Scared To Death My Snake Has IBD - My Collection?

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Originally Posted by immortalic

Provent-a-Mite didn't work with my snakes, and I was told to use the HotShot only for a 3 day cycle to keep from causing neurological disorder.

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Yeah I believe that this is the first time that I have heard of P.A.M not working. Just spray the enclosure and hide with it (water bowl and snake removed of course. Repeat about once a month (I think thats the interval can't member :weirdface)

If you use hotshot you will more then likey have some dead snakes. Please read and follow every direction on the PAM can. PAM does work when it is used right.

I didn't understand why it didn't work either, honestly, but that was when I first started keeping snakes (the sick snake is the first snake that we acquired) though the place where we got her, is questionable. I bought a baby RTB for my birthday, and she constantly regurged everything (showed no other possible signs of IBD) and eventually passed away, even when an advanced keeper tried to take care of her, he regurged everything. The place uses heat rocks, walnut/cob bedding, doesn't even pay attention to temps/humidity, nothing. They were feeding a 6 ft RTB a medium rat every three days. Granted, remember, this was where I first got into snakes, and first bought a snake, and now I know better, and will also no longer be using HotShot. As an update, Eve is no better, no worse. The vet won't see her until next week, I even tried to do the "emergency" thing, he won't let me bring her (I have never liked this vet anyways, wanted 100 dollars to probe one snake, rediculous...). So I am in the process of looking for another vet close enough for me to take her to.

Umm... regurging IS a sign that is linked to IBD. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE try to get your snake in to the vet before next week. Next week may just be to late. Also where are you loccted at, members here knows of some good herp vets all over the place. I'm sure we could find you a good one.

$100 to probe a snake? I'd probe a snake for only $99.95!!
I hope she recovers. It would be best for you to start looking up some reputable people to talk to about any of your husbandry issues that might arise. Then you know that you can get correct information.
People like NERD and 8BallPythons are helpful knowledgable folks to get snakes AND advice from. I hope that you can get a decent vet too someday.

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Originally Posted by immortalic

Also, how much would a necropsy generally cost?

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When I had one of my snakes sent away for a necropsy it was $260.

I understand that regurging is linked to IBD, but she had no other signs, which may still not rule out IBD, but then again, I could be wrong. I'm located in Bluefield, WV 24701. The vet I was talking about really is a... I shouldn't bash people. But nonetheless, I will keep checking. There really is no way that I can afford a $260 bill for a necropsy, I don't even have a job right now, they're too hard to come by around here, I got laid off 2 months ago, and I have gotten nowhere with my search. I'm hoping for the best, hopefully this will all work out.

hi there! I'm really sorry to hear about what's going on with your BP. unfortunately, i have no idea what to tell you on this one. however, i strongly suggest considering driving a littler further out of your way to see a vet that knows that he's talking about. even just calling another vet and asking some questions about what's going on may help point you in the right direction. good luck with everything; you guys are in my thoughts.

Just a thought and this may help you and others out very well when an emergancy springs up and money is tight. I keep 2 credit cards hidden and don't touch them unless my animals need vet care. They have come to my animals rescues more then once in the last few years.

I wish I had credit cards that I could do that with, I only have one. I'm only 18 and can't really get approved very easily.