got 2 bps and rack, when I went to get asfs

[mechnut450]

Ok i know a semi friend for about 3=4 years ( guessing) he helped me out a lot when Iwas first learning to probe snakes and such.. When delaware changed the permit regulations for keeping snakes he decided to get out of ball pythons altogether. He sold most in a large lot. HE called me about a month ago wanted to know if i want the asf colony he had I said sure. well tonight we got together and and I was able to pick up the asfs, while we talked and such I asked him about his blind pastel he had if he sold her too. he said no and had one other ball python that he still had cause needs vet care and possible surgery. we talked and such and I end up coming home with both the snakes, a 3 tub 41 aurt rack the entire asfs colony in a tank. and in a week or 2 to pick up the other rack if istill want it.

The 2 main rules agreed for me to get the snakes 1 the pastel will never be breed and she stays in my collection for life( which is ok with me.)
the cinny prolly got an infection from breeding( piece of aspen or such ) the year before ( the infection site is on the head side of the vent and is about the size of ( one of those bite sized candy bars you get for halloween in the big bags. ) I will make my calles tomorrow about a vet visit for either tuesday or thursday if possible. I am currently got them both in 34 quart tubs ( each their own) and on abit higher heat( with the cinny on a dampen teatowel to keep the area from drying out. ) I will post pictures and such tomorrow with better light They will stay in QT in my bed room until after all my snakes lay eggs ( and the male been vet checked.healed up if needs surgery)

poor male prolly thinks being steamed lol as humid as the tub is looking already ( room temp is about 75 the only piece of heat tape I got is a 11 wide 2ft long strip but I got it on johnson control and set to come on about 92 and off at 95

[llovelace]

Post pics already

[mechnut450]

quick pics ( they not best it really dark and the room a little cool)
for size refence my thumb(first knuckle) little bigger around a water bottle opening


pastel she really crusin the tub all night( but both eyes are totally blind/gone looking )


the growth/infection

cinny in tub..

[4theSNAKElady]

quick pics ( they not best it really dark and the room a little cool)
for size refence my thumb(first knuckle) little bigger around a water bottle opening


pastel she really crusin the tub all night( but both eyes are totally blind/gone looking )


the growth/infection

cinny in tub..

Ouchie that poor Cinny...

[dragonboy4578]

glad that they both got a good home. Good luck at the vet's....

[mechnut450]

well i got a wensday afternoon walk in appointment for the cinny. now i am debating on what to do with the rack sine i not sure it will fit into the reptil room with out come help and eben possible removal of another cage..
shame can't sell it to cover vet cost (cause I got to hope they take payments on a monthly deal)

[L.West]

That growth on that snake is similar to what my Mojave had from an infection after a prolapsed hemipene. Although, I have to say that it looks worse than what I had to deal with. I had my boy operated on and he is doing great now - that was back in January.

I wouldn't delay treatment - mine turned out to be abcesses growing into a large mass.

Good luck with your little guy.

[mechnut450]

That growth on that snake is similar to what my Mojave had from an infection after a prolapsed hemipene. Although, I have to say that it looks worse than what I had to deal with. I had my boy operated on and he is doing great now - that was back in January.

I wouldn't delay treatment - mine turned out to be abcesses growing into a large mass.

Good luck with your little guy.

well wensday evening is the closest I can can get since they got short hours during the day ( like 10 to 12 ) but it is all walk in appointments. I betting there a lot of puss in it to drain out ( shame I don't have equipment to do it at home I dealt with spider bites ( needing to be popped and drained on little kids all the time ( niece and nephew ) and they like my way better than doctors it hurts less when I do it lol) I learned so many tricks patching myself up I could fix snakes too if i could give them sleepy until i was done lol)

[mechnut450]

well an update of kinds the vets thinks that it a mass and not a prolapse ( but saddly i think he long one hemipenis ( unless he got some matter stuck in the compressed vent) ) so I am currently trying hemorrhoid wipes to see if the mass reduces any ( swelling) and got to call back monday ( or sooner if the mass enalarges or gets really bad looking ( worst than it is) I guess. they didn't charge me anything cause I do a lot of the rescues for snakes and bring them in as needed ( just sucked waiting till today to make sure I had funds in case I need them ( just hope surgery not needed cause I know it be more than the little over 50 bucks I got left after paying bills and getting supplies this month. ( wish for odd jobs to help put money up now )

[mechnut450]

update and question
well I called the vet office and am waiting for the vet to call back. I was looking at the area in question and I seen oozing a little ( watery semi blood more like the clear part of blood) well I wiped dry and part of the scab( guessing from wiping te wipes on the butt) came free and a small amount of caulking like puss. I took to the sink and gently squeezed and about a quarter of a teaspoon worth ccame out.. I since rinsed clean and patter dry while waiting for the vet to call back I am hoping this is a very good sign and that i can get the vet to give me some antibotics to help speed up recovery.
( sadly I guessing about the size of a computer ccase screw hole is now there but I hopping it will all clear up as he heals.

question

IS the puss so post to be that thick ( like caulk ) or dhould it be thinner ?? I hoping that it will really start to go down now.. and if i need to have it lanced it be nice and simple to cut drain and go from there( then all left if to find the cause and fix that issue)