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How to help rescues recover
So here's the scoop guys. I've recently rescued 17 animals. Ball pythons and leopard geckos. These are some skinny skinny animals and I just transported them to my empty QT room in the rack they are in. They seem so frail and weak with stuck sheds and living in filth I'm not sure what to do first I'd like your opinions. Should I clean the cages and remove the sheds first, or try and feed them so they are a bit stronger before I introduce the stress of sh'd removal, and cleaning. I mean I feel like the stress from soaking a gecko could cause it to die they are so weak. So any opinions and suggestions are appreciated. Thanks guys!
Ryan Hatmaker - Hatmaker Reptiles-
Colubrids and Sand Boas
"Once you get your first snake, you've sold your soul to reptiles. You can try to leave or run away... but they will find you."
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I would think get some food in them first. Im glad someone like you cares enough to take them in and care for them! Keep us up to date on their progress.
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Sure thing, it's nice to have some reptiles in the house again. Other than a few snakes I sold off my entire collection.
Ryan Hatmaker - Hatmaker Reptiles-
Colubrids and Sand Boas
"Once you get your first snake, you've sold your soul to reptiles. You can try to leave or run away... but they will find you."
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Re: How to help rescues recover
What an amazing thing to do. I wish there more people like you in the reptile community. :-)
Last edited by kat_black181; 09-21-2013 at 02:17 AM.
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Not too amazing just doing my reptile lover duties! I've never rescued so many animals in this bad of shape so I just need some guidance on the first steps to take.
Last edited by Ridinandreptiles; 09-21-2013 at 02:19 AM.
Ryan Hatmaker - Hatmaker Reptiles-
Colubrids and Sand Boas
"Once you get your first snake, you've sold your soul to reptiles. You can try to leave or run away... but they will find you."
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Re: How to help rescues recover
I'll agree with roach. if they are on the verge of death, then feed them. worry about getting them clean next week. Also save what you can, some may perish in the process. Not trying to be a downer, just trying to be realistic that some may pass in the process. good luck!! 
-Yar 
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Re: How to help rescues recover
 Originally Posted by Ridinandreptiles
Not too amazing just doing my reptile lover duties! I've never rescued so many animals in this bad of shape so I just need some guidance on the first steps to take.
It's a very big responsibility, for sure. It's so sad that people out there keep animals and neglect them and abuse them. I just get so angry when I think about it. The beautiful animals that people treat so badly are completely dependent on us for their well-being, and some people ignore the fact that these are LIVES!
Having people like you out there makes me very proud to be a part of the reptile community!
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Re: How to help rescues recover
Originally Posted by kat_black181
It's a very big responsibility, for sure. It's so sad that people out there keep animals and neglect them and abuse them. I just get so angry when I think about it. The beautiful animals that people treat so badly are completely dependent on us for their well-being, and some people ignore the fact that these are LIVES!
Having people like you out there makes me very proud to be a part of the reptile community!
I agree with this!!
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Re: How to help rescues recover
I'd go for small meals at first rather than letting them gorge - less stress on their system.
Derek
7 adult Royals (2.5), 1.0 COS Pastel, 1.0 Enchi, 1.1 Lesser platty Royal python, 1.1 Black pastel Royal python, 0.1 Blue eyed leucistic ( Super lesser), 0.1 Piebald Royal python, 1.0 Sinaloan milk snake 1.0 crested gecko and 1 bad case of ETS. no wife, no surprise.
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Re: How to help rescues recover
Originally Posted by dr del
I'd go for small meals at first rather than letting them gorge - less stress on their system.
Most of them accepted a small meal - most of the adult animals seem to be alright but the younger ones are very malnourished but hopefully with some TLC they will all recover quickly and the. They can be put up for adoption!
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Originally Posted by dr del
I'd go for small meals at first rather than letting them gorge - less stress on their system.
Most of them accepted a small meal - most of the adult animals seem to be alright but the younger ones are very malnourished but hopefully with some TLC they will all recover quickly and the. They can be put up for adoption!
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Originally Posted by dr del
I'd go for small meals at first rather than letting them gorge - less stress on their system.
Most of them accepted a small meal - most of the adult animals seem to be alright but the younger ones are very malnourished but hopefully with some TLC they will all recover quickly and the. They can be put up for adoption!
Ryan Hatmaker - Hatmaker Reptiles-
Colubrids and Sand Boas
"Once you get your first snake, you've sold your soul to reptiles. You can try to leave or run away... but they will find you."
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