Kalatoa 100% Pure SD Retic Progression (Pic heavy...)

[Stearns84]

Good luck today.

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[jmcrook]

Here’s the vet assessment. Tissue damage in the gums and stomatitis/mouth rot.
Prescribed twice daily betadine swabs and twice daily silver sulfadiazine cream applied to oral wounds. Once daily Metacam injections for a week for pain management. Fortaz for the stomatits injected once every three days for three weeks.
Probed at 8 scales deep which I can’t seem to find definite confirmation as to whether that’s male or female?
Took a few vet techs to hold her still to examine her mouth but other than that was well behaved. Dr. Burk thought she was great. Walked into the room and said “so you’ve got a big sexy snake for me to see huh?” Hahah, this wasn’t even a big snake compared to a 180 burm she said she had an appointment for once upon a time. Took ten vet techs to carry it in. Also said she was sorry I had to drive so far (2.5hours) but that she’s more than happy to see any of my critters anytime



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[Stearns84]

Here’s the vet assessment. Tissue damage in the gums and stomatitis/mouth rot.
Prescribed twice daily betadine swabs and twice daily silver sulfadiazine cream applied to oral wounds. Once daily Metacam injections for a week for pain management. Fortaz for the stomatits injected once every three days for three weeks.
Probed at 8 scales deep which I can’t seem to find definite confirmation as to whether that’s male or female?
Took a few vet techs to hold her still to examine her mouth but other than that was well behaved. Dr. Burk thought she was great. Walked into the room and said “so you’ve got a big sexy snake for me to see huh?” Hahah, this wasn’t even a big snake compared to a 180 burm she said she had an appointment for once upon a time. Took ten vet techs to carry it in. Also said she was sorry I had to drive so far (2.5hours) but that she’s more than happy to see any of my critters anytime



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Do you think the mouth rot has been there awhile? Maybe she's pushing to because of annoyance? Hope for the best, great job on getting her there. She's beautiful!

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[jmcrook]

Do you think the mouth rot has been there awhile? Maybe she's pushing to because of annoyance? Hope for the best, great job on getting her there. She's beautiful!

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That’s my suspicion. I think she’s been in pain and pushing because of it.
Vet and her husband (also an exotics vet at another clinic) both said my husbandry looks and sounds very good and that technically she should be perfectly fine in her current cage size. Also said that maybe she just wants more room anyway and is being stubborn about it. Guess I’ll start drawing up more serious plans for a two part 8’x3’x2’ cage. Just want the best for my girl!
Unrelated, she weighed in at about 28lbs today. Getting a bit chunky


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[Gio]

Good news brother!

I like the Vet contact you have there.

Things will come around now,,,, I caN FEEL IT!

[jmcrook]

Good news brother!

I like the Vet contact you have there.

Things will come around now,,,, I caN FEEL IT!

Let’s hope so. I’m a bit concerned about the depth of the probing. 8 scales could mean Phyllis is a male and smells Gerald and will persistently tear her/his face off. Either way, hoping the course of treatment offers some relief


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[Skyrivers]

So happy u have a direction to walk in. Best of luck and keep us updated with recovery.

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[tttaylorrr]

i've been quietly following, as i do with most of you giant owners , and i just want to say that i wish you both the best of luck! knowing you and your care, i'm sure she'll turn around in no time at all.

that photo is precious btw.

[Gio]

Let’s hope so. I’m a bit concerned about the depth of the probing. 8 scales could mean Phyllis is a male and smells Gerald and will persistently tear her/his face off. Either way, hoping the course of treatment offers some relief


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Well,

I had suspicions of that early on, and it would make sense, but, Mother Of Mercy!! A male pure Kalatoa at that size???

If she is a he you should feed him on the most minimal end of the spectrum as possible.

The vet picture really gave me a perspective of size. That's a BIG SD!!

Even still, you are doing the absolute best you can with the situation!

Keep me in the loop, and don't forget about that sweet BCC you have LOL!

[jmcrook]

Well,

I had suspicions of that early on, and it would make sense, but, Mother Of Mercy!! A male pure Kalatoa at that size???

If she is a he you should feed him on the most minimal end of the spectrum as possible.

The vet picture really gave me a perspective of size. That's a BIG SD!!

Even still, you are doing the absolute best you can with the situation!

Keep me in the loop, and don't forget about that sweet BCC you have LOL!

I just talked to Daniel Solis, the breeder I got her from. He said he’s pretty confident that’s a female and especially at that size but that mistakes can happen. Suggested I try popping her sometime. We’ll see. I still think Phyllis is a lady snake but that was thrown into question as soon as I saw that probe slip 8 scales deep lol. I do know I guy with a 15 yr old 1.1 pair of adult kalatoas that are both over 10’ he says, so it’s not impossible for a male to get that big.
The picture with my vet is only slightly misleading as the perspective in the photo make the latter half of the snake seem larger than it is. Have no doubt though, she’s quite large hah! Wish me luck with my first attempt at administering an injection solo tomorrow. I think it will be okay.
And yes, I need to post in Leonard’s thread soon. He hung out the other night and watched half of The Lost World with me on the couch. He’s got the curiosity of a retic at the speed of a ball python. I think he’ll fit in quite well here



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