Possible loss of colony

Hang in there, we're all hoping for the best...:grouphug:

Wolfy, here is a wish for the best results:hug:

My bet is that its not IBD...and more of a case of VGRDUT.


(Vets Getting Richer Doing Unecessary Tests)


The time frame alone would have been convincing enough that it wasn't IBD, but that's just my own worthless opinion......

Good luck Wolfy!!!

Crossing all my crossable bits for you and Hepburn, Theresa.

Yes include my positive interest towards hepburns recovery and the overall health of your collection...Also kudos to everyone offering to help!!

Latest update!
UF called, and Hepburn came through her surgery ok. She woke up and is resting. Now they will stain the liver tissue, and also do another more definative test that will take a few days. ANother day in the hospital for her. Another wait.
Twitch, twitch.
Wolfy

I have to ask, other than the stomatitis, has the snake shown ANY other symptoms? Regurgitation, anorexia, dysecdysis (inability to shed) or any neurological symptoms such as Stargazing or inability to right itself when turned over? I certainly understand the need to protect your collection but IBD is a quick killer in Pythons and no other snakes in your collection show any symptoms. It seems to me they might have jumped the gun. I certainly hope the tests come out ok!

They spotted inclusions in the blood. That is the main thing. Mouth rot is a precurser in ball pythons also(although it is also common in ball pythons in general).
Since Hepburn is ALSO a spinner, it is hard to tell if she has the IBD neuro characteristics. As a side comment, it also made it really hard for the vets to tell when she was awake from anesthesia. Usually when they stop being wobbley and all they are awake, but she doesn't stop! LOL. Poor girl.
Like I said, it has been 5 monthes since any new snakes have been added into the collection, and I can't find any symptoms at all.
I'm hoping.
Wolfy

So far everything sounds great wolfy. We're all pulling for you and Hepburn. Keep us informed.