Red Tail almost Seizuring (new update included)

[slartibartfast]

So I had my little girl the the stripes out, and she started to almost convulse(sp). she could still move forward and all that junk, but she was like shivering but more intense like a seizure. She seems fine, I'm not really worried, unless you guys tell me I should??? hahah any thoughts input?

How on earth could you not be worried? Seizures are -never- something to be taken lightly. Get her to the vet right away.

[Patrick Long]

how can i not worry, cuase shes fine before, fine after, fine during. shes not scared shocked or anything

[slartibartfast]

And I tell you, as somebody who has worked in veterinary medicine for the last 5 years, that seizures are very serious. Until a good reptile vet has looked at her and told you not to worry, I'd suggest you take it very seriously.

[Patrick Long]

well, now im starting to worry..... i definately need to get her to a vet soon.

[rabernet]

If any of mine were doing that, the first thing I'd be doing is calling my vet. Hope you can get her seen soon. Siezures in humans can cause continued brain damage each time they seize.

[Patrick Long]

whats wierd is she only does it when she is stretched out straight. she doesnt do it in her enlosure. doesnt do it curled in your fingers. she only does it when she is out stretched all the way

[Shelby]

I can only tell you the same thing.. take her to a reptile vet. That's definitely not normal.

Is she able to right herself if placed on her back? If not, it could be something neurological. I'm not sure I'd handle her anymore until you can get her to a vet though anyway.

[jeffjr464]

Siezures in humans can cause continued brain damage each time they seize.

not true, my friends dad has had epilepsy for over 25 years, with countless seizures through the years with no adverse effects other than the seizure which is scary as hell, when they seize they get superhuman strength, one time i tried to hold down an arm, i got thrown across the room and hit the wall 5 feet up!! and i weigh 220 lbs! gran mal seizures can be dangerous though, but they are a sign of something worse

[slartibartfast]

not true, my friends dad has had epilepsy for over 25 years, with countless seizures through the years with no adverse effects other than the seizure which is scary as hell, when they seize they get superhuman strength, one time i tried to hold down an arm, i got thrown across the room and hit the wall 5 feet up!! and i weigh 220 lbs! gran mal seizures can be dangerous though, but they are a sign of something worse

Epileptics can have gran mal seizures, in which case they are a sign of epilepsy.

Repeated or prolonged seizures can cause damage, it's well documented. I'm glad you're friend's dad has not suffered any long-term damage, but he is not representative of the entire spectrum of seizures.