looks to be like she is constipated, would explain the lumps and the eating refusal. maybe she swallowed something that has stopped the poor girl up.
02-19-2009, 11:54 AM
pitbulls4me
Re: Lumpy Belly
When they were soaking her after she had her horrible stuck shed she would defecate then. So she has gone to the bathroom for us. She hasn't eaten on her own since november but the vet said she ate for them on tuesday... I find it weird but who knows. Should I soak her and see if that helps?
02-19-2009, 12:00 PM
JeffJ
Re: Lumpy Belly
i think a trip to a more reliable vet who does not think lumpy serpents are normal . that does not look normal especially if she is not eating. what els could it be?
02-19-2009, 12:03 PM
pitbulls4me
Re: Lumpy Belly
Well I cant get her to a vet until I buy her. I am waiting for my tax money to come in. Should be here tomorrow. Then hopefully I can get her into the vet on Monday. Otherwise I just have to wait.
02-19-2009, 12:08 PM
JeffJ
Re: Lumpy Belly
Quote:
Originally Posted by pitbulls4me
Well I cant get her to a vet until I buy her. I am waiting for my tax money to come in. Should be here tomorrow. Then hopefully I can get her into the vet on Monday. Otherwise I just have to wait.
well, you have a great heart to buy a visibly sick python so you can rescue it. :gj: to that for sure! i bet she will turn out to be a great friend. and it sounds like your mind is made up and you will be taking her home. nothing could be better for her right now then a good home with proper care. and the vet visit that your offering of course. :salute:
02-19-2009, 02:09 PM
Kaorte
Re: Lumpy Belly
They kind of look like kinks.
02-19-2009, 02:14 PM
JeffJ
Re: Lumpy Belly
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kaorte
They kind of look like kinks.
i was wondering about birth defect........ but it looks like lumps of fecal matter, and thats in the tail (Anus) region so its possible its not defecating fully and thats why its not eating.
02-19-2009, 02:17 PM
Kaorte
Re: Lumpy Belly
Quote:
Originally Posted by JeffJ
i was wondering about birth defect........ but it looks like lumps of fecal matter, and thats in the tail (Anus) region so its possible its not defecating fully and thats why its not eating.
Did the vet ever do an x-ray on this girl? Could also be broken ribs. I don't think she is constipated though. She has pooped in the last 3 weeks and hasn't been eating much since november. She has nothing to poop out.
Did the vet ever do an x-ray on this girl? Could also be broken ribs. I don't think she is constipated though. She has pooped in the last 3 weeks and hasn't been eating much since november. She has nothing to poop out.
according to what i have heard, its possible for them to evacuate waste but not all of it properly. i could be wrong though.
02-20-2009, 12:00 AM
pitbulls4me
Re: Lumpy Belly
They have not done xrays on her because they said nothing was wrong with her. So there wasnt a reason to xray. They said there was nothing wrong with the lumps or her not eating.
What if she has kinks? Is it not good? Could she still live a happy normal life?
