Ball python rescue, underage, underweight, carrying eggs

[bullies&balls]

As othes have said, not eggs. She would have NEVER developed mature follicles in that condition. Self preservation is a natural state to ALL animals. If she would die do to the strain on her body from the egg development and egg laying process, they would reasorb the follis. LOTS of WARM water soaks for SEVERAL minutes and gentle massaging would be one of the best self treatment methods.

Good luck with her.

[Kingofspades]

If you can't find live, you could try gently force feeding her frozen/thawed OR chicken baby food...just to get some nutrients in her.

[shelliebear]

Give her a room-temp bath, and then gently rub/work the urates out of her gently, if you can.

[Doortech9]

I managed to massage one of the urates out, it was rather large and took quite a bit of coaxing to get out but I got it. There are still 3 or 4 obstructions right close to the vent but they don't feel as hard as the first one. They wil start to exit the vent but are much too large to pass. Is there anything positioned there anatomcally that would pass through the vent that shouldn't? I wouldn't want to be massaghing any internal organs out the back door if that is even at all possible...

I know I have a lot of tough questions but bear with me please I'm pulling my hair out as I'm watching this animal deflate rapidly day to day.

[MissDizzyBee]

There's no need to apologize. Not a single person here will give you crap for trying to help a snake or being worried about it. All bound by love of snakes here.

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[Kateesaurus]

Poor girl, she's so skinny! I just wanted to say im glad to see she's in good hands now and to also add that the cloaca (where the heated and everything else comes out) can stretch quite a bit, you'd be surprised. So I wouldn't be too worried about pushing any organs out since I don't believe snakes have any organs that feel how you are describing them.

[Foschi Exotic Serpents]

First and foremost, the blockages must be worked out. Only then she may have a chance at survival. You will most likely need to start with rat pinkies or fuzzies and assist feed her one per week. In a situation like this, a pinky pump would be beneficial.

She will likely only be able to get down something half the width of her widest part. Anything more would severely stress her digestive system since she hasn't eaten in so long.

[Kateesaurus]

I'd forgotten but when my baby bp wasn't eating and losing weight the vet suggested repta-aid which you can syringe into their throats, not a food substitute but can sometimes help to regain an appetite in an animal who's system is out of whack. It's a powder you mix with water and it comes with the syringe and stuff, also if you do end up getting it make sure to not put the liquid in where she breathes but way at the back of the throat.

http://www.amazon.com/Laboratories-R.../dp/B001EUI246

[frenchy]

Nice to see u made it over here from cornsnakes on my suggestion these are the people that will help

[Doortech9]

I am sad to say I found my girl dead this morning. I think the stress of travelling and a new home was too much for a snake so weak as she was. Thanks to all who posted advice and wished me luck with her