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    Re: Will my python ever recover?

    Quote Originally Posted by leosantare View Post
    ...I'm going to make another vet appointment for an examination and discussion. If they are unable to convince me they can get her better, I will have her euthanized. This has been going on too long and things are getting worse. I feel like I'm holding a close to dead snake, she has barely moved at all in 3 days. I'm sure she will stop eating soon or start regurgitating. Why let it get to that point?

    If I were to test for these viruses, I would have my vet do it. They told me months ago it will require sedation since she has to be swapped about 8" down the mouth. They also told me the test is not 100% accurate. I can also do the CT scan as a last try.

    What do you guys/girls think I should have my vet do? Is there anything I should mention/ask my vet when I go? I am definitely 100% taking her to my vet this week.

    Thanks for the support,
    You're really over-thinking this- please do hold off on vet appointments until you have a really good reason to need one -they're stressful for your snake, & obviously you too. Let your snake eat & digest a number of meals in peace- stress is bad for everybody's health- & please keep an open mind about the state of your snake's health. Plenty of snakes will lay around (not moving) for days at a time (especially when they're digesting, OR, in a shed cycle) and it doesn't mean there's ANY thing wrong. I've kept many (!) snakes for decades (not this species) & staying low-key & just "TLC" (good food & good environment) can do wonders for keeping snakes healthy- that's how their immune system functions best.

    And by the way, as a life-long "dog companion", I feel your pain & I'm very sorry about your dog's diagnosis- especially for only being 6 years old- that seems so unfair. I'd be a mess too, about that.
    Last edited by Bogertophis; 04-01-2023 at 01:59 PM.
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