Snake Feces

[Freakie_frog]

I also have a hard time justifying a $350 vet bill for a $35 snake. I know that sounds cruel and inhumane, but that's a 1,000% mark up. I do enjoy my snake, and I understand that there is responsibility attached, however the cost of the responsibility cannot outweigh the benefit of having a snake. I know this sound cruel, but consider that the snake would die in nature any way. I will do everything that I can to ensure the duration of it's life is humane, and I will continue to research and take advice on the subject in an effort to save the snake. I have also asked my friends if any of them know any vets that will give me some sort of deal or discount. If such an opportunity arises, then I will incur the applicable costs.

Cost and worth are two different things.. is your snake's life worth saving to you?? If so then the cost is nominal.

[Swingline0.0.1]

This is a terrible thread. Just put down the poor damn snake already. And don't get another pet.

[ballpythonluvr]

How can you not take that poor snake to a vet? You should have thought about the possibility of it needing vet care before you even thought of purchasing the poor animal. You have a responsibility to that animal! Either give it to someone who can and will take proper care of it or just have the poor thing euthanized.

[sarahlovesmiike]

That's like saying, "Well I only paid $100 for my dog so I am not going to bring him to the vet because it will likely cost more than that."


This is disgusting.

[Generationshell]

This is just a horrible horrible thread. I can't stand reading it. It makes me so angry. If it had been my snake there wouldn't have even been an initial concern about the vet bill it would be the health of the snake first. There are so many things wrong with this situation I just can't stand it....

[Egapal]

This thread is getting a bit harsh. As snake keepers we all should know what we are getting into. The snake needs to see a vet or be humanly put down. Some people here may not have a limit to what they will spend on vet bills but some of us do. That doesn't make us bad people. As snake keepers we all make the decision to end an animals life to feed our snakes. Unless we are vegetarian we end animals lives to feed ourselves. Putting a snake down because you don't want to spend $350 dollars on a vet bill is not any worse, in my eyes, than ending 3 chickens lives because I have a craving for a dozen chicken wings (and legs). At the end of the day we all have a line and we shouldn't judge others for where they draw their line. On the other hand I do judge people for inaction, vet or euthanasia, choose quickly.

[sarahlovesmiike]

This thread is getting a bit harsh. As snake keepers we all should know what we are getting into. The snake needs to see a vet or be humanly put down. Some people here may not have a limit to what they will spend on vet bills but some of us do. That doesn't make us bad people. As snake keepers we all make the decision to end an animals life to feed our snakes. Unless we are vegetarian we end animals lives to feed ourselves. Putting a snake down because you don't want to spend $350 dollars on a vet bill is not any worse, in my eyes, than ending 3 chickens lives because I have a craving for a dozen chicken wings (and legs). At the end of the day we all have a line and we shouldn't judge others for where they draw their line. On the other hand I do judge people for inaction, vet or euthanasia, choose quickly.

The difference being that my feeders live the best lives possible before I make the decision to feed them off. I have a responsibility to my rats, and I take that as seriously as caring for my snakes. They are well fed, kept in sanitary conditions, and provided entertainment to keep busy. When they become ill I give them the proper care to get them healthy again, or if need be I put them down. The OP is just ignorant for keeping the snake in pain when it's clear ACTION NEEDS TO BE TAKEN.

[sirholmes3]

I guess your parents should have said the same thing about you. I mean you were free right? Why pay medical bills to birth you? Why pay money to buy meds when your sick or even take you to a doctor, dentist, etc?

Pet snakes aren't the same as human children. It's very sad, but people have to euthanize their pets all the time because they can't afford to pay vet costs.

[Generationshell]

I apologize if I came across too harsh. But there are only two options like others have said...vet or euthanasia. From this point on whatever your decision is I will respect it.

[Gadsden]

Okay, well I've had enough lectures from all of you tree-hugging hippies. I got a Ball Python for $35 under the premise that they are VERY EASY TO TAKE CARE OF! I have never heard of a snake randomly prolapsing it's penis or colon out. I have a dog. My dog cost me $300 as a puppy. I could justify spending that kind of money on a dog for a vet visit. Also, Dogs don't randomly prolapse out their colons or penises.

I came on here for help, not reticule. I got an "easy to maintain" snake. I got a pet under the presupposition that it would not have a random, heinous herniated penis. I know you all love snakes. I do too. I love all animals. If I didn't, I wouldn't get them. Gadsden (My snake) is perfectly comfortable. I have been putting anti-biotic ointment on the prolapse. I keep his habitat humid. I am constantly asking around for an inexpensive vet. I however, cannot afford a random $350 surgery for a snake for crying out loud.

So, if anyone has any GOOD ADVICE then please, let me know. If you have nothing to say but reticule or scorn, then please shut up.