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I second Phoenix


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Those pictures are physically painful to look at. That poor, sweet, baby. I'm so glad he has found you! It will be awesome watching this little one's resurrection from the brink.

Just to add a bit of negativity... what ever happens I'd suggest being ready for the unthinkable ... I've seen a few photos of snakes in very poor condition and so many only lasted a few days even after a promising start ..


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I had success with putting my snake in a humidity box with a closed lid (with holes,) luke warm water and a clean rag for 45 minutes. I had to help him get a little off his back end but it really helped with stuck shed!

I have to agree with Zincubus. While I sincerely hope this little guy can recover with your help, he really does look like he's in very poor shape. There's no way to know what kind of internal damage that severe dehydration and malnourishment has done. If I were you, I'd do my best to maintain emotional distance.

Let me inform y’all, the lenomblast and bumble bee that was in question.....on my post that is. They 100% recovered, and it was to the point of they had me wanting to purchase them. Their husbandry was 100%


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What a about Lazarus?

poor lil Mojo. this makes me so MAD! glad u found him tho.

Edit: i would also name him Zincubus!

Ok! We're back from the vet and it's a girl! The vet feels she's mostly just severely dehydrated and underfed. He felt the mouse she ate yesterday was digesting properly, she is mite free, and we are to bring in a fecal sample to double check for parasites.

She weighs exactly 500 grams. The vet wasn't too concerned about the head wound. I'm to monitor the bump on her head, but he feels it's simply the way the wound healed and not a tumor or abscess. Should it change in any way we will do further testing.

He pretty much gave all the same information everyone here has given. Warm soaks to help with hydration and the stuck shed, keep the prey smaller for now so we will stick with the mice, then once her weight is up to feed larger items. He suggested every 6 days for feeding right now, but I might do 5. She's still so eager for food!

Thanks for the name suggestions also! Initially I loved the name Lazarus! Then when I seen the lighting bolt-ish scar I was going to go with Harry lol I'm just a little bit of a Potterhead. Totally lost on female names, though! I was almost certain she would be a he.
I'm also as prepared emotionally as I can be, should she not make it, though I do need the reminders because I do almost immediately get attached. The vet did mention the negative consequences of prolonged dehydration and the effect it could have on her body. I'll definitely do my best for her, and even if it's a short amount of time, at least she wasn't suffering for her final days.

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Originally Posted by Mathilda

Ok! We're back from the vet and it's a girl! The vet feels she's mostly just severely dehydrated and underfed. He felt the mouse she ate yesterday was digesting properly, she is mite free, and we are to bring in a fecal sample to double check for parasites.

She weighs exactly 500 grams. The vet wasn't too concerned about the head wound. I'm to monitor the bump on her head, but he feels it's simply the way the wound healed and not a tumor or abscess. Should it change in any way we will do further testing.

He pretty much gave all the same information everyone here has given. Warm soaks to help with hydration and the stuck shed, keep the prey smaller for now so we will stick with the mice, then once her weight is up to feed larger items. He suggested every 6 days for feeding right now, but I might do 5. She's still so eager for food!

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congrats! it's a girl!!!!!!!!! :)

wow...500g, and she looks like a poor hatchling. sweet lil' bby.

i can't wait for her to start eating regularly! i'm excited to watch you both progress and grow!!! good luck! all the positive vibes i have are being sent to you both!