Originally Posted by Big Gunns
I looked at the vet list: not a single one in Louisiana, let alone New Orleans. You'd think living in a big city we would have some, but they seem to have left after Hurricane Katrina. The only "exotic" vet still listed in our area (in the local phone book) couldn't even properly diagnose problems I had with a rabbit (which he assured me he knew ALL about!) I brought to him. I'm sure not bringing him a snake.
As it turns out my vet (who is part of a larger multi-doctor office) has no problems with snakes. The over-all practice doesn't treat snakes in general because of "liability issues" since they aren't specifically "exotic" designated. This specific doctor saw me and my snake on her "lunch break" and actually enjoys dealing with snakes. Would I necessarily bring her a snake that I needed diagnosed? I dunno, but I sure trust her to put a tube down his mouth and give him some Flagyl!
This doctor is also net-savvy and doesn't mind looking things up or calling someone if she isn't sure about something.
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