just got my new blood, I have a question, need quick response please

[mann6558]

I just recieved my new blood from rays reptilia and I have a question. First of all i dont know if i agree with how he was shipped but ill get into that on a later date. My question is: The container he was in smelled badly of urine, and the snake also does, is there something I should do to disinfect her. Also she seems to be pretty weak, probably for obvious reasons, should I be concerned or just let her be for awhile? Would appreciate any advised a.s.a.p. Thanks

[Jeanne]

Well, Rays Reptilia does not have a good rep on BOI, I would be worried a bit, maybe make a vet appointment, but in the mean time, soak her to hydrate her a bit. It would help clean her off too.

[mann6558]

well she is moving around now, she went right to her water dish, laid half her body in it and drank, so she seems to be doing ok, how should i clean her?

[ladywhipple02]

[QUOTE=Jeanne]Rays Reptilia does not have a good rep QUOTE]

The man needs to be put outta business. There are terrible stories of his poor animals arriving half dead... but, because he posts low prices, people keeping buying from him

I agree, get her hydrated and settled, keep an eye on her, make a vet visit for a week or so. If you have any questions, get in touch with Kara, KLG, on here. She might be able to help you out.

EDIT: You can soak her by filling a plastic tub with luke-cold water (enough water to go halfway up the snake's sides), and putting the girl in there with the lid on for about a half hour or so. Should get real nice and hydrated.

[Jeanne]

EDIT: You can soak her by filling a plastic tub with luke-cold water (enough water to go halfway up the snake's sides), and putting the girl in there with the lid on for about a half hour or so. Should get real nice and hydrated.

luke-cold...... how about luke warm?

[mann6558]

yea im gonna use luke warm water, can i use anti bacterial soap to clean her a little?

[ladywhipple02]

luke-cold...... how about luke warm?

If the water is warm to us, it's going to be HOT to them, right?

[Adam_Wysocki]

yea im gonna use luke warm water, can i use anti bacterial soap to clean her a little?

I would not.

-adam

[Jeanne]

yea im gonna use luke warm water, can i use anti bacterial soap to clean her a little?

Not sure about that, I have never had to clean my snakes cause of something like that. In fact, I have never "washed" any of my snakes.

[mann6558]

ok, should i not worry about cleaning her off and just let her soak? Will she clean herself somehow?