Hi,


Actually I do expect every vet to have that sort of integrity - and if they don't they'll never see me again.

You asked an expert and he gave you expert advice - I can't see how that's a bad thing. Now as long as you explained everything relevant accurately over the phone that's fine.

I would rather someone complained I cost them $50 having their pet checked out when the vet said it would have been fine than hear someone say their snake died because , without ever seeing the animal or knowing exactly whats wrong with it, I told them it didn't need to see a vet. Sometimes people don't explain things well over the net and, in anycase, it's a lousy way to diagnose anything.

It may be costly and innacurate advice from your perspective on this occasion but it's the advice least likely to kill your pet from our point of view.

You should understand we have had people say there was a slight discolouration on their snakes belly then, when prompted, post pictures of truly horrific burns or scale rot. It is far from common I hasten to add but then it doesn't have to be to leave an impression.

I'm glad your little guy is on the mend though - did the vet give you recomendations for lessening the chances of infection?

I'd also keep a closer eye on him for the next couple of shed's and make sure the humidity is spot on as damaged skin is more likely to tear again - the male I have had nasty scars when we first got him and if the shed went badly the scars had a tendency to tear slightly for months afterwards (they were large, wide burn scars though). You will probably be fine it's just worth paying a little extra attention.


dr del