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Lesson for All *GRAPHIC*

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  • 03-14-2012, 05:42 PM
    CherryPython
    Awh :'( I really really hope he gets better soon. Looks like his recovery is going well already, I don't have the option of live feeding, but I think I'd always feed f/t anyway. Good luck with making him all better and I hope he feeds okay next time :)
  • 03-14-2012, 09:00 PM
    smilin-buddha
    A friend leaves a piece or two of rat food in the tub. Glad it is healing better
  • 03-15-2012, 01:28 AM
    TheSnakeEye
    Re: Lesson for All *GRAPHIC*
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Slim View Post
    that_dc5,

    I'd like to commend you on a job well done. That was a nasty looking wound and you have obviously gone above and beyond keeping it clean and treated. The fact that you have been able to avoid infection with this injury says a lot about your husbandry.

    Thank you very much, that honestly means a lot. I have been cleaning his tub every day, and sometimes twice if he goes to the bathroom. Water bowl is washed daily, and I was religiously using betadine. Heat was even cranked up a little bit so I make sure he is nice and warm to keep his immune system up.
  • 03-15-2012, 07:29 AM
    Slim
    Re: Lesson for All *GRAPHIC*
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by that_dc5 View Post
    Thank you very much, that honestly means a lot. I have been cleaning his tub every day, and sometimes twice if he goes to the bathroom. Water bowl is washed daily, and I was religiously using betadine. Heat was even cranked up a little bit so I make sure he is nice and warm to keep his immune system up.

    Sounds like a primer for what to do in a situation like this!
  • 03-15-2012, 03:50 PM
    TheSnakeEye
  • 04-02-2012, 02:38 PM
    TheSnakeEye
    Just a quick update for those interested. He is doing great! So great I have tried pairing him up again and he's locked all 3 of my girls. His wounds don't look so deep anymore, the scabs actually look like the are being pushed to the top by the new skin underneath, which means they'll probably fall off soon. If and when they fall off, the wounds open up a little, I will make sure to separate him again and keep him nice and clean to prevent an infection. But for right now he is doing good and the wounds look like they are closing very well. He still hasn't eating, but I suspect it's because he's also in breeding mode so only time will tell.
  • 04-02-2012, 02:40 PM
    Rob
    Great to hear, nothing like some loving to get over old wounds!
  • 04-02-2012, 02:55 PM
    CherryPython
    Really glad to hear he's on the mend :) :)
  • 04-03-2012, 11:30 AM
    Slim
    Thank you for the update! I'm not suprised he's breeding so well, I hear Chicks dig scars! :D
  • 04-03-2012, 12:00 PM
    Mike41793
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Slim View Post
    Thank you for the update! I'm not suprised he's breeding so well, I hear Chicks dig scars! :D

    Lmao
  • 04-03-2012, 12:17 PM
    Spyderco1116
    Re: Lesson for All *GRAPHIC*
    Greet to hear he is doing well! From the looks of the pictures it looks like the wounds healed up nicely. You did an awesome job taking care of him!! Lots of luck to you and the little chick magnet, LOL!!! Take care...
  • 04-13-2012, 12:24 AM
    Solarsoldier001
    Just wondering how your male is doing? Any recent pics?
  • 04-13-2012, 12:41 AM
    TheSnakeEye
    Re: Lesson for All *GRAPHIC*
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Solarsoldier001 View Post
    Just wondering how your male is doing? Any recent pics?

    Will get some as soon as he unlocks from the Cinny :gj:
  • 04-13-2012, 06:36 PM
    Solarsoldier001
    :) I can't wait
  • 04-14-2012, 11:50 PM
    TheSnakeEye
    As requested here are some pics taken today.

    http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/a...hat_dc5/22.jpg
    http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/a...hat_dc5/21.jpg
    http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/a...at_dc5/2-1.jpg

    Please excuse the dried goo on one of the scabs, the Cinny must have left it on there lol. Either way, he's doing great. They seem to be doing fine, especially the end of his tail. I don't think you'll be able to notice that he's missing some of his tail. None of this has slowed him down from breeding. But that their natural instinct so I don't blame him.

