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Update on Wallace the Septic Miracle Snake!
Hi everyone! A while ago I posted this thread about a python I rescued from some bad neglect: https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...ic-ball-python!
Well after months of working with the vet and a lot of money I think he is finally out of the woods for the most part! After speaking with the vet, he did have some parasites so we did a round of deworming meds and I continues keeping him exhaustively clean, changing the newspapers in his cage daily, keeping the humidity right, temp right, and tried to feed him regularly if he would take it. He refused for a bit and I almost gave up on him but ended up basically stuffing the mouse in his mouth and it turned out he just didn't have the energy to strike, but once he had it in his mouth he ate it! So, I "force fed" him by helping him get it in his mouth for the next few weeks and finally now he is eating normally again. He's also started pooping and had an enema or two, lol, but he is still getting pretty constipated fairly often I think because of some internal organ damage left over from the septicemia. Anyway all of that said, for the most part he's eating normally, pooping normally, and acting MUCH healthier! He strikes aggressively now and constricts like a normal snake and the last few times I fed him he's had no problem eating it. He's also shed his skin twice, revealing much healthier, stronger skin underneath the badly infected septic layer that was basically peeling off his body in a bloody horrible mess.
Here is a pic of his progress!
What it looked like the day he came home from the vet (I think): http://i.imgur.com/YOw2Uza.jpg
Today!: http://i.imgur.com/WLFcbkm.jpg
Still skinny and needs to keep eating to put on more weight, but he's looking much healthier and happier!! http://i.imgur.com/YjEPTu7.jpg
Just wanted to give everybody an update since you were all so supportive of our endeavor ... it cost me a boat load of money but I think he's gonna be ok!
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You are the bomb !!!!
You basically ripped that snake out of deaths arms. And held on with dogged determination, when that poor snake was more dead then alive.
This is one of the most severe cases I have seen, that ended up making it. You deserve the highest praise for never giving up, for going above and beyond and never quitting.
You have my respect, that is for sure !!
Please keep updating with as many pics as you can, you really made my day !!
Zina
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"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." - Antoine de Saint-ExupÈry
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Re: Update on Wallace the Septic Miracle Snake!
That's awesome progress. Zina's right, you did an amazing job helping that animal. Definitely keep us posted on his recovery.
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His name should be Lucky hahaha. Nice job, there are some good people still
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Amazing! Kudos to you for stepping up and taking proper and awesome care, he is lucky to have you and looks so improved. Hopefully the digestive issues will work themselves out, his system definitely has been through a rough ride.
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Nice job! Glad to see you two found each other!!
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Kudos for your hard work! You will and are reaping the rewards of your diligence.
The one thing I found that you can count on about Balls is that they are consistent about their inconsistentcy.
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