python crying! (rescue)

i got a python from a friend that accidently sat on it and now its foaming and crying like a kitten. what can be wrong? its drooling and opening its mouth...help

Vet visit!! Immediately.

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Originally Posted by wolfy-hound

Vet visit!! Immediately.

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absolutely! thats some serious problem!

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Originally Posted by nixer

absolutely! thats some serious problem!

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x3 talk to the experts at the vet...

but he brought it to me what do i do meanwhile...i dont knwo what he did but he knows i have snakes so he brought it to me

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Originally Posted by lguizar12

but he brought it to me what do i do meanwhile...i dont knwo what he did but he knows i have snakes so he brought it to me

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if the person actually sat on it. many things could of happened including
multiple broken bones and fractures(poss. skull jaw spine ribs) soft tissue damage could be lung stomach ruptures even intestine ruptures.
i dont think there is much any individual could do themselves.

he could have spinal damage, try not to move him so much and get it to a vet ASAP

any good vet has a emergency 24/7 # call it and if they dont come right to you they will arange to meet you in there office immediately.

that snake is in excruciating pain to make an audible plea for help like that.

it would be cruel to not contact a vet as in have the phone in your hand right now.

well i feel bad ill see what happens thank you guys...im guessing internal bleeding

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Originally Posted by lguizar12

well i feel bad ill see what happens thank you guys...im guessing internal bleeding

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please keep us updated i hope the snake pulls through!

my rescue cried like a kitten and I promise it's the most heart breaking sound. Please get it to a vet. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.

He should not have brought it to you... he should have taken it to the vet himself and accepted responsibility for it.

Bruce

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Originally Posted by Bruce Whitehead

He should not have brought it to you... he should have taken it to the vet himself and accepted responsibility for it.

Bruce

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agreed, and no offense but your friend is a dumb ass, who sits on there pet snake. you don't just toss it on the couch take a shower and forget about it. like your cell phone or tv remote. i have never sat on my cat and its on the couch more then i am.

i sure hope he/she is bucking up for a the vet right now and your contacting one, because it may not pull through its cruel to not take it immediately and its a CRIME, that is punishable by law. not that any of us can do anything about it on here but if your going to tell me that they are going to ride it out and see what happens ill be pretty disgusted.

I have never in my life heard of a snake making any sound other then the occasional hiss. I say you get that thing to the vet asap. THey are the only qualified ones to make appropriate decisions as to its care.

Agreed, vet visit PRONTO..... I hope the little one is ok, but it sounds like its in really bad shape......:(

I think it's going to die and should be seen by a vet ASAP!

Is there any way we could get an update on this little one? Did it make it through the night, and have you found a vet to get it in to? I wish this were nearby. I'd take it myself because I just can't stand to know they're hurting.

I cant understand why you were taking the time to post a thread about this snake, when you should have immediately been seeking a vet.You should not have been wasting precious time posting about it here.

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Originally Posted by sg1trogdor

I have never in my life heard of a snake making any sound other then the occasional hiss. I say you get that thing to the vet asap. THey are the only qualified ones to make appropriate decisions as to its care.

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My rescue had an RI and even after meds started, she cried like a grown cat one night. It was loud and very freaky.

Mkae sure you have it No where NEAR your other snakes.

oh no, she's been in solo quarantine all this time, still is.

I sure hope the OPs snake is okay.

The whole thing smells kind of fishy.

Snakes don't cry. They don't make noises when they're in pain and depending on the size of the person sitting and what the snake was on when that person sat, there may be no damage at all.

It could be as simple as an RI and some wheezing.

Show some pics if you please.

wilomn, I know that you are very adamant in what you believe, but a snake in pain will make a noise like a cat. I was in the room with mine when she did so and have absolutely no reason to make it up and risk looking like an ass. Consider yourself lucky you've never heard it.

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Originally Posted by grammie

wilomn, I know that you are very adamant in what you believe, but a snake in pain will make a noise like a cat. I was in the room with mine when she did so and have absolutely no reason to make it up and risk looking like an ass. Consider yourself lucky you've never heard it.

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While I have no doubt you heard something, the lack of vocal chords pretty much precludes a snake vocalizing anything.

I've heard gasps and wheezes and sneezes and coughs but NEVER a cry like a kitten.

I don't think you're making that part up but I do think you may be anthropomorphizing a bit.

As I mentioned, the details of this supposed sitting upon of would be useful in determining just what exactly happened.

About a million years ago a guy name of Al Robbins used to do presentations with his reptiles at schools. Part of his show was where he sat on a sidewinder to show how it didn't bother the snake. I think he sat on a big ol retic too but am unclear on that. The sidewinder had it's mouth sewn shut so it couldn't bite but he sat the heck out of it time and again.

I'm not doubting you got an injured or sick snake, I'm just doubting the story you were handed with it.

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Originally Posted by iCandiBallPythons

I cant understand why you were taking the time to post a thread about this snake, when you should have immediately been seeking a vet.You should not have been wasting precious time posting about it here.

