Saving a Life! (Graphic images)

Emily and Judy,
Thanks for those 2 recommendations, as that is exactly what I have been looking for. I'll have to do a little research and see if I can't find one of those two products.

Steve and Jo,
Thanks for the replies and prayers. As for food, I did try to feed her a very small fuzzy mouse yesterday. She wanted nothing to do with it, which I guess is good and bad. Good, because it could put undue pressure on the wound, but bad, because she does need some food. At the moment, I don't know exactly what I am going to do, as I know that I have plenty of hatchlings go 6 to 8 weeks without eating, before they decide they are hungry, or get assist fed. So, I know she will be ok for a while. If, she seems to be healing well after about six weeks, and still has not eaten, then I may try to assist feed her. If she does not look like she is healing well, then I will probably start feeding her with a pinky pump.

To everyone else,
Thanks for all of the comments and advice, as it has all come in very helpful while taking care of this little girl. Even the small things are overlooked by Monica or myself, when I am trying to think of all of the scenarios, and all of the special care that she needs.

I do have to say, that I will probably not post any updates on this girl for a while, as my plan at the moment is to leave her alone for at least a week, so that her heart reatr doesn't go up and put stress on the hernia. With Chicago coming up next weekend, it may be about 10-12 days for I post another update. However, I will continue to post improvements or declines if I happen to see any until then.

Any updates on the little girl? Hows she doing? no bad news i hope

great for u she will be in my prayers. i promiise. hope she heels properly.

Update threads:

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=54550
http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=54968

:D

I will be posting another update this evening (it is the first break I have had in 2 weeks). It is a good update though. She is doing great.

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I will be posting another update this evening (it is the first break I have had in 2 weeks). It is a good update though. She is doing great.

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That is awesome! Im very happy for you:D

That is such great news. :banana:
You made my day!

:gj: :D

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I will be posting another update this evening (it is the first break I have had in 2 weeks). It is a good update though. She is doing great.

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You know I'm going to be checking the computer all night now Tim! :D

Here is a link to the latest update:

http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=56124

Wow... you are a great person, you saved that poor snake from death. you are great!!!!!!!!!!:snake::snake::snake::snake::snake:

What an amazing story! I could never have gotten the strength to perform home-surgery on my snake - let alone ANY animal. But I guess when the situation is dire enough and can be done yourself instead of spending hundreds of dollars, you can manage to do it.

Great stitch job, and get well *Insert spider's future name here*!

Josh and Moofins,
Just to let you know, this was actually done in 2007. The snake was named Grace, and is a tad over 2 years old now. She now resides with one of the moderators in Ohio (frankychino).

Thanks for the compliments, and it happens to be one of my favorite storys. I actually attempted this surgery again this year on a Hypo girl, but she had a few extra internals outside, and I couldn't get them all back in the cavity. I was able to stitch her up, and was semi hopeful that she would pull through, but she passed away in the middle of the night sometime.

Regards,

Wow, awesome save!!

What a cool story, it's neat seeing threads like these revitalized and to hear about what happens a few years down the road!

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What a cool story, it's neat seeing threads like these revitalized and to hear about what happens a few years down the road!

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No kidding! Great story and update. :gj:

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Josh and Moofins,
Just to let you know, this was actually done in 2007. The snake was named Grace, and is a tad over 2 years old now. She now resides with one of the moderators in Ohio (frankychino).

Thanks for the compliments, and it happens to be one of my favorite storys. I actually attempted this surgery again this year on a Hypo girl, but she had a few extra internals outside, and I couldn't get them all back in the cavity. I was able to stitch her up, and was semi hopeful that she would pull through, but she passed away in the middle of the night sometime.

Regards,

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gald the spider surived and bee ndoing well. I am sory to hear about the lost of the hypo. I can only say I hope I never have to do this aismy monkey paws would most likey cause the heart to stop from me freaking out and crushing it .. I am going to talk to a vet and seeif I can get a couple suture kits for a just in case event. I know ican prolly do it but I know I need an extra set of hands and a couple gallons of Jack dainels after I am done. HEck I prolly need a h;af boxof sutures on hand as often as I am superglueing myself back together. :rolleye2:

Is there any update pictues of her? Would be nice to see her now 2 years after :D

I would had name her Hope! Grace fits her too :please:

Wow that is a great story and even better that she made it. I am so glad someone brought this back. I have to say ....hats off to you. You are a bigger person than I am....I would of had to have my hubby do that one for me.

I agree with the other poster...I would love to see pics now.

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Is there any update pictues of her? Would be nice to see her now 2 years after :D

I would had name her Hope! Grace fits her too :please:

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http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...=gracie+spider

That is the most amazing story! Gracie is the most beautiful spider and im so glad it was bumped back to the top! That is something I would do to save the life of one of my babies. People think im crazy to have adopted sick or injured fish & then spent tons of money and time treating them with medication and hospital tanks.

Fish, snakes, dog, cat..

Really.. Whats the difference? You cant have more compassion and love for one than the other. Best story from a breeder so far. Kudos!!!

~Monica :)

Wow! What a great story! I didn't even know this post was here until I read the other thread and saw the pictures of this beautiful snake. Truly a miracle!

Something new with this guy?

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Something new with this guy?

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Sorry that I missed this somehow, but I happened to see it today. Unfortunately for those that didn't follow the saga of Grace's life, she ended up going to a long time member on the forums collection. She did well there for about a year, and then I got a phone all that I didn't want to get. Grace (at about 2 years old at this point) happened to eat a meal, and then regurged about 3 or 4 days later. A few days after that, she passed away. There was no necropsy done, so the cause of death will remain a mystery. The owner as well as myself were devastated, but such is life. She will alweays be missed, but will always be remembered by me and all who view this thread.

Thanks for everyone over the years who have viewed this thread and remember Grace.

I am so sorry to hear about Grace.. My thoughts and prayers are with both her owner and her surgeon.. After reading your inspiring story I wanted to write a reply about how admirable I found your behavior to be (and the owner for taking her in) but when I got to the last page of the posts, I was so sad to hear what had happened. I'm sorry for the loss, I know it can be earth shattering. I'm in tears after reading Grace's story and just wanted to send you my condolences... Best wishes and RIP Grace

Very sorry to hear this Tim. You gave her several great years of life that she otherwise would not have experienced. Hat's off to you!

Sorry to hear it ended that way, but she wouldn't have had the gift of life in the first place if not for you.

I have to say that I am tearing up a little after reading that. Great job Tim for saving her life, I don't think I could have done that (or even had a clue how to). I'm sorry for your loss but she had a couple good years that she never would have had if you hadn't acted so quickly. God bless you man, it's people like you who restore my faith in people.

Thanks for sharing your story! Would've been good to have a CLS person around to help you! That's Combat Life Saver in the military! We are tought how to do things like this. Because I know you where nervous stitching your first time! I remember doing it on dummy skin! Then I actually got to do it in Iraq in a non combat related incident! But, it was fun and came out without a bad scar! Once again, thanks for sharing your story! Hope she does fine and keep us updated. Also, might want to see about getting antibiotics to prevent infection!

I just read this whole thread.... You did such an amazing job with this BP! My hats off to you sincerely:gj: