Rat bites snake eyes and head

[hig]

Okay I'm new to owning snakes and I got a pastel a week ago. Hes four feet long ... and pet store I bought him from ...

I could afford the snake if my monitor (which is way more important to me) wasnt all types of ill.

According to his own words he bought this snake a week ago from a pet store.... He had the money to buy an animal but no money to care for it a week later. It does not surprise me that other animals you "care for" are "all types of ill". You are obviously abusing your monitor if he has fallen that ill within the week since buying that poor bp ...

Give the animals to someone who can afford to care and pay for them properly. If your finances fluctuate that much within a week you do not have a stable environment to care for multiple animals that require quite specific care.

Be responsible for the snakes life that you chose to care for, remember the snake never decided to be in your care, you picked the snake.

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[sissysnakes]

My finances fluctuate a lot and between 10 snakes, an elderly lizard, two cats and a dog, the occasional devastating vet bill does arise. Its hard when you already feel like you are becoming so thin financially that you feel you have to make hard decisions as to what your priorities are. Its good you are taking the BP to the vet and I hope for the sake of the animal that it does not succumb to infection before Friday. Some advice for the future: Pet Insurance is AWESOME. It really does help when you run into the occasional vet emergency. Also having an emergency credit card really helps me. I only use it for emergency vet/hospital bills and gas that way it never goes so far over I cant pay if off by the end of the month.

[camel]

This site also has a lot of people who are passionate about their animals, too.

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I fully agree DrDooLittle. My post was not all inclusive of everything this site is about. I just wanted to thank the people who are willing to drive hours and spend their own money to help this snake. That makes me happy. A lot of people really can be awesome

[gsarchie]

Hey hig, thanks for the negative rep simply because I left you some. And you're seriously going to run your mouth about members of the U.S. military to me? I don't condone violence as a way to solve any problem, period, but I am the kind of person that will fight violence with swift and deadly action while in combat, and I do this to save my life and the lives of my men, not because I get off on violence. Grow up, and if you won't stand behind our military why don't you try standing in front of them.

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I'm in the Army and have been in for the last 10+ years because I want to serve my country, not harm other human beings, but it is an unescapable part of the job.

[Flikky]

Hey hig, thanks for the negative rep simply because I left you some. And you're seriously going to run your mouth about members of the U.S. military to me? I don't condone violence as a way to solve any problem, period, but I am the kind of person that will fight violence with swift and deadly action while in combat, and I do this to save my life and the lives of my men, not because I get off on violence. Grow up, and if you won't stand behind our military why don't you try standing in front of them.

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I'm in the Army and have been in for the last 10+ years because I want to serve my country, not harm other human beings, but it is an unescapable part of the job.

I voted you back up because you losing your rep was not right. I agree with what you've said

[camel]

Good for you Archie, for serving your country. You got big brass ones mate. Respect

[PorcelainxDoll]

I work a full time job that pays barley above minimum wage. I have tons of bills my car is in the shop but i still find some way to feed all my animals (4)e and my husband, and make sure everyone is healthy.
Its hard but if you cant affford it please stop getting more animals.

Your animals conpletely rely on you so if you cant afford them pleease find a home that can.

I hope the best for your little guy!

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[4Ballz]

not sure who else feeds live, like I do, but when you do, always monitor what is going on. I always have something long and thin to block the rat if it has a chance of biting my snake(s). I watch until I know the rat is passed. Then I close the bin. If the snake has full control of the rat from the strike, I make sure it's locked on, then again, close the bin. I also watch for back feet scrapping against the snake. I've learned once, as the rat was a medium-large size, and they are indeed to dangerous. Which is why I am only feeding large weaned (40-50 gram) rats. Safer, and easier to control if the snake has a chance of being bitten.

It appears it was your first attempt at live. So, please do what everyone is asking you, take it to the vet. If indeed the snake survives from it's injuries, and you are only able to feed live, monitor your feeding, and use something to assist with possible biting next time.

This is a very hard lesson to learn. But, do all of good, and help this snake.

Also, don't be afraid to come back and let us know the progress.

[PorcelainxDoll]

I feed live mediums to my 1300g boy and sometimes its terrifying to watch. You really need to make sure you closely monitor it. I had one.rat try to bite my boy durring constriction, luckily it was dying so it didnt even break skin.

Op: please feed no larger then medium rats. Or try maybe feeding 2 rat pups. It will equal the same as a medium, and they dont pose as much of a threat since there eyes have just opened or are still closed.

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[txcoker]

Hey hig, thanks for the negative rep simply because I left you some. And you're seriously going to run your mouth about members of the U.S. military to me? I don't condone violence as a way to solve any problem, period, but I am the kind of person that will fight violence with swift and deadly action while in combat, and I do this to save my life and the lives of my men, not because I get off on violence. Grow up, and if you won't stand behind our military why don't you try standing in front of them.

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I'm in the Army and have been in for the last 10+ years because I want to serve my country, not harm other human beings, but it is an unescapable part of the job.

I must have missed those comments before they were removed. Not to get way off topic, but how dare you say something about a man that is thousand of miles away in more strife than you can imagine or see on your little video game. I have nothing but respect for anyone who puts on a uniform to protect me and family!