Vet Visit on Saturday - Any Ideas

My oddball now has something hard inside him that is showing a protrusion on the side. It feels hard and moves a bit. Got a vet appointment for Saturday (soonest I can get in). Any idea what may be causing this?
He hasn't eaten yet but still had a swell from the yolk when I got him. Could something have happened with the yolk?

A picture might help? Maybe a broken rib?

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Well hmmmmm. In looking at the pics I don't think it is a broken rib anymore (since it is on both sides)...


What type of substrate is she on? (try to think of some sort of blockage?)

I would think perhaps a tumor...but then you said it was hard so I just don't know. Hopefully someone else will chime in with an idea. :confused:

I have him on newspaper.

I think it's "hard belly" where the yolk doesn't fully absorb and hardens.
Unfortunately it is almost always fatal.
Seems to be a problem with CH animals. They apparently pull them out of the eggs to soon to fill orders.

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Originally Posted by SPJ

I have him on newspaper.

I think it's "hard belly" where the yolk doesn't fully absorb and hardens.
Unfortunately it is almost always fatal.
Seems to be a problem with CH animals. They apparently pull them out of the eggs to soon to fill orders.

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I bet thats it Steve.Its a shame they do that crap to them just to make a buck :mad: .Here is a positive hope that its not fatal.

I'm hoping it can be surgically removed and they can do it right away instead of me having to wait. I refuse to lose this one and will do everything I can to save him.


Look at him. He is awesome and I do not want to watch him slowly die on me.


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Good luck man, what vet you bringin him to? Bolton? or someone down near NY?


~mike

I have no experience with anything like that, so can't begin to offer ideas or suggestions.....just a shoulder. Looks scary and I will send along all my hopes and best wishes that it is treatable and the handsome little guy makes a full recovery! :hug:

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Good luck man, what vet you bringin him to? Bolton? or someone down near NY?


~mike

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Bristol. Chippen Hill Vet.
Trying to find somewhere else that can take me earlier that doesn't have the prima donna attitude that these guys do.

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Bristol. Chippen Hill Vet.
Trying to find somewhere else that can take me earlier that doesn't have the prima donna attitude that these guys do.

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Try Bolton Veterinary Clinic in Bolton (i know its a hike for ya) but it might be worth it. I had a female exotics vet look at my snake (she was good) i can't remember her name, but Rusty Reptiles also uses them for all of their rescued herps. I think there are a bunch down near the shore/fairfield county area.

~mike

Awww...poor little snakey:( Wishing you the best of luck and a speedy recovery.

South Wilton Vetinary Hospital agreed to see him today as an emergency visit.

They are down on Danbury Road. I've heard good things about them but have never been there.

Got a 2pm appointment.

Good luck, Hope everything turns out ok for you.

aaw, poor little guy. i really hope he will be able to be sucessfully treated--best of luck and keep us up to date.

The poor little darling!!! I will be sending positive energy, good thoughts and warm fuzzies for a easy treatment and quick, full recovery!!!!!

Please keep us updated!!!!!!

$115 later to find out there is nothing the vet can do. It is doubtfull that the snake would survive surgery to remove it and there is no way it can pass at the size it is.

I did find out that oddball is actually a girl. I had just assumed he was a boy. Probed today and turns out to be female.

I am left with 3 options now.

1. Try the surgery at 3:20 tomorrow for a cost of $820 with about a 20% chance she lives thru it and is able to survive long term even if is successfully removed.

2. Put her down.

3. Try what Davey Fig suggested and do the saline injections with the tubing of the mineral oil to soften and attempt to get the snake to pass it.

I think I am going to go with option number 3.

did you read some of jeff ronne's posts on hardened yolk in boas? try the saline, but also try increasing temps like he mentioned... it cant hurt right?

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Originally Posted by SPJ

South Wilton Vetinary Hospital agreed to see him today as an emergency visit.

They are down on Danbury Road. I've heard good things about them but have never been there.

Got a 2pm appointment.

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Keep us posted please,still hoping for the best for the little guy