Python weight?

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Originally Posted by xanaxez

because it isn't expensive and i want to make sure my animals are always healthy. i do not breed or sale animals, so these 4 are my babys and i will make sure they stay are treated at the slightest moment something might occur. some may think i am foolish but i just care for my snakes.

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Personally I believe every other month is overkill. it is unlikely your animal will get parasites in a 2 month period. i would say a good portion of keepers never get a fecal exam.

I am not trying to talk you out of it by any means. It shows you care for the animals and are providing top notch care.

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Originally Posted by snakevet121

im sure it doesnt have parasites its a healthy snake, they just fed it fuzzies all of the time.

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How can you tell :confused:, you are not a vet are you?

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Originally Posted by snakevet121

there was none? I do examinations on him all of the time ive never seen anything to point to anything wrong with him?

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You need to have a fecal done your examinations will not determine whether or not your BP has internal parasites

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Originally Posted by snakevet121

as long as i stay positive about the parasite matter he wont have them.

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Are you being serious? A RESPONSIBLE owner would take their animal to a vet if they were noticing any type of issues.

I wonder if your BP had a RI would you be positive about it as well and hope that it clears on it’s own :confused:

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Originally Posted by snakevet121

Can the parasites kill him or is it just a matter of being too skinny and its not healthy for the snake?

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Yes

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Originally Posted by snakevet121

Small adult mice for a 156g ball python then?

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I feed rat pup right now (26 grams) to 140 grams BP (140 grams at 2 months old BTW)

Bottom line it is highly advisable to get a new incoming snake check by a vet to get a clean bill of health, this is YOUR responsability.

Be PRO-ACTIVE!

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Originally Posted by snakevet121

O wait no its a parasite, parasites need hosts too survive so they actually wont kill it, i learned about parasitism but maybe they could but if its a parasite it shouldnt die.

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When two species have a symbiotic relationship, the host will not die. Not all parasites have this relationship with their hosts. :snake:

"A RESPONSIBLE owner would take their animal to a vet if they were noticing any type of issues."

Wow do you think that was a respectful and nice thing to say? Have you ever heard of different beliefs? RESPECTFUL people would know what im talking about. Thanks, read my other posts to before you disrespect me.

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Originally Posted by snakevet121

Thanks, read my other posts to before you disrespect me.

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I have read all the posts on this thread and still stand by mine!

So because i dont have a herp vet im gunna bring him to one that doesnt exist? you cant even apologize for that?

Sometimes you gotta put your beliefs aside and do what is best for the animals you care for. Everything may be ok or you thinking positive may work, but what if it doesn't. Please use your head on this one. Here is a link to a herp vet database...just try & see if you can find one nearish you.

http://www.herpvetconnection.com/

haha sorry when you have a strong belief for something i am using my head and i think more then other people with a "literal" sence. but i weighed him today and hes gained 10-15 grams from a little bit too large feeding, i knew he didnt have parasites and i just had to up his food.

Just feed the snake if it eats feed it every 3 to five days,it seems to me its under fed.

thats exactly it. the pet store started it out on pinkies and when i purchased they'd feed it a fuzzie every WEEK.