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I can't understand why you're such an ass and why you would try and make me feel worse. I was writing here through my iPhone driving to vets. I'm in San bernardino and there isn't good resources here. I am a college student who had midterms. I was trying to help my FRIENDS snake but I felt bad so I seeked help. You guys are always great help so I figured I'd try. Just be more considerate when you state your opinions thank you.

On a happier note she made it through the night. No crying and no foaming. I gave my friend the number of dr. Greek I believe so hopefully he gets an appt.

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Originally Posted by lguizar12

I gave my friend the number of dr. Greek I believe so hopefully he gets an appt.

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So the snake hasn't been seen by a vet yet, or am I misunderstanding your post?

He told me he sat on it. I am not sure what exactly happened I wasn't there. I just want the snake to get better. Maybe he'll fess up but until he does I just want to help the snake

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Originally Posted by Slim

So the snake hasn't been seen by a vet yet, or am I misunderstanding your post?

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No vet yet. Today he's trying emergency hopefully he does. I cannot make him go. I strongly urged him.

And as far as the "crying" noise, it did cry loudly consider yoursel fortunate you didn't have to hear that.

Wait.. you just wrote "I was writing here through my iPhone driving to vets. " .. but it hasn't been seen by a vet? You also started this out with "I got a python from a friend that accidently sat on it ", but now, you don't HAVE the snake, he still does?

I'm confused here. DO you have the snake? Did you indeed take it to the vet?

And Wilomn, I've also heard a snake make a sound similar to a kitten's cry. It was indeed an RI, and was the noise of the breath being forced through a mucus filled/swollen airway, NOT a "cry of pain". I'd go as far as saying it was sign of the snake being in distress, but I'd think more of a involuntary 'cry'. No vocal cords = no way to "cry out", much less crying in pain. A distressed noise of a very sick animal though, and very disturbing.

ok......i was studying in my apartment when my class mate calls and brings snake to apt. He tells me it is sick it. it makes that noise and is drooling. i did make a thread about it. we then drive to local vets here in san bernardino because i go to cal state san bernrdino. we had no luck because this city is horrible and has no good vets. (no emergency ) There is a storm here so we couldnt drive too far. so we come back to apt. i set her up in a tank and have her warm. i studied a bit more because i had midterm with the snakes tank by my side. she seemed betterwith no drooling and no noises. it was now 3am went to bed woke up at 6 checked on her seemed fine again. before i went to school because i had test at 8am i gave him number. (he spent the night) and told him to try and call or take it. i am in class as we speak and will see what happens. that is the whole story.

http://yellowpages.vvdailypress.com/...arians.zq.html

Several of those offer 24 hour emergency help.

And forward this to your friend as well.
http://www.sbcounty.gov/acc/programs...se_neglect.htm

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Animal abuse and neglect is when:

Any person, maliciously and intentionally maims, mutilates, tortures, wounds, or kills a living animal.
Any person overrides, overloads, overworks, torments, or deprives an animal of necessary food, water, or shelter.
Any person intentionally, for amusement or gain, fights any animal against another animal.
Any person permits an animal to go without veterinary care for an injury.

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If they cannot or will not care for the animal, find a nearby herp rescue and surrender it. Or take it to one of the vets that deals with exotics and surrender it. Please don't just let it lie there and suffer. You can help.

Ahhh.. that makes more sense.
Are you sure you have the heat at a good temp? Too cool and the possible RI will get worse(if it's RI), and too hot, and the snake will stress and die.
Good luck, and make sure your friend takes the snake to the vet. it's a pet, and needs care.

thank you guys i will keep you posted. sorry for being rude i just havent slept. and please keep negativity out of here. it is not my fault. i am just trying to help. this is my first "emergency with snakes" mine have never had a problem so i was/istyring just to keep this girl from dying. i will try and tell him the severity of the situation and if he doesnt i will make sure i get the snake off his hands. thank you guys for the help and caring comments

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Originally Posted by lguizar12

thank you guys i will keep you posted. sorry for being rude i just havent slept. and please keep negativity out of here. it is not my fault. i am just trying to help. this is my first "emergency with snakes" mine have never had a problem so i was/istyring just to keep this girl from dying. i will try and tell him the severity of the situation and if he doesnt i will make sure i get the snake off his hands. thank you guys for the help and caring comments

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Rude schmude.

You say you're a college student. Writing an accurate timeline with actual facts should not be beyond your capabilities. Of course you are schooling in Ca. so perhaps timelines and accuracy are beyond you.

It's not the fault of the readers when the writer incorrectly relates pertinent facts.

My guess is your friend is lying to you.

As far as noises, I've heard my share of respiratory related noises. I've also raised far more than my fair share of kittens.

I have yet to hear a snake cry like a kitten. You may have, it's entirely possible, but I haven't.

^The school I go to in CA is one of the top ranked public universities in the nation, with multiple professors who have won Nobel prizes and other various awards ;)



PS...I've seen your posts and not trying to start an argument with you :)

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Originally Posted by wilomn

Rude schmude.

You say you're a college student. Writing an accurate timeline with actual facts should not be beyond your capabilities. Of course you are schooling in Ca. so perhaps timelines and accuracy are beyond you.

