Thank you Tim and others for your response.
I would like to say my eyes have been opened to what you all have said. As I had said before, I have been in the medical field for over 20 years. I viewed that video in that mindset, which says HOW Ralph did that was a huge no no . While I think IDEALLY it is still better to use sterile technique, I understand that may not always be a viable option. Maybe, for people such as Tim and Ralph, it would be a good idea to keep sterile (not boxed) gloves on hand JUST for such cases as it is apparent they come up from time to time. JUST to limit any chance of the animal getting an infection on top of the inital problem.
I also never took into consideration the amount of experience that breeders such as Ralph have gained over the years. While I understand that farmers and the like deliver animals or geld horses, I think everyone can agree that this is a HUGE step from those kind of situations. It's is a situation I am THANKFUL I have never found myself in, as I am sure most on here are as well. But I at least now know there is a good chance that kind of thing can be recovered from with a great outcome, and for that I think the video, as well as Tim's post from above, provide a huge service.
Thanks all for respecting my input and providing yours without insult!
And I am glad you snake recovered as well Tim!
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