    You can tell the wounds were bad because it's been a while since I first posted this and he still has scabs. A small wound would have healed already. But he still has scabs, which goes to show they were deep.
  • 04-15-2012, 12:02 AM
    Highline Reptiles South
    glad to see he is on the mend and doing well. I can't imagine the feeling in the pit of your stomach when you open a tub and see that.
  • 01-04-2013, 05:48 PM
    SylverTears
    Gld to hear he is recovering
    ..And that is why I DON'T feed live.
  • 01-04-2013, 05:56 PM
    Inknsteel
    Thread necromancy!!!

    But great excuse to ask for some updated pics. I'd love to see how he healed up...
  • 01-04-2013, 07:01 PM
    satomi325
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ToriTheBallPython View Post
    ..And that is why I DON'T feed live.

    Its not about feeding live or f/t. Its making sure not to leave the feeder for extended periods of time to go hungry. In this case, the feeder was forgotten with the snake for hours due to a family emergency.

    There are safe methods to feeding live. F/T can be equally dangerous.

    Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2
  • 01-04-2013, 08:53 PM
    TRACY
    Re: Lesson for All *GRAPHIC*
    I hope he gets better soon. best of luck
  • 01-04-2013, 09:01 PM
    TheSnakeEye
    As requested, some pics of him now. The wounds are completely closed up, sheds come off nice and clean, but the scars are still white. I think they are going to stay like that for a long time, if not always. Either way he is eating and breeding great again.

    http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/a...8698DC7873.jpg

    http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/a...F9043A0AFA.jpg
  • 01-04-2013, 10:59 PM
    Kt21vkb
    Re: Lesson for All *GRAPHIC*
    Glad to see he made a full recovery.
  • 01-04-2013, 11:05 PM
    Solarsoldier001
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by that_dc5 View Post
    As requested, some pics of him now. The wounds are completely closed up, sheds come off nice and clean, but the scars are still white. I think they are going to stay like that for a long time, if not always. Either way he is eating and breeding great again.

    http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/a...8698DC7873.jpg

    http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/a...F9043A0AFA.jpg

    He is one handsome snake :)


    Sent from iPhone 5 using tapatalk :)
  • 01-04-2013, 11:09 PM
    MisterKyte
    Good to see he's right as rain again!
  • 01-05-2013, 12:10 AM
    angllady2
    Very cool to see an update on him. I remember my heart in my throat when I saw the damage that had been done. I am so very happy to see he healed up clean and nice. Even his scars don't detract much from his looks. And besides, everyone knows chicks dig scars!

    Congratulations on his complete recovery.

    Gale
  • 01-05-2013, 12:14 PM
    TheSnakeEye
    Thanks for the kind words everyone.
  • 01-07-2013, 07:44 PM
    h00blah
    Re: Lesson for All *GRAPHIC*
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by that_dc5 View Post
    As requested, some pics of him now. The wounds are completely closed up, sheds come off nice and clean, but the scars are still white. I think they are going to stay like that for a long time, if not always. Either way he is eating and breeding great again.

    Don't house them together! Lol jk jk :P. Glad to see he's nice and healthy again!! Poor little worm :oops:
  • 01-08-2013, 03:37 AM
    Robyn@SYR
    Congrats on the progress.
  • 01-08-2013, 04:11 AM
    I-KandyReptiles
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by that_dc5 View Post
    As requested, some pics of him now. The wounds are completely closed up, sheds come off nice and clean, but the scars are still white. I think they are going to stay like that for a long time, if not always. Either way he is eating and breeding great again.

    http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/a...8698DC7873.jpg

    http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/a...F9043A0AFA.jpg

    I'm really amazed at how well he healed up! He's still beautiful, but I would never have thought itd heal this great !!
  • 01-08-2013, 05:10 AM
    Dwish
    Awesome! Thanks for updating.
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