New rescue in horrible shape

[Kinra]

Today I took in a burmese python that is in horrible shape. Looking at him makes my heart break. He came in through my local herpetological society, but as the board member with the most space and biggest cage available I agreed to take him in. The herp society's recommended vet was kind enough to volunteer his services, all we have to pay for is medication. This poor boy has sepsis but there is a chance he will make it. It makes me mad that people will let their animals reach this point. My vet thinks the key to his survival will be keeping him hydrated and making sure he gets his antibiotics. Please keep this poor boy in your prayers. I am really hoping he will pull through.

I have affectionately dubbed him Myanmar. I am going to be working hard to help him recover.

Tank setup for now (I know it's not perfect, but I had less than 24 hours to prepare):






The owners finally asked for help when they noticed puss in his eyes. He's so weak the vet said he didn't even put up much of a fight as he was trying to drain the puss from his eyes.

[wwmjkd]

good luck with him, I'm sure you can turn things around. assuming all goes well, are you planning to foster or adopt?

[DooLittle]

Oh he's gorgeous. I hope he makes it.

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[Kinra]

good luck with him, I'm sure you can turn things around. assuming all goes well, are you planning to foster or adopt?

Thank you. I am praying he will pull through.

If he does turn around I think there is a good chance I will adopt him myself. If I don't adopt him myself I will be fostering him until a suitable adopter is found.

Oh he's gorgeous. I hope he makes it.

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Thank you. I will keep this thread updated with his progress. I hope in a few weeks I can be making a post about how he's putting on weight and keeping me on my toes.

[reptileexperts]

Good luck and God speed, I'll be rooting for you from here! Keep us updated.

[Kinra]

Good luck and God speed, I'll be rooting for you from here! Keep us updated.

Thank you.

I do have a litte update. I think spending the night under the heat lamp has made him grumpy. He hissed at me earlier when I stuck my hand in to see if the heat pad was working (which it isn't, will be buying a new one later today). He's still basically in the same spot, but he has moved his position a little. The poor boy is due for meds on Monday so we'll see how that goes.

[reptileexperts]

Make sure to watch his humidity. These guys are not too forgiving when they are kept too dry. Good luck again, hopefully he turns around quickly

[Kinra]

Make sure to watch his humidity. These guys are not too forgiving when they are kept too dry. Good luck again, hopefully he turns around quickly

I am going to stop using the lamp after I get a new heat pad and them cover the top of the cage with glad press and seal. I do the same thing with my boas and between that and misting once a day their humidity stays at a good level.

[dragonboy4578]

Best of luck! He is a pretty guy, and I am glad he found someone willing to care for him properly. Please keep us posted!

[Kinra]

Best of luck! He is a pretty guy, and I am glad he found someone willing to care for him properly. Please keep us posted!

Thank you.

I will definitely keep everyone posted. I love this boy already and I am really praying he will make it.

UPDATE
I let him soak in my bath tub tonight. He was more active than I've seen and was actually drinking water. He also left me some urates to clean up afterwards.


Bad picture, but he was drinking in this one: