:( some sad news

As you all know I was having some problems with Zahabu -

it turned out he was carrying a parasite called crytosporidia, to this there is no cure.

After taking him to the vet, there was a slim chance that he would be ok. After persuing this chance with medication etc... The worst has happened.

I was in my room about 10 mins ago and heard a rustling in the tank. Looked over and saw Zahibu moving, went over and saw that he had died :(

thanks for all the help I recieved off everyone with regard to him. I definatly learnt a lot about these animals.

Sorry to hear the bad news it sucks when it happens :(

I'm sorry about your loss ... my thoughts are with you :hug:

so sorry :(

I'm very sorry to hear that. :hug:

I am really sorry about your snake. What symptoms do they show from that parasite?

the main symptoms seemed to be, not eating, possible vomiting, not defacating for a long time (although this may be down to indivdual snakes) Also when given critical care through a syringe, the snake had a bloated appearance, when taken to the vet, the vet massaged the snake and liquid came out (so sign that stomach is not working) also lathargy.

Apparently it is quite infectious, and serious tank disinfection has to go ahead, this is one of the parasite nasties, if you see any of the above symptoms or something not normal about your snake, get it checked out!!!

thanks for the support everyone

So sorry for you loss.:(

I'm so sorry .... :(

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Originally Posted by aaronyarm

As you all know I was having some problems with Zahabu -

it turned out he was carrying a parasite called crytosporidia, to this there is no cure.

After taking him to the vet, there was a slim chance that he would be ok. After persuing this chance with medication etc... The worst has happened.

I was in my room about 10 mins ago and heard a rustling in the tank. Looked over and saw Zahibu moving, went over and saw that he had died :(

thanks for all the help I recieved off everyone with regard to him. I definatly learnt a lot about these animals.

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I am so sorry that happened :( .Just incase i would trash the enclosure he was in just incase its in the enclosure,i would not want this to happen again.

Awww I'm sorry to hear that aaronyarm. :grouphug:

Did the vet suggest anything special in the way of sterilising the tank to make sure all your other pets will be fine?


dr del

Sorry to hear about your loss. :(

Awww so sorry to read of the loss of your snake. I know it's never easy but at least you do know what you are dealing with here, which hopefully will bring some comfort in that you did all you could do for him.

so sorry to hear about this. sending loving healing vibes your way :hug:

My sympathies, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you

sorry to hear about your loss.

just FYI though...people can catch cryptosporidium as well, so if you start getting sick, take yourself to the doc. you can find it in the water supply if the treatment plant hasnt upgraded their filtration systems. watch what you drink if its not boiled till you know where it came from

again, sorry to hear about your loss :(

Oh I am so sorry to hear that . :hug: my thoughts are with you and Stevo.

thanks again for all the support.

THe vet did mention that it can be contracted my people, but also said that cryptosporidia spores do usually remain species independant.

As far as steralising the tank, I have to throw away all the substrarte, the hides, water dishes etc... and then diinfect it with a bleech mixture, and thouroughly wash itout of course for any new babies.

The vet put me in touch with a local reptile rescue trust. And said he feels comfortable with me rehoming seomthing. Its not going to be until the new yr now, but hopefully Ill be getting something.

Thanks again