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  • 10-12-2004, 06:07 PM
    First_time_herp
    Dudes, I'm pretty sure the only reason he's thin is because he hasn't eaten in while. And the angle of that pic is a bit stange. He is thicker in the last section of his body. But just in case he does have a parasitic infection how do I get rid of it?
  • 10-12-2004, 06:18 PM
    SatanicIntention
    When you take him to the vet, take a FRESH poop sample with you. One of the techs will do a fecal check under the microscope and determine whether or not he has parasites. What parasites he has will determine what he will be treated with and for how long. You cannot diagnose parasites by yourself even though you can buy wormer at the feed store. If snakes are kept together, as your's was since he was bought at Petco and they keep them together, there is a greater risk of a parasite infestation. If one has it, they will ALL get it. Even if none of them had anything, just being kept together, and if not cleaned out regularly, they can get parasites just from being around each other's poo.

    In short, just get your little guy and his poop to the vet so you can rule out the parasites and get some weight on the little booger. A fecal check shouldn't cost you more than $15, and wormer is cheaper than all get out. If the vet wants you to pay more than $20 for a fecal check, go somewhere else.

    Good luck with your new snakie :)
  • 10-12-2004, 06:23 PM
    First_time_herp
    Cool thanks, fifteen bucks isn't that bad. But now i have to get some poo. And sinse I haven't fed him yet I don't know where to find any.
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