wierd shed

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Originally Posted by serpents-prey

ok i didn't say i couldn't afford to keep the snake but my money is tight enough as is the medical treatment for this will not be more than what i'm already doing please don't tell me things like this as i will neither take it sitting down or keep my mood in check

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You do realize you're the one in seek of help... Why are you giving so much lip to respected members of this forum, who are only trying to help you?

No one here can force you to take the advice, but moderators can force you to control yourself when you get out of hand. Try to keep your threats to yourself as the members here aren't going to put up with your BS.

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Originally Posted by serpents-prey

ok i apologise i just do not need people coming off as abrasive. about your question the scale came off yes i have a piece left i think no fat on it. the stones are sandstone maybe not sandstone but abrasive enough to help with shedding. i was estimating the temp of the uth's because i had the thermometer at the top of the tank. yes my father has a temp gun. we are going to walmart saturday to pick up a digital thermometer. we will have to pick up paper towels because all my father has is mechanic cloth and thats blue and greasy.
i will try to get ahold of the vet tomorrow and find out if i can email him pictures.
i think getting a boa this summer just went down the drain. oh well there's always next year. i will try to get better pics of the spot on his back

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Take the stones out of the cage. Measure the ground temperatures with your dad's temp gun and see if they are in the proper ranges.

ok first the story hasn't changed we rescheduled because of snow then because of people telling me to take him in immediatley which would caost more than i currently have i said i could not afford to take them today and the vet honestly is not there do you live in stl? i don't think so or you would know that we got almost a foot of snow and couldn't get or car out you want to call me out fine but get your facts straight first!

moving away from my finacial situation i still need to know how much trip-ab salve to apply and how often also my temps are still in the 83-86 mark 86 in the hide and 83 on the cold side.

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Originally Posted by serpents-prey

ok i didn't say i couldn't afford to keep the snake but my money is tight enough as is the medical treatment for this will not be more than what i'm already doing please don't tell me things like this as i will neither take it sitting down or keep my mood in check

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Actually, yes, you will keep your mood in check, especially when speaking to a member of the staff. Part of pet ownership INCLUDES veterinary care. Anyone who keeps a pet should be have money set aside for emergencies.

ok fine i'm changing the topic i need suggestions aside from immediate veterinarian care as this is currently unavailable i don't want comments about my financial situation just suggestions about my snake

You've got three pages of recommendations. And the vet recommendation still stands as well. I don't think a single participant in this thread would NOT be taking your animal to the vet if it belonged to them, myself included.

For the neosporin, just put a light layer on once a day just on the wound.

i personally wouldnt be rude to everyone thats tryin to help U out with UR situation.... U wanted people to help u and they did, and u get mad cause it wasnt what u wanted to hear ???

i have read this topic over twice now, and everyone is tellin u the same things over and over again and yet u still fail to hear them.... no im no expert on this and im still learnin myself... but everything that i have ever asked, they answered.... and if they are more complex questions, they will tell u to go to the vet....

thats just my 2 cents :2cent:

ok i have explained the vet thing if it is still unclear let me restate it I CAN NOT GO TO THE VET TODAY!!! i will try to goto the on wednesday i am trying to go to the vet. i am believe me i want to goto the vet but for now i have to take care of the snake until my appointment comes up i am working on your suggestions and tomorrow i will go to walmart and pick up a digital thermometer and paper towels but for now all i can do is wait

lemme explain my financial sit i am a horse shower i take english lessons which just went up to $30 a week i spend over $120 a month on lessons and that is my allowance. I am not about to give up my lessons to take my bp to the vet once a month. and to be honest i don't care if you think bad of me for it true i would have that much more money a month but that's about the only time i get out of the house




know what actually i am going to stop posting in this thread until my vet visit just because i have obtained about all of the information i can for right now

I have also been reading and rereading this post and would just like to add that the advice you've been given.. I second. Nothing we can say can change what has happened, but it was necessary to point out that your husbandry issues were what caused the problem. Nobody is blaming you for this, they are trying to help you fix the problem and prevent further issues. The only thing anybody will blame you for is if you don't correct these problems or try to properly care for your pet.

I understand you are young and rely on your parents for a lot of things, including getting to the vet and the store etc. I will just add that snow has never been an issue for me in any emergency and I lived in Wisconsin for several years. 12' of snow would not cause issues unless we happened to not have any shovels, winter wear, or roads.

I found a cat that was nearly frozen to death and I walked the 6 miles through a blizzard to get to the vet office. I realize you may be limited but nothing is impossible, you could get to the vet if you really wanted to and had the assistance and support of your parents. I do realize that sadly, the pets of the children are not as high a priority to the parents as they are to the children sometimes. I do question the ability to get to the store and not the vets office, though. Most vets will make time if they understand the problem is serious, they don't want your pet to die any more than you do.

We are not trying to 'pick on' you, though I know it can feel that way sometimes when people are critiquing you, your husbandry skills, and other aspects of your life, living, and the animals you keep.

I'm no expert with BPs, but I have many years of animal care, including reptiles (beardies, wild caught local lizards, cornsnake) and working in various pet shops/stores, being around people that care for these animals and my months of research, reading, and talking to people who own them, herp vets etc. This is just how I see it after reading this post for the past couple of days and seeing the picts of your poor BP.