Yafe - Albino Carpet Progression Thread

[Dxw425]

That’s a good looking snake!! Congrats!

[dakski]

That's a very helpful video, thanks zina10....& I think it's a good idea for Yafe too, considering he still has symptoms.

Dakski, the lack of a tongue flick can indicate there's a sticky infection of some sort going on, the same thing that causes the little popping noises as the
air tries to push thru. Tongue flicks aren't just a "happy snake" but the sign of a healthy snake too.
When it's harder to flick their tongue, they just don't do it. I'm glad you contacted your vets, but so sorry that it was necessary. C'mon Yafe, get well!

That's why I am worried. I might to have been clear in my post. I should have said happy and healthy snakes flick their tongue.

I don't mean to scare you, but I've heard a lot about Nido Virus. Apparently it is far more wide spread then previously thought. Esp. since not all breeders are very forth coming with admitting it may be in their collection. Or they just don't test.
Esp. with Carpet Pythons..it wouldn't hurt to rule it out.
Here is one video that explains how to do the test from home

https://youtu.be/g6IzrBZSZqA


Another video


https://youtu.be/j2YMvgwrNDw


Again. Not tying to worry or scare you. But it may not be such a bad idea to run the test. Esp. since things haven't progressed the way they should have. At least you would know...or you could rule it out.


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I'll look into this.






Yafe is returning to the vet for a re-check and/or to get more antibiotics on Wednesday (5 days). That will give time to see if things clear up after the last injection.

I am not happy at all. Very worried about other things going on now beyond just an RI.

[richardhind1972]

Fingers crossed for you all Dave

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[zina10]

That's why I am worried. I might to have been clear in my post. I should have said happy and healthy snakes flick their tongue.



Yafe is returning to the vet for a re-check and/or to get more antibiotics on Wednesday (5 days). That will give time to see if things clear up after the last injection.

I am not happy at all. Very worried about other things going on now beyond just an RI.

Well, you know that URI can take time. I've heard of snakes being on meds for a couple of month before they completely got rid of it. So not all hope is lost by a long shot !!
Of course it would have been nice if he just got well and all of this would be behind you. But really, when are things ever just easy, you know ??

The other stuff, well, "I" would want to know. At this point, with all the medical care and vet visits, why not test for other stuff, if nothing else, you can rule it out and stop worrying about it while you continue to treat his URI.

Just because he isn't 100 % yet doesn't mean he has some terrible disease. Since he is going back to the Vet, you could ask them to take the samples for the tests. Less stress on Yafe to keep being manhandled for meds, test, and whatnot.

I really wish you all best of luck with the little Dude. Him and you all deserve a break !!

[Bogertophis]

...The other stuff, well, "I" would want to know. At this point, with all the medical care and vet visits, why not test for other stuff,
if nothing else, you can rule it out and stop worrying about it while you continue to treat his URI....

That's what I was thinking too...let the vet test for Nido, while you're there...and yes, a "break" for you & Yafe is long over-due.

[dakski]

Well, you know that URI can take time. I've heard of snakes being on meds for a couple of month before they completely got rid of it. So not all hope is lost by a long shot !!
Of course it would have been nice if he just got well and all of this would be behind you. But really, when are things ever just easy, you know ??

The other stuff, well, "I" would want to know. At this point, with all the medical care and vet visits, why not test for other stuff, if nothing else, you can rule it out and stop worrying about it while you continue to treat his URI.

Just because he isn't 100 % yet doesn't mean he has some terrible disease. Since he is going back to the Vet, you could ask them to take the samples for the tests. Less stress on Yafe to keep being manhandled for meds, test, and whatnot.

I really wish you all best of luck with the little Dude. Him and you all deserve a break !!

That's what I was thinking too...let the vet test for Nido, while you're there...and yes, a "break" for you & Yafe is long over-due.

We will know more by Wednesday for sure.

Additionally, if Yafe is not 100%, I will test for everything. I want to know exactly what is going on, what we are dealing with, and what the prognosis really is.

I am not giving up on Yafe yet, believe me.

[dakski]

I sent the breeder another email to update him. I asked what he would do.

I'll update.

[Bogertophis]

I sent the breeder another email to update him. I asked what he would do.

I'll update.

Good call...

[zina10]

Did you ask if they have ever come across the Nido Virus in their collection, or if their animals are tested for it ? I know some breeders just test their breeding animals, just to be safe.

Even if they do test, or claim to have never had it in their collection, at this point I would just add this test to the checkup. If he is no better by Wednesday and you take him in anyways, might as well get it all done.

Looking forward to hear what the breeder (and the partner in Germany) has to say about it all, incl. Yafe not improving just yet..

I still hold out hope he will just get better by Wednesday. How has he been looking today ?

[dakski]

Did you ask if they have ever come across the Nido Virus in their collection, or if their animals are tested for it ? I know some breeders just test their breeding animals, just to be safe.

Even if they do test, or claim to have never had it in their collection, at this point I would just add this test to the checkup. If he is no better by Wednesday and you take him in anyways, might as well get it all done.

Looking forward to hear what the breeder (and the partner in Germany) has to say about it all, incl. Yafe not improving just yet..

I still hold out hope he will just get better by Wednesday. How has he been looking today ?

I didn't mention Nido specifically to him. I do plan to mention to the vet Wednesday and test for it, and whatever else we can test for to rule out more serious things, including things that are more serious, but treatable. I am not just thinking worst case scenario.

I took Yafe out for about 2 minutes tonight to check him out.

About the same as Thursday. Consistent popping, but again, very quiet. No tongue flicks, my biggest concern at the moment. Additionally, there was a drop of fluid, presumably mucus, on the side of his mouth/corner of his mouth, right behind his heat pits. I have two pictures below. One is the normal picture and the other the close up of the corner of the mouth. It's clear so it's hard to see.

The only good news was tonight his body seemed calm/normal and he was not over-gripping and spasming.

I will update if anything gets better or worse. Otherwise, I plan to update after the vet on Wednesday.

Thank you to all for your support. This has been, and continues to be, a very difficult experience for all involved, Yafe included. I really feel for the little guy. I will continue to do all I can for him and all the vets can for him.

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