Ball python disease thread idea (ALL READ)

[h00blah]

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There is also the problem of people (often newer inexperienced owners) panicking imagining the worse simply because their animal(s) has some symptoms that might be similar to some very serious diseases or virus. (seen it many times).

it'll just be a list of possibilities. its no different than when YOU'RE sick or when someone else is, and they look online to see what symptoms they feel, then go to the doctor "hey i think i have this" then they exam u.

theres always a little note if its something serious that says "if you feel like you may have -----, please seek medical attention" so after a serious snake disease you can add that. if its something like "my snake has stuck shed!" (i would add that to the list =p), then i would add suggestions, including a link to the "bad shed? no prob" thread we have here =p.

This forum is in no way a substitute for a vet visit, yes we can give basic recommendation/suggestion on what it might be but when it comes to specific diseases/viruses we must leave it to the people who are qualified and will see the animal in person, they will be the one performing necessary exams and prescribing adequate treatment.

at the end of the sticky, u can use this quote (^up^there^) just like the disclaimer type of ending in the bearded dragon caresheet(VdownVthereV):

This care sheet is made up from what I have learned from years of research and keeping these animals. This does not mean that this is the "Beardie Bible" and the only way to keep and care for them. You are the one that ultimately decides how to properly care for your pet. Please feel free to print and use this care sheet.

[CoolioTiffany]

No one on this forum is qualified to give a diagnosis to help treat an animal, even if they were qualified unless an animal is actually seen by a vet who will perform the necessary exams, no one knows what the best treatment course will be for the specific animal.

There is also the problem of people (often newer inexperienced owners) panicking imagining the worse simply because their animal(s) has some symptoms that might be similar to some very serious diseases or virus. (seen it many times).

This is why people should at least look at the thread to see the possibilities of what their snakes COULD have, so if those posibilities are serious, they should take a visit to the vet to see what the snake really has and get advice from the vet on what to do for the snake (such as getting a culture if the snake has RI so it can get on the right course of anitibiotics). The thread would be useful for also helping people learn about different diseases--which I think is very important for someone to know just so they know the risks of what can happen if they owned a Ball python and/or while owning a Ball python if they already have one.

Not to pick on you Tiffany, but that's what I'm uncomfortable with. Since YOU don't know how it's caused, then how are you qualified to determine who gives you correct information?

When I read through the PMs, I would also look up the disease and research it before I post up the answer on the thread. I'm not just going to choose the best answer out of all and post it up, I would take my time reading through it and research the disease before I put it up on the thread.

[SnakeGirl3]

When I read through the PMs, I would also look up the disease and research it before I post up the answer on the thread. I'm not just going to choose the best answer out of all and post it up, I would take my time reading through it and research the disease before I put it up on the thread.

Not to pick on you, but if you haven't experienced a disease first-hand, just reading up on it won't completely educate you on it--knowledge comes from both reading and hands-on experience IMHO. I think your idea is a good one, though, but perhaps it should be a thread left to a mod/admin or someone with a lot of experience with reptiles. I also agree with those here who think that diagnostics/treatments should be left to the vets. A list of symptoms of a certain disease, sure. A recommendation to take your animal to the vet if it is experiencing many of the symptoms for a certain disease, absolutely.

[CoolioTiffany]

A list of symptoms of a certain disease, sure. A recommendation to take your animal to the vet if it is experiencing many of the symptoms for a certain disease, absolutely.

That's what I want exactly on the thread. But I also want a sentence that says "You should take your snake to the vet as there is no home treatment for this disease" so the person KNOWS to take their snake to the vet instead of creating threads on how to treat it at home.

I'm sure not one owner has experienced EVERY problem a Ball python can get. Other owners have experienced different things with their Ball pythons. I've only encountered mites twice (with a Corn snake & Ball python) and encountered RI once (with Kingsnake). I'm sure I'll face more problems in the future, but I even think I should be educated about each disease/problem so I know what CAN happen. No I don't know everything, but I know enough from research and experience that I need to know, and I'm still learning. I think a disease thread would be very helpful, to me even.

[h00blah]

a list of symptoms of a certain disease, sure. A recommendation to take your animal to the vet if it is experiencing many of the symptoms for a certain disease, absolutely.[/color]

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theres always a little note if its something serious that says "if you feel like you may have -----, please seek medical attention" so after a serious snake disease you can add that.

[CoolioTiffany]

h00blah gets my point!

Thank you

[WingedWolfPsion]

It's far better to have a few people panic needlessly than to have one person dismiss serious symptoms as normal.

The worst that can happen in the former case is that their snake gets a vet checkup, and they're out 60 bucks.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Such a thread is currently in the works however the said thread containing links and recommended readings will be for general knowledge only and will not a substitute for a vet visit.

This thread will be compiled by the staff.

If members wish to contribute the thread in question they will have to contact the staff to submit info and articles for to be reviewed by our team prior to being posted.

Again in the work does not mean it will happen overnight.

[h00blah]

Such a thread is currently in the works however the said thread containing links and recommended readings will be for general knowledge only and will not a substitute for a vet visit.

This thread will be compiled by the staff.

If members wish to contribute the thread in question they will have to contact the staff to submit info and articles for to be reviewed by our team prior to being posted.

Again in the work does not mean it will happen overnight.

aHA! so it IS happening =]!!

leaked info from the mod wooo LOL just keeding ;p