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I'm so sorry for this outcome...but you did the best you could. Rest in Peace, Nova.
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
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Re: Nova's Surgery
Originally Posted by bcr229
Unfortunately there's a sad update to this story. Last week Nova started having issues with getting backed up/unable to pass feces. We took her to SEAVS and they got her cleaned out, but over the few days they had her for observation they noted issues with her back third becoming paralyzed, with a loss of muscle control in her tail, she could not close her vent, etc. We gave her a few more days to see if things would improve, but she then showed increasing signs of pain in her body just before the paralysis point.
They theorize that there may have been some nerve damage due to the surgery, and her nerves may have been torn or stretched away from the spine when they had to do the intestine resection. While the problem wasn't evident immediately post-op, it became an issue as she grew longer and thicker.
So, we made the tough decision to have her euthanized.
Since her particular case was included in the recently released edition of Mader’s Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, Dr. Stahl will be doing a necropsy on her as a follow-up, in case he finds anything useful to include in a future release of the book.
I’m sorry for your loss. That’s very unfortunate that happened. RIP Nova.
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Re: Nova's Surgery
So sorry to hear this. You certainly went above and beyond for her. RIP, Nova
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I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart breaks for you.
Best wishes sent your way.
I'm sure it's difficult, but rest easy knowing you did all you could to give Nova a great life.
R.I.P. sweet snake. You're in my thoughts.
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Sorry for your loss . Seems extra disappointing since it looked like she was out of the woods for so long.
The one thing I found that you can count on about Balls is that they are consistent about their inconsistentcy.
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Mack The Knife, 2013
Lizzy, 2010
Etta, 2013
1.1 Jungle Carpet Pythons
Esmarelda , 2014
Sundance, 2012
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0.1 Normal Ball Python, Elvira, 2001
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Re: Nova's Surgery
Sorry to hear about your loss. You did everything you could to try to help her!
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I'm very sorry for your loss.
It's always hard to lose one but especially when you've done so much to try to make sure they are okay.
Sending my best wishes
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Re: Nova's Surgery
Originally Posted by bcr229
Since her particular case was included in the recently released edition of Mader’s Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery, Dr. Stahl will be doing a necropsy on her as a follow-up, in case he finds anything useful to include in a future release of the book.
i'm so sorry to hear about the unfortunate turn of events. you gave Nova the best life and chance. RIP. i am glad that her case has been documented and can help future vets and animals.
RIP Mamba
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Re: Nova's Surgery
So sorry to hear this.
Derek
7 adult Royals (2.5), 1.0 COS Pastel, 1.0 Enchi, 1.1 Lesser platty Royal python, 1.1 Black pastel Royal python, 0.1 Blue eyed leucistic ( Super lesser), 0.1 Piebald Royal python, 1.0 Sinaloan milk snake 1.0 crested gecko and 1 bad case of ETS. no wife, no surprise.
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