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[kinley]

How are you measuring temps? Do you have a temp gun? I would call around and get him a vet visit.


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I have two thermometers and a hygrometer inside the enclosure.

[DVirginiana]

Doesn't look like scale rot or burns to me. Maybe it's just because I'm used to seeing them on darkly colored snakes, but I don't generally see burns that look bright pink like that.

If he's really two he's seriously malnourished, so you could be looking at complications from that, or even an infection in the blood. The first thing I thought of when I saw this is honestly systemic septicemia that I've seen in possums (bacterial infection in the blood). Just the way it's spreading around without a set pattern and the bright color of those spots make me think of bloodborne bacteria. Lethargy and weakness sound like typical infection stuff to me too, but being that malnourished and dehydrated it could just be because of that.

Regardless, all that's wild speculation on my part. This guy needs a herp vet ASAP.

I would stick to trying to feed weekly appropriate feeders (if someone more experienced says otherwise listen to them) but my guess is he's going to need to put energy into healing from whatever this is, not digestion right now.

[lorrainesmom]

Ive never heard of using Pedialyte in a soak, just water. Is it possible that the Pedialyte since it has sodium in it could have something to do with the redness? I also believe that a vet check ASAP is in order

[DVirginiana]

Ive never heard of using Pedialyte in a soak, just water. Is it possible that the Pedialyte since it has sodium in it could have something to do with the redness? I also believe that a vet check ASAP is in order

I highly doubt that. Pedialyte soaks are commonly used on frogs that are malnourished or have stopped eating for whatever reason. If it doesn't hurt a frog's sensitive skin, I don't think it could cause that much damage to something as tough as snakeskin.

EDIT: Soaking the snake won't really get the electrolytes into his body unless he drinks btw (snake skin is pretty much impenetrable!). It works on frogs bc their whole body is basically a giant mucous membrane. I bet a vet is going to want to do subcutaneous stuff for this guy. Either way, the pedialyte isn't hurting anything though.

[kinley]

Okay, he's currently soaking and I just noticed this spot that almost seems to be a blister. What's going on...



EDIT: there's two of those. And in this picture you can totally tell just how thin he is.

[DVirginiana]

Looks like fluid buildup under the skin. That can be caused by any sort of damage really; burn, infection, ect. Vet's going to be the only way to figure out what's causing this I think.

Are there any open blisters or sores on him? If so it'd be good to switch out the aspen for paper towels till this clears up. Plus, paper towels let you better monitor any fluid discharge and exactly what color/how much so you can tell the vet.

[kinley]

Thank you all so much. I'll get him to the vet ASAP and update you later. You are all saints.

[lorrainesmom]

Oh my Gods, the pictures before didn't do justice to how thin that poor baby is, I am so glad you got the snake, and PLEASE keep us updated, my thoughts are with you and your lottle one!

[Sonny1318]

Yeah, wow. I'm sorry for you and him. He's tiny, that's for sure. Set up looks adequate. Get him to the vet, A.S.A.P, God speed. Good luck. He sure is a nice looking little guy, hopefully something can be done.

[blk02ssmonte]

I second, third, forth, etc everything everyone said. VET VET VET VET ASAP! Good luck and I hope he can make it through!