Burmese python rescue help.

[skatefastdieyoung]

I understand they must be respected, i understand the requirements, and i understand the income they require (just a few needs) I've done my research, I've read so much information. I've been sitting in-front of my computer for almost 16 hours straight now. This snake i rescued is about 9 ft and seems to be a nice healthy weight. but has mites and an RI infection. He is scheduled for a vet visit tomorrow morning. However my concern is the housing i currently have him in. I was on the spot to take him or leave him there to suffer and more than likely die, so i obviously took him and i IMMEDIATELY took him to my home and put him in the biggest enclosure i own. (its 5 feet long and 2 feet wide. Not sure on height but seems about medium. is this okay for him for the time being? i needed to spend the rest of this months check on his other things he requires. heat mat, rheostat, tank thermometer and etc etc. So i wont be able to get him a cage for about 2-3 weeks :[ but either way the tank i have him in now is FAR larger than the previous thunder:cens0r::cens0r::cens0r::cens0r: that mistreated this animal. he was in like a 3 x 2 x 2!!!!!!!!! UNBELIEVABLE. In the end i know i can take care and provide for this magnificent being as I've done research and know what has to be done, my question is how long can i keep him in this 5 long 2 wide 3 high enclosure? Hes also quite aggressive (which is understandable due to the previous living conditions and mistreatment) but im also very willing to take a few bites.

[anicatgirl]

I know nothing of cage size. But I will say to make sure the vet does a culture for the RI so you can get the right meds. I hope the new scaly friend is OK. Post some pics in awhile after he settles

[maudie]

you're doing a good thing, the cage will definitely be okay for a little while. after all it is a huge upgrade. he would probably prefer bigger, but if it weren't for you he wouldn't have much at all. good luck!

[distaff]

First things first.
Find out from the vet what the time frame and treatment costs are going to be, and work your budget from there.

Life is rarely ideal.
You are making the situation much better than it was.
Best of luck

Please keep us updated!
Thanks.

[Albert Clark]

Thanks and kudos straight out to you for your taking responsibility!!!! Do what you can as you can. You and your well being comes first. Reach out to your local herpetological society for help also. Good luck. Keep us updated as you can.

[frostysBP]

Your cage will be fine for a while my 7 foot burm is in 4x1.5x1.5 right now. Her next cage will be a 8 footer in about 6 months to a year.... My main focus would be to get him happy and healthy... I'm betting he will calm down when he gets back to healthy and some rabbit in him.. Thanks for doing what you are. Keep up the good work.

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[Reinz]

Proud of ya man. You're doing a good thing.

It's better to take a bit longer and get the right stuff than get in a hurry and buy sub par which will end up just being temporary.

So don't feel guilty as long as you're taking care of his health and moving forward. After all, he's doing much better now in your hands!

[bcr229]

See if a local herper has an unused VE-175 Christmas Tree tub that you can buy or borrow short-term. You'll just have to secure the lid very well with luggage straps or tie-downs so your new critter doesn't escape.

[skatefastdieyoung]

Thanks everybody for the kind words, input and help! As for the updating ill be sure to keep it at a regular! His appointment is at 11:30am and im going to be sure to have them culture for an RI, help with the mites, and test for any other possible issues that could be present. Ill be sure to post AS SOON as i get home. Cant believe ive been up for this long! My last post was this thread i created at like 2:30am today! As for the Christmas tree tub im going to be doing a lot of looking and searching for one around me. If not i called around today and my step mother tells me that she could easily fabricate a cage for him 9 x 4 x 4!!!! Will only cost me the supplies (Roughly 250$) but the downside it will take about two-three weeks to build but that's when i get paid again anyways! So the cage issue is about handled and the health issues are to be handled step by step starting tomorrow! Ill definitely be posting pictures sometime before Wednesday. Once again thanks everyone! ill keep you updated!

[skatefastdieyoung]

Had them do a culture for a RI. He doesn't have an RI (which surprises the HELL out of me). They said to Put vegetable oil on him and change his substrate to paper towels (which is a REALLY weird request but i guess ill try it). Also they gave me a can of prevent-a-mite so ill be using that. Costed me for the whole visit and checkup 150$