Huge problem, scared, don't know what to do...

[bloodpython19]

Why did you need to take them to a vet just before leaving for a funeral? Why would you take perfectly healthy snakes to a vet?

Jim Smith

they had mites or something and i dnt know hw to get rid of them

[bloodpython19]

What happened when you got bit?

nothing i just bleed a lil bit

[j_h_smith]

I had a venomoid Albino Specticled Cobra I took in as a trade. I wouldn't give this guy a chance to take a bite out at me. I only kept him for about 2 weeks, but I used a hook, gloves and leather apron. I even had the document that showed who did the operation.

I wouldn't trust my mother if she told me the glands were removed. So, what you're saying is you took the word of a "friend" that these snakes were safe? Did he have the document from the vet? If he did, did he give it to you? If he gave it to you can you tell me what vet did the operation. It's listed I believe on the 4th line of the document. There's only about a half a dozen vets that do this type of operation. I'd like to get the name and phone number so that I'd have a backup.

BTW, how much did you pay for both of the rattlers?

Jim Smith

[j_h_smith]

they had mites or something and i dnt know hw to get rid of them

You better check the rest of your snakes. A few mites can turn into thousands really quickly. I would take all of your snakes to the vets to make sure.

What did they look like? Be careful, you can tranfer these mites from one snake to another very easily.

Jim Smith

[j_h_smith]

If they are mites, you can kill them by covering the snake with cooking oil. I don't like prevent-a-mite. The product has killed a few snakes that I'm aware of.

There's plenty of information about mites on the net, you didn't need to spend good money for treating mites.

BTW, what did the vet give you for the treatment?

Jim Smith

[mfkelly]

To the original poster, Know that you are in my thoughts and that I hope things take a turn for the better! To the kid with the rattle snakes I doubt that missing a feeding killed your snakes, but I also think that it is CRAZY that at 14 you are keeping HOTS! Having said that, you need to get a can of Provent -A-Mite and follow the directions on the can. It is awesome stuff, I had a problem with mites and it was cleared almost immediately. But you must follow the directions. I swear by the stuff.
Mike Kelly

[Argentra]

Thanks to those who continue to send good thoughts and wishes, we're trying to keep a positive outlook.

As for this rattler thing... no snake will die simply by missing one week's feeding. Especially not a rattlesnake, since they don't get much to eat in the desert in winter anyway and are adapted to handle that. There was obviously an underlying reason.
I always feed my snakes on a week on/week off schedule rather than every week during the winter, regardless of financial situation (I'm just really glad this happened in winter for that very reason). Not only does that fit the "natural" cycle a bit better, but it lets me see who's still interested in food because they're 'hungrier'. As always, my male BPs have gone off feeding now and my girls are angry that I'm not giving them as much.

A wonderful person here - Eventide - sent me a few rats to help out and I want to say a big public THANKS to her! Her help means the snakes don't have to all go completely off food, at least for now. Now all I need is to find somewhere to get some aspen bedding cheap or free... sigh.

I'll keep updating if anything else comes up. Thanks again for the continued support.

[Eventide]

Awww, it's no problem at all. But you're welcome.

I'll keep praying for you and your partner!

[bloodpython19]

I had a venomoid Albino Specticled Cobra I took in as a trade. I wouldn't give this guy a chance to take a bite out at me. I only kept him for about 2 weeks, but I used a hook, gloves and leather apron. I even had the document that showed who did the operation.

I wouldn't trust my mother if she told me the glands were removed. So, what you're saying is you took the word of a "friend" that these snakes were safe? Did he have the document from the vet? If he did, did he give it to you? If he gave it to you can you tell me what vet did the operation. It's listed I believe on the 4th line of the document. There's only about a half a dozen vets that do this type of operation. I'd like to get the name and phone number so that I'd have a backup.

BTW, how much did you pay for both of the rattlers?

Jim Smith

$455.00 each

[bloodpython19]

If they are mites, you can kill them by covering the snake with cooking oil. I don't like prevent-a-mite. The product has killed a few snakes that I'm aware of.

There's plenty of information about mites on the net, you didn't need to spend good money for treating mites.

BTW, what did the vet give you for the treatment?

Jim Smith

they did it not me