Re: EMERGENCY* Bad skin disorder
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Originally Posted by bznj1
It is scale rot! The poor snake is not being takin care of properly! End of story.. Please more bad karma for me. for thinking this guy Should Never own another reptyle!! What a place!:rockon:
You're probobly right. I feel terrible. The cage has a thermometer above the heating pad. I've had this same set up for years and it's never caused a problem.
Re: EMERGENCY* Bad skin disorder
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Originally Posted by crispy505
You're probobly right. I feel terrible. The cage has a thermometer above the heating pad. I've had this same set up for years and it's never caused a problem.
What are your temps? Anything above 95 could possible cause burns... it may not have occured earlier on if the snake hasn't burrowed.
Oh, don't listen to bznj1, he's in troll-mode. It's good that you came here to get help. That's more than many can say.
Re: EMERGENCY* Bad skin disorder
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Originally Posted by Sausage
Oh, don't listen to bznj1, he's in troll-mode. It's good that you came here to get help. That's more than many can say.
:rockon:
Re: EMERGENCY* Bad skin disorder
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Originally Posted by crispy505
You're probobly right. I feel terrible. The cage has a thermometer above the heating pad. I've had this same set up for years and it's never caused a problem.
So you made a mistake, the good part is that you seem willing to do anything to get your snake healthy again and to fix any problems you had. Do not let anyone tell you you don't deserver to own a reptile.
Re: EMERGENCY* Bad skin disorder
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Originally Posted by crispy505
You're probobly right. I feel terrible. The cage has a thermometer above the heating pad. I've had this same set up for years and it's never caused a problem.
And dont feel bad!! I mean crap you cant help but feel bad I know...but NO ONE is perfect...the best breeders out there have all messed up an done things I'm sure they wont admit to...you learn from your mistakes is all...lets all just hope this doesnt happen again and that he comes out of this ok!!!
Read the posts here in the husbandry on housing etc...get every thing right on and he will be one happy bp in no time..again best of luck!! Glad you came here and are looking for help rather then just letting him sit at home and suffer!
Re: EMERGENCY* Bad skin disorder
Here's a link that will locate a herp vet near you...
http://www.arav.org/USMembers.htm
Re: EMERGENCY* Bad skin disorder
I've never seen anything like it and I dont really have much to offer to the post that hasn't already been said.
The only thing I felt the need to say even though others have already said, is that I'm so sorry this happend to your snake, and I wish you the best of luck with the health of your snake so that he stays healthy and alive. I also hope you don't let the A$$-Hats on this site get to you.
Good luck with your snake and please keep us updated!
Re: EMERGENCY* Bad skin disorder
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Originally Posted by Sausage
Hey thanks a lot. It turns out the only one in the city is at the zoo. I'm really surprised. This is a big city.
Re: EMERGENCY* Bad skin disorder
Crispy, Where are you located????? Maybe there's a member that lives near you and can recommend a really good snake vet???? I've found that even tho' the ARAV site is the main place to check, sometimes it's not always up-to-date with a vet's name who can care for snakes.
Re: EMERGENCY* Bad skin disorder
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Originally Posted by Gooseman
True, in this case your going to need to treat the symptoms directly rather than the underlying cause. However, to treat said symptoms a qualified VET is needed to properly diagnose and treat. We really can only throw out suggestions based on what we know. I feel a place like bp.net is more suitable finding the underlying problem if it is husbandry related (which is most likely the xase), and how to privide primary care until said vet can be found.
EDIT: Just read over my post and it sounds like its calling your advise unhelpful sweety, I just want you to know that is not the case at all.
No worries; it's all good, Ben. I'm sure since this is online, that's how my explanation was understood.
I wasn't trying to detract at all from the seriousness and the root cause probably being husbandry related--not at all! But the extent of the wound and exposure of live tissue would indicate that making the snake comfortable (as much as possible) and minimizing the chance of (increased?) infection is the primary concern, until Crispy can get the snake to a vet.
Yes, injury like this would indicate that some form of husbandry modification should be practiced, and I'm sure Crispy will delve into it and change things, but for right now, getting the snake to a vet, and keeping the wound clean and dry is more important.
