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Also, hydration is FAR more essential to a snake's life than food is- just keep that in mind. I know how you feel, believe me- I've taken on my share of rescues. But this is also why difficult cases- "rescues"- are better off in the hands of those with more experience- if only there were enough "experienced rescuers" around for all the snakes needing help, but you were there for this snake- willing to do the best you can. It's not usually easy or fast though- just very rewarding when it works- so hang in there.
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
Eric Hoffer (1902 - 1983)
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Re: Rescue situation, newer keeper
It was a no go for food this morning. I’ll wait a while and
maybe try a mouse, since I’m told he ate either one. In the mean time keeping after the mites, moisture and skin.
I am apt to think all the brown on his back is partially layers and layers of stuck shed. It is the one location that continues to flake shed in large amounts after each soak.
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Re: Rescue situation, newer keeper
Originally Posted by GuardianHunter
It was a no go for food this morning. I’ll wait a while and
maybe try a mouse, since I’m told he ate either one. In the mean time keeping after the mites, moisture and skin.
I am apt to think all the brown on his back is partially layers and layers of stuck shed. It is the one location that continues to flake shed in large amounts after each soak.
When a snake won't eat, it helps to pay close attention to ALL the details to improve your chance of success- ie. BPs usually feed best in the evening- nighttime hours.
I didn't realize you're still battling mites- many snakes undergoing treatment for mites will refuse to eat- so don't be too surprised if yours won't either. Treatments for mites or for much of anything will stress out a snake.
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
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Re: Rescue situation, newer keeper
He’s kind of battling all the things. I don’t blame him for not eating, I just wish he would. Wishful thinking.
Fortunately the treatment semi overlaps for the dehydration and mites. We have all the adults that I can see with my eyes off of him, so now it’s the month long waiting game.
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Re: Rescue situation, newer keeper
Good news: so, all the treatments for his mites and be dehydration paid off in the form of a decent shed. After two weeks of dropping who knows how many scales in his baths, he sloughed off the gnarly looking area on his back. The skin under it appears much better—but it still is rough feeling. He looks loads better this morning.
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That's awesome to hear.
When the skin gets really roughed up like this one's was it will take a couple more good sheds for things to get back to smooth. A couple small spots may just kind of stay that way from scarring as well, but you should see most of that area improve with the next shed again.
Thank you for working so hard for this noodle!
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Re: Rescue situation, newer keeper
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
Eric Hoffer (1902 - 1983)
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Re: Rescue situation, newer keeper
Originally Posted by Armiyana
That's awesome to hear.
When the skin gets really roughed up like this one's was it will take a couple more good sheds for things to get back to smooth. A couple small spots may just kind of stay that way from scarring as well, but you should see most of that area improve with the next shed again.
Thank you for working so hard for this noodle!
Ok. Good to know. The shedding does kind of help give some insight into why he wouldn’t eat also. Between that and the mites and needing water, no flippin wonder.
No thank you required. Just the right thing to do—help things that need help.
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Re: Rescue situation, newer keeper
Originally Posted by GuardianHunter
Ok. Good to know. The shedding does kind of help give some insight into why he wouldn’t eat also. Between that and the mites and needing water, no flippin wonder.
No thank you required. Just the right thing to do—help things that need help.
That would be a great "signature" for you -or for anyone- : "Help things that need help."
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