scales irritated and peeling after shedding

[Cheesenugget]

Are you and your mom absolutely sure you don't have at least $100-150 lying somewhere for the vet? Is there a gaming console you can pawn or sell? Any friends or family who can loan some money? I find that in desperate times, many people somehow finds the money when they really wanted to, rather than had to. I had come across folks who claim they can't take their sick cat to the vet but they can very much afford the new iphone or 4k tv. Or they can't get their dog's much needed surgery because that would require sacrifice of something that they value more than their pet, like a gaming console. I hope you know where I am going with this. It is time for tough love. Take it to the vet or surrender it to a reputable rescue. Treating at home is NOT an option.

[Spoons]

I get vet bills. Trust me, I do. They're expensive. I have now one but THREE animals that I have been taking to the vet on and off over the last several months. All rescues, all taken in with the knowledge that it would get expensive. If I didn't have the money - I wouldn't have taken in the rescue. Even now, when it's just one left on vet care and it's going beyond what I expected it to due to complications - my ball still visits the vet.

Please get her in. She will die if you don't.

[FollowTheSun]

I'm going to say it and be that person....

if if you do not have money for a vet...you should not have the animal. This is part of having a pet. You need to find someone who will properly care for this animal.

I have not read the whole thread, but I'm guessing there is a reptile rescue group in your area. If you can't afford to take it to a vet, call a rescue place and see if they can take it. We could help you find one if you like.

[FollowTheSun]

Are you and your mom absolutely sure you don't have at least $100-150 lying somewhere for the vet? Is there a gaming console you can pawn or sell? Any friends or family who can loan some money? I find that in desperate times, many people somehow finds the money when they really wanted to, rather than had to. I had come across folks who claim they can't take their sick cat to the vet but they can very much afford the new iphone or 4k tv. Or they can't get their dog's much needed surgery because that would require sacrifice of something that they value more than their pet, like a gaming console. I hope you know where I am going with this. It is time for tough love. Take it to the vet or surrender it to a reputable rescue. Treating at home is NOT an option.

When I was in college and had a very very small income, no help from my parents, etc. I adopted a dog that needed emergency vet care. I had applied for a credit card a month earlier and just got it in the mail. I had a credit line of $250 (this was 20+ years ago). Helping my dog was the first thing I used that credit card for.

I just recently dropped $800 for my dog's oral surgery. I had to work a few extra shifts to pay for it, but seeing my dog feeling better, it was worth it. Pets are totally dependent on us for their care and well-being.

And if you can't afford the vet, and can't find a rescue place, please don't let it suffer any further. That snake is suffering. At least pay the $25 or whatever to get it euthanized. (Sorry that may be an unpopular suggestion, but it's a humane option)

[MR Snakes]

All great comments and hope the best for the poor snake but has anyone heard from or made contact with the OP?

[tttaylorrr]

All great comments and hope the best for the poor snake but has anyone heard from or made contact with the OP?

last night i sent a PM saying to check their post when i noticed they were online.

[MR Snakes]

last night i sent a PM saying to check their post when i noticed they were online.

Thanks for trying but I can't help but fear the worst.

[Craiga 01453]

All great comments and hope the best for the poor snake but has anyone heard from or made contact with the OP?

It looks like OP hasn't been on since yesterday afternoon.

[zina10]

Just have to say guys (and gals), you are awesome.

So helpful. Do not feel bad for saying what needs to be said either. Everyone has stated the point respectfully, some more blunt then others.

But what else is there to say ? Truly, nothing.

I get that the OP wanted to be treated gently and wanted nothing but advice on how SHE/HE wanted to handle this. At home, without the Vet.

However, what are we supposed to say? How can we magically make the pad run cooler than it needs to be ? How can we say sure, treat it with this and that and that should be good?

Its not. Truly just not. So we can't say that. Can't do it in good conscience.

Its sad. Snakes suffer silently. They don't scream, they don't cry, they don't whimper. They don't show their pain. So for us at humans its easier to ignore, or to not do all that needs to be done. Would this be a dog that cried and whined nonstop, it would be a lot harder to just slap on some ointment and do nothing more.

Just because the snake doesn't show it, doesn't mean its not in agony. Burns and skin peeling off is one of the most painful conditions there are. Add the infection. Add the fact that in order to be warm the snake keeps getting burned on the exposed and infected tissue. Different and some harsh treatments are applied, some of which shouldn't be used simultaneously.

This is cruel.

But when it comes to a snake you can get for free or ultra cheap on Craigslist, not many want to spend the money to get it treated, just a sad fact. They could get a new snake, a pretty morph, for that money. No guarantees the snake will make it, even.
But what about attachment? Empathy? Doing the right thing? This animal is YOURS and its suffering. Anyone can scrape together the needed funds if absolutely necessary. But we live in a throw away society and in the "go fund me" society.

I had to scrape together $6000 for emergency surgery on a aged horse. With absolutely no guarantee that the surgery would work, many times it doesn't. On a horse that is just a former brood mare, nothing special. But she is special to me, and I'm responsible for her.

I'm not saying that everyone should or could do this. But just about everyone could make payments at a vet for a visit to get some proper meds for this injured snake. You could sell something, borrow that money. You can find a vet that will probably get it done for around $100 to $150, add a thermostat. I bet you spend more on xmas presents.

There has even been an offer of HELP from a great member on here.

Swallow your pride and do the right thing. Rise above.

Prove us you aren't one of the many that will just disappear in a huff, all offended and feelings hurt over not having heard only what they wanted to hear.

Do it for that poor animal.

[redshepherd]

I'm not sure OP understands the gravity of the wounds either.

This is an insane infection and wound, apparent to most people who have owned a snake or two for awhile. It would be like if your dog's entire belly skin was flayed off and oozing without seeing a vet, and anyone would know that's animal abuse.

Frankly, your snake is going to die slowly and in pain if you don't see a vet, OP... A vet fund should always be available when you take responsibility of an animal. Even though every caresheet out there that should've been researched before obtaining the snake does say to get a thermostat.