Sad discovery.

[twan]

R.I.P sorry for your loss. I would like to kno what was wrong with it.

[j_h_smith]

Sounds like you got a sick snake. Sorry to hear about your loss. I've lost a snake like this too. Got the snake from another breeder, this being a 1500 gram female ball. Noticed the snake wasn't flicking it's tongue at all. Made note of that. Two days later she was open mouth beathing. Got a vet appointment for 2 days later. Got a bunch of Baytril. Went home, got up the next morning to check on the snake and she was dead. She just went down hill so fast. Vet couldn't believe it when I called to let him know. He said she wasn't that sick or he would have injected directly into the air sac.

Sorry for your loss!
Jim Smith

[Seru1]

Sorry about your loss. You should get a necropsy done to know what really happened.

That was my first thought after the shock. There's a reptile vet not to far from here. About half an hour. I should have taken him yesterday. But being a newbie and talking to the breeder. We both kinda assumed it was a defensive thing. I told myself he he was still doing it sunday and didn't eat. We'd go first thing.

I waited to long and it kills me.


How much is a necropsy? I contacted the breeder to let them know but they are off on saturday.

[Seru1]

Sorry to DP

Just talked to a local herp vet, $70 for the initial, $130 for each tissue sample sent away. Sadly thats not money I have, atleast for the tissue sent away. I just bought a new water heater and had to pay damages from the old one. as well as alot of money going to dig my parents out of financial trouble.

I noticed though that on his underside he had a long black line on his white belly that seem indented as did part of his body.

[rabernet]

What if my BP is suffering right now to. I mean she seems fine her temps below the cypress and humidity are good.

I'm really upset, I wish I knew what I did wrong. Poor little guy. I'm sorry little dude.

Joey - I'm really sorry about your loss! Have you contacted the breeder to see what sort of health guarantee they offer? Especially since you JUST got him?

I also wanted to note - you want to know the temp on TOP of the cypress, where your BP is actually laying, not what it is UNDER the substrate. Be sure to be measuring there, because it may be too cool on top if you're measuring below.

[rabernet]

By chance, have either of you had a necropsy performed on any of your animals?

And I'm sorry for your loss of Ting, Seru.

I'm not sure I understand the relevance of this question? I've never had a necropsy done, but I've also never had an animal die that required one. I absolutely would get one though, if I had an unexpected death.

[Seru1]

Joey - I'm really sorry about your loss! Have you contacted the breeder to see what sort of health guarantee they offer? Especially since you JUST got him?

I also wanted to note - you want to know the temp on TOP of the cypress, where your BP is actually laying, not what it is UNDER the substrate. Be sure to be measuring there, because it may be too cool on top if you're measuring below.

They are off friday and saturday. But I emailed and left a voicemail.


See everyone is telling different things on where to check temps!

to get it 90-93 on top of my half inch of cypress I have to heat the bottom of the tank to like 110*. And people tell me thats no good the bottom needs to be in range.


I get so confused. I need to stop using cypress it's to insulating.


EDIT: And it's a little less than a half inch thick to boot! She's pretty good at moving it out of her way it seems. MAybe I should turn it up again.

[RichsBallPythons]

Any breeder would cover this. Only been 3 days and most offer 5-7 day health guarantee. Personally i would ask for refund and go elsewhere. It does happen but until you find out why dont accept another from that person till then.

[RichsBallPythons]

They are off friday and saturday. But I emailed and left a voicemail.


See everyone is telling different things on where to check temps!

to get it 90-93 on top of my half inch of cypress I have to heat the bottom of the tank to like 110*. And people tell me thats no good the bottom needs to be in range.


I get so confused. I need to stop using cypress it's to insulating.


EDIT: And it's a little less than a half inch thick to boot! She's pretty good at moving it out of her way it seems. MAybe I should turn it up again.

And you need to always measure temps on the bottom. Thats the hottest spot of the cage and needs to be optimal encase snake were to come in contact with it. the bottom should be the recommended temps for the snake not the surface of the substrate.

[Seru1]

I am running low 80's on the top of both sides of the substrate. And low ninties on the bottom of the basking spot. Usually 92-94. 90 at night (The drop is Not on purpose)


This company is the only one I know thats sells coxi, but your right rich. I just don't feel comfortable ordering from them again right now. They are a big reputable company but maybe I should just get a couple corns from BHB.


It hurts for me to be mean and tell them I want a refund not a replacement though. They were always nice to me on the phone.