It's not the fault of the readers when the writer incorrectly relates pertinent facts.

My guess is your friend is lying to you.

As far as noises, I've heard my share of respiratory related noises. I've also raised far more than my fair share of kittens.

I have yet to hear a snake cry like a kitten. You may have, it's entirely possible, but I haven't.

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Sorry for my ignorance. Next life i will make sure to go to your school and become as successful and intelligent as yourself. :gj:

This thread went from a sick snake to talking trash at where i go to school nice!

can we have this deleted ill just let you guys know when the snake is better

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Originally Posted by reaxion07

^The school I go to in CA is one of the top ranked public universities in the nation, with multiple professors who have won Nobel prizes and other various awards ;)



PS...I've seen your posts and not trying to start an argument with you :)

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Ca. has some fine schools. Some of those fine schools turn out some fine students. Some of those fine students can actually put on paper a timeline that has real facts in it. Not only can they, some of them, do that, but they do it chronologically and without personal embellishment.

OP, you're young. It's a looooooong standing joke that Ca. has some poorly edumacated people graduating from ALL of its schools. So, I'll forgive you for not getting a jest that you may not have an actual reference to but as for the rest, it stands.

It's not about your school, but it is, as always when communicating in a written medium, in part, about how you put your thoughts into words.

Don't blame me for not understanding that you didn't write what you meant to say.

I commend you for your efforts on behalf of the snake yet I must question both your story and those very efforts. This storm is not bad. Are you on a bicycle or riding a bus? There's this website called Google. You can find almost anything there including emergency vets in San Berdu county.

Yeah, I'm an old meany but I bet you'll do better next time you write.

I agree with everything you just said, haha. There's people from my school that are completely clueless :(


OP - Sorry for the sidetracking. Have you heard from your roomie yet? I pray that I don't need emergency vet assistance, as there's only one herp vet in my area, and I wouldn't want to go to somewhere without knowing they have experience.

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Originally Posted by reaxion07

I agree with everything you just said, haha. There's people from my school that are completely clueless :(


OP - Sorry for the sidetracking. Have you heard from your roomie yet? I pray that I don't need emergency vet assistance, as there's only one herp vet in my area, and I wouldn't want to go to somewhere without knowing they have experience.

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some experience is better then no experience when you sit on your pet snake...

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Originally Posted by lguizar12

I can't understand why you're such an ass and why you would try and make me feel worse. I was writing here through my iPhone driving to vets. I'm in San bernardino and there isn't good resources here. I am a college student who had midterms. I was trying to help my FRIENDS snake but I felt bad so I seeked help. You guys are always great help so I figured I'd try. Just be more considerate when you state your opinions thank you.

On a happier note she made it through the night. No crying and no foaming. I gave my friend the number of dr. Greek I believe so hopefully he gets an appt.

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Ok..Let me clarify... I am a very nice guy, In no way would I attempt to make you feel worse or attempt to insult you. Nor was I trying to be a smarta**. What I posted was simply my thoughts based upon your original post.

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Originally Posted by reaxion07

PS...I've seen your posts and not trying to start an argument with you :)

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Ah young one, little do you know that as soon as you responded to Wes, you were instantly pulled into the abyss.

He posted. You responed to his post. Arugument on....it's just the way it works with him. Hang around long enough, and you'll get used to it.

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Originally Posted by slim

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Ah young one, little do you know that as soon as you responded to wes, you were instantly pulled into the abyss.

He posted. You responed to his post. Arugument on....it's just the way it works with him. Hang around long enough, and you'll get used to it.

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Originally Posted by Slim

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Ah young one, little do you know that as soon as you responded to Wes, you were instantly pulled into the abyss.

He posted. You responed to his post. Arugument on....it's just the way it works with him. Hang around long enough, and you'll get used to it.

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An abyss or an ocean of knowledge previously unknown, out of sight, invisible only because no one had informed you of its existence?

But thanks for the vote of confidence no matter what.

so cliffs notes? to lazy to read through the argument.

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Originally Posted by JeffJ

so cliffs notes? to lazy to read through the argument.

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Originally Posted by Slim

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Ah young one, little do you know that as soon as you responded to Wes, you were instantly pulled into the abyss.

He posted. You responded to his post. Argument on....it's just the way it works with him. Hang around long enough, and you'll get used to it.

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My friend I am on the phone with Jesus right now trying to add another page to the Bible.

We are calling it the Gospel according to Tom.

Just think one day you can be chilling with Mathew, Mark, Luke, and John. Drinking a Shiner Bock and thinking back on good times.

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Originally Posted by hoax

My friend I am on the phone with Jesus right now trying to add another page to the Bible.

We are calling it the Gospel according to Tom.

Just think one day you can be chilling with Mathew, Mark, Luke, and John. Drinking a Shiner Bock and thinking back on good times.

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Naw Bro, the only thing Holy about me is my underwear...oh wait, I don't wear any;)

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Originally Posted by Slim

Naw Bro, the only thing Holy about me is my underwear...oh wait, I don't wear any;)

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That is hawt my friend

Easy Mike, this is a family show:teevee: