seem inclined to shed on his own though so into the tub he went and I helped (which he was mostly okay with). He is now strong enough that he can get out of the tub on his own. He hasn't eat for me yet, but I haven't offered recently since he was in shed. I am going to be trying again tomorrow. Please keep your fingers crossed he will eat on his own. :please: He is on his second round of antibiotics but if the changes I am seeing are any indication then they are working. :)

Here are some pictures from tonight:
http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/...psc96f6e3c.jpg

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/...ps726dad41.jpg

His bad eye:
http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/...psf7d1349b.jpg

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/...psc57b2f12.jpg

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8184dbf5.jpg

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/...psc8b731e4.jpg

Nice pile of shed :P
http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/...ps48114731.jpg

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7af250d7.jpg

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Christ. He's really lucky you found him. Please keep us posted!

My heart goes out to him, I'll be keeping this guy and you all in my prayers for a full and fast recovery. Thanks for sharing all the pics... I really hope he pulls through.

Glad to hear he's doing at least a little better, hope he eats for you soon. Keep up the good work!

I'm glad he shed! I've been lurking in this thread. Hoping he feeds for you! He is a beautiful animal and I really hope he gets well.

Just one thing im curious about, partly to improve/check my own knowledge.... So, with the shed you could now confirm that the eyes now did shed, so there are no stuck caps on the eyes?

But the eyes still appear to stick out a bit, what is that about? still problems from the past i guess, do you think it will heal or stay?

anyway, best wishes and greetings from Germany, and when i finally start getting some snakes i will work together with a local reptile sanctuary.

Edit: my plan is that my first ever snake will be a ball python from the reptile sanctuary.

Subscribed! Please keep us posted how everything is going..And thank you for what you are doing, he is a gorgeous little man..

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He sure is beautiful! I'm so glad he found you to care for him. Good luck! And thank you for keeping us updated!