My Ball Python has a Problem

[Riokeshen]

the hide we have is made out of pine o.o could that cause his scales and bad stuff with his skin? I know it's toxic to all reptiles so do i need a different hide and we go to the vet in 2 hours ;_; I'm praying she makes it unlike the other one...this time we will ummm..... park closer to the vet place and I wont leave her in the car..and we will get the required stuff for her tank....

[Woody190]

*First post*

Anyways, I get the impression that money is a bit of an issue, if you're looking for a cheap new hide box for your ball, try using plastic plant bowls (the ones that go under the pot to catch excess water) and cut a hole in the top (big enough for your ball to get through obviously) and your set, they cost around 1.50 at Wal-Mart. I used them with our ball and she loves them. Good luck!

[edie]

I didn't even know about the snake/car incident until you just brought it up - and I wasn't going to say anything on here until you brought that up.

In your other post you said you were going to try to find this snake a home with someone who could care for it - I understand you are taking the animal to the vet but if you cannot continue to care for it please do find a new home for the snake with someone with the means to care for it, as that would be in the best interest of the animal.

You are only 13, a life is a heavy responsibility, not one you can end because you/your family cannot afford it. Do a lot of research, save up a lot of money for emergencies/vet bills, then think about getting more. Trust me - I have a rescue RTB that no one got treated, she has cost me almost $500 in vet bills over the past year and she is just now starting to get better. If a snake is left untreated for illness/injuries it will be that much harder to fix it later, so the sooner you figure out if you can handle what ever problem it has the better, because if you can't you can find someone sooner who will be able to.

[Riokeshen]

ok hay guys we are back from the vet...it turns out because of her bad shed she dried out to much and umm well we need to bath her in olive oil lol

[Riokeshen]

I gave my mother a peace of my mind and she said she will buy every thing it needs....of course I did a lot of research of what we didn't have and need right now...so we are keeping my Ball Python choker.....but R.I.P cyrestal the ball python that we put down...

[Woody190]

You are only 13, a life is a heavy responsibility, not one you can end because you/your family cannot afford it. Do a lot of research, save up a lot of money for emergencies/vet bills, then think about getting more. Trust me - I have a rescue RTB that no one got treated, she has cost me almost $500 in vet bills over the past year and she is just now starting to get better. If a snake is left untreated for illness/injuries it will be that much harder to fix it later, so the sooner you figure out if you can handle what ever problem it has the better, because if you can't you can find someone sooner who will be able to.

This guy speaks the truth. The wife and I have money put away for every one of our pets just in case something should happen.

[anendeloflorien]

ok hay guys we are back from the vet...it turns out because of her bad shed she dried out to much and umm well we need to bath her in olive oil lol

Olive oil? Thats a new one. Was the vet you took her to experienced with reptiles? Just because they are a vet does not mean they know how to treat every species of animal that is brought in and that still doesn't address the most serious problem here which is that she is not eating and losing weight at an alarming rate! Did the vet do any tests for parasites, or check for any other reasons she might not be eating?

I gave my mother a peace of my mind and she said she will buy every thing it needs....of course I did a lot of research of what we didn't have and need right now...so we are keeping my Ball Python choker.....but R.I.P cyrestal the ball python that we put down...

Look I understand that you do care about your snake "choker" but you really need to make sure you are doing what is right for her. Get the things that you need and take her to an experienced herp vet. If you don't want to have to "put down" another animal I suggest you really do your research.

[edie]

This guy speaks the truth. The wife and I have money put away for every one of our pets just in case something should happen.

I'm a girl! Haha, e-dee, not eddie!


Riokeshen -

Did they say anything about the weight loss? Or why it wasn't eating? And I have heard before (I might be wrong) that using oil on a snake isn't recommended anymore.. anyways, water works just as well if you soak her and let her run though a damp towel afterwards.

I'm glad she went to the vet, but save up money in case she needs to go again, and be sure to get her the supplies she needs so that there will hopefully be no problems in the future - buying the correct items for her care now will help prevent other health related problems in the future.

[SnakieMom]

the hide we have is made out of pine o.o could that cause his scales and bad stuff with his skin? I know it's toxic to all reptiles so do i need a different hide and we go to the vet in 2 hours ;_;

This seems to answer itself... If you know that pine is bad, why even risk it? As many have testified, you can get
cheap hides from a dollar store. All you have to do is cut out a hole for the entrance, smooth it down so there's no sharp edges,
and VIOLA! instant snakie happiness!
(provided, of course, that all the other requirements are met)

Good luck with Choker!

[Riokeshen]

Olive oil? Thats a new one. Was the vet you took her to experienced with reptiles? Just because they are a vet does not mean they know how to treat every species of animal that is brought in and that still doesn't address the most serious problem here which is that she is not eating and losing weight at an alarming rate! Did the vet do any tests for parasites, or check for any other reasons she might not be eating?



Look I understand that you do care about your snake "choker" but you really need to make sure you are doing what is right for her. Get the things that you need and take her to an experienced herp vet. If you don't want to have to "put down" another animal I suggest you really do your research.

one yes the vet is a herp vet he said because of the bad shed she has become too dry resulting in her not eating so within a weeks time all the dried out skin should be gone and she should start eating again * I also think she was too dehydrated she drank for 5 minutes* we bought every thing we plan on geting another one next month or so. so she does not get stressed from a 55 gallon tank we plan on geting every thing listed.