Loud noise and convulsions

[Andoneus]

Ok, so I take her to the vet tomorrow. But I didn't save that stuff, was this a bad mistake?

[starmom]

I guess I'd take in the picture that you took
...or get it out of the trash!

[kc261]

Usually when you have something like that, it is a good idea to put it in a ziploc bag or other sealed container in your fridge. Not freezer. Then get it to the vet ASAP for testing, before it can degrade.

Since you don't have it anymore, you can still bring the photo to the vet. It is better than nothing. I'd also consider bringing the photo from the other thread, so the vet can compare the 2, knowing the diagnosis on the other one was tapeworm. Just make sure your vet understands which one is from your animal!

EDIT: I agree with McKinsey's suggestion to get it out of the trash if possible.

[Andoneus]

I agree with McKinsey's suggestion to get it out of the trash if possible.

I threw it to the toilet.

I'm so scared... She'll be alright, won't she?

[LadyOhh]

She will be fine as long as you take her to a qualified Veterinarian who can help diagnose and treat the problem SOON.

[kc261]

breathe....

Parasites are bad, but as a general rule it takes a really long time for them to get to the point of being fatal... because it is bad for the parasite when their host dies! So in most cases, that leaves plenty of time to get it treated.

Some parasites are hard to treat safely (heartworms in dogs is one example). But based on maybe 3 or 4 people talking about their experiences with it that I've read in forums, not personal experience, tapeworms in snakes aren't too hard to treat.

I'd be more worried about what else your snake has that caused the tapeworm to get expelled. But your vet should be able to figure that out and treat it too.

[Andoneus]

Yes, I reserve the time for the best herp-vet of my country tomorrow. But I don't have any samples... Might she still be able to find out the problems somehow..? Not..? :/

Now I'm starting to think that she have had those worms in her body for her whole lifetime.. Because once or twice (about a year ago) I've seen one of those worms on her poop, but I just haven't paid much attention, because I've thought it's just the white urine they have sometimes.

And about those noises and convulsions, can tapeworms cause that, or is that a sign of something worse?

[Freakie_frog]

breathe....

Parasites are bad, but as a general rule it takes a really long time for them to get to the point of being fatal... because it is bad for the parasite when their host dies! So in most cases, that leaves plenty of time to get it treated.

Some parasites are hard to treat safely (heartworms in dogs is one example). But based on maybe 3 or 4 people talking about their experiences with it that I've read in forums, not personal experience, tapeworms in snakes aren't too hard to treat.

I'd be more worried about what else your snake has that caused the tapeworm to get expelled. But your vet should be able to figure that out and treat it too.

I had an animal for a year or better and she ate and ate but never did get much bigger. She presented me with the same thing and after a couple of rounds of treatment she cleared up and eats like a champ and is now breeder weight.

They are bad but if treated they can be dealt with.

[mlededee]

Ahh, yes the lovely tapeworm. Your vet should be able to diagnose the tapeworm even without having the worm that was expelled. They should be able to get a fecal sample from the snake which will confirm the tapeworm as well as show any other parasites the snake might have.

You will be given at least one medication (maybe more if there are different parasites found) which you can administer to your snake orally to get rid of the worms. It is a good idea to have another fecal done when the treatment is finished to make sure that all of the parasites are gone.

If there are other animals in your collection you should quarantine this snake from them until it is clean. You may also consider having fecals done on your other animals as well to make sure they do not have any parasites.

[Andoneus]

They should be able to get a fecal sample from the snake.

Well, I don't have her poop either...