Rat scratched my snake's eye, please help!!!

[John1982]

I was simply putting it out there , to save him and anyone else from the hassle I got when expressing my views on the topic .

I'm totally opposed to it and got into trouble at the time . I promised to not antagonise anyone from that moment on and have stuck to that .

It's just not accepted over here in the UK but it seems to more or less the norm in the States from what I can gather . Sure there will be many over there who don't feed live food but at least two of the main mods in here actively promote live feeding unless I'm mistaken ....

I'm just bemused that so many say they HAVE to feed live to some of their Royals as I'm far from being any kind of expert but I've NEVER had any trouble with mine over the last decade or so ...I've got a five Royals at the moment but I've had around 30 in my time .

I do have a couple who will only eat every 10 to 12 days rather than every week though ....


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I truly appreciate your efforts, Zincubus, in not being antagonistic. I know this subject is near and dear to your heart as you are very passionate about your stance. Personally, I actively promote the right of a keeper to choose. I'm not sure if you consider me part of your "hassle" but when I see a person trying to bully or shame folks into thinking their way is the only/right way, I'll gladly offer some pros for the other side. There are merits for either "argument" but I doubt this particular horse could get any deader.

[PitOnTheProwl]

For the snake....... I am not seeing any damage rodent related. Looks more to me like either a dehydrated or stuck old eye cap.


As far as the "f/t is a safe method" comments, has anyone see what happens when you didn't make their meal correct and it is still partially frozen?

Care for a huge collection of snakes is easy. Ball pythons are not really as hands on type of pet, just because they tolerate it doesnt mean they like it.

Care for a huge rodent colony sucks, I don't have time for mine anymore and this is the only reason I am switching to f/t.

[Zincubus]

My BP is extremely underweight and will not eat F/T. Should I let her starve to death for the sake of my conscience?

Could it simply be dehydrated ??

Maybe worth putting a photo up and let the real experienced guys see it - just a thought ...

[Yamderk157]

Thank you all for your thoughts, I think I will take him to vet. below is updated picture as of today,

http://tinypic.com/r/zy60qe/9

[John1982]

Vet is a good call. If you don't have one, someone here might be able to make a suggestion or two if you post a location.

[Zincubus]

Thank you all for your thoughts, I think I will take him to vet. below is updated picture as of today,

http://tinypic.com/r/zy60qe/9

When you get a moment or two -any chance of a photo of the whole snake from above then the possible dehydration aspect could maybe be confirmed or ruled out ...

[Warren_Booth]

When you get a moment or two -any chance of a photo of the whole snake from above then the possible dehydration aspect could maybe be confirmed or ruled out ...

A photo of the other eye would also address that. The pre-feeding does show some signs of dehydration, however eyes are a poor organ to base this on. A picture of the last few inches above the vent often is the tell tale. Also, if you pinch the snakes skin and it does not immediately return to normal, then you have your answer.

Keep is posted and good luck.
Warren

[Yzmasmom]

For the snake....... I am not seeing any damage rodent related. Looks more to me like either a dehydrated or stuck old eye cap.


As far as the "f/t is a safe method" comments, has anyone see what happens when you didn't make their meal correct and it is still partially frozen?

Care for a huge collection of snakes is easy. Ball pythons are not really as hands on type of pet, just because they tolerate it doesnt mean they like it.

Care for a huge rodent colony sucks, I don't have time for mine anymore and this is the only reason I am switching to f/t.

Oh my word!! What happens if part is frozen?

[Zincubus]

Oh my word!! What happens if part is frozen?

I can't say for sure , presumable regurgitation ?!?

Why would that ever happen .... It's hardly rocket science to defrost a damn frozen rodent and should never happen . I dare say the chances of it happening are pretty slim and I can't say I've heard of any specific cases ... sounds a little like scaremongering by the LIVE brigade

Got to be less of a risk than feeding live as there appear to be threads documenting those risks appearing most days in here .


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[PitOnTheProwl]

At best a regurge.

Zincubus..... No bait right now....SMH