Help, something is terribly wrong here!

[CritterVet]

Fair enough, but the info in this thread isn't enough to stamp the vet in question with the scarlet "U" (for unqualified) in my opinion.

I have heard talk about developing a test for boarding vets in reptile & amphibian medicine. I too hope that happens soon. Then my spouse can stop bugging me about not being board certified in anything.

[WingedWolfPsion]

It would certainly be a welcome addition. Too many folks out there have to guess whether or not their vet actually knows more about reptile care than they do.

[BPelizabeth]

Hey guys.....I got a pm from coils and just wanted to update you. I guess his snake is still about the same...no real change as of yet. He is taking her back to the vet on Monday.

He is very down....as any of us would be....so lets give him lots of encouragement on here.

[Quiet Tempest]

Hey guys.....I got a pm from coils and just wanted to update you. I guess his snake is still about the same...no real change as of yet. He is taking her back to the vet on Monday.

He is very down....as any of us would be....so lets give him lots of encouragement on here.

Well, "about the same" is better than "worse". I'm still hoping things pan out well.

[BPelizabeth]

I know that he was going back to the vet yesterday and I shot him another PM but haven't heard anything...ugh...I don't think that is a good sign.

HOWEVER I AM GOING TO THINK POSITIVE!!!!

[j_h_smith]

I would soak the snake daily. I've had balls that would need 2-4 soakings before they would let loose. Looking at the one picture, it appears the blockage is at the vent.

I can not see where it was fed to large of a mouse. I also do not see where an infection would cause this issue. I would soak the snake and turn the heat up to 95 degrees in it's cage. Keep a full water bowl, large enough for the snake to soak in if it wants to. Feel the underside of the snake and feel for lumps. Don't squeeze the snake, just run your hand somewhat tightly around the snake from the bottom side.

I do believe if it was a gastric issue, the bloating would be further up the body and not down towards the vent. The bloating appears to start in the stomach but it goes into the vent area. I do not see how any infection could be responsible for this.

How is the snake's attitude. Is it lathargic? Is it jumpy when you hold the snake?

Good Luck!
Jim Smith