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    Re: Sick snake - Experienced advise wanted

    It may well be easier on her system to give something like oxbow's carnivore care as it is more easily digestible than whole prey and digestion will be much harder on her with the reduced gut flora. The goal would be to get her sufficient nutrients to keep her stable until she's well enough to be willing to eat again. Definitely ask a vet before proceeding with any options - assist feeding or syringe feeding - but carnivore care can be a solid option in situations like this where the snake needs supportive nutrition as it recovers enough to eat real food.

    Edit: Also, obviously never try syringe feeding without someone qualified teaching you. I assume you know that but just so it's there. No punctured tracheas please.
    Last edited by Kcl; 05-03-2017 at 11:48 AM.

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