Update on Loki, little troubled snake.

**Tsubaki** · 10-11-15, 04:02 PM

Little Loki, i wish he would stop having issues for once. .. When i got him he turned out to have mites, then he had a (rubbing) eye injury that needed salving to heal, which caused him to go off food for a long time (Very sensitive and shy snake). It healed and i have had him eating properly for a couple of months now... He had a random bad shed, i could not find the eyecaps (1000pieces) and i suspected they did not come off even thought it was hard to see. The conditions were identical to what they have been for months, but i gave him a him a moist moss hide for his next shed anyway. He did shed a lot better but still in pieces, found the eyecaps this time. However i still think the old ones are on there.. His eyes do not seem dry, his vision does not seem impaired, but there is a clearly visible white rim alongside the edge of both his eyes, mostly visible with flash photography. Contemplating what to do with this, rather not have him go off food again he is already smaller than he should be and the mandatory move might have caused some stress already. Measured him today at 3 foot and 11 inches, which is pretty small for a year old Burmese python... At least he hás been growing now, which is a big improvement from before.

Such a cute little guy, but really a problem child..

dave himself · 10-12-15, 05:33 AM

He really is a troubled child

, although one of the most beautiful labs I've ever seen. Let's just hope he's turned the corner for you

**Tsubaki** · 10-12-15, 11:30 AM

I surely hope so Dave, tonight i'll try to feed him. I hope he eats, if he continues eating i will try to get the caps off after digesting.

**Tsubaki** · 10-13-15, 03:57 AM

He ate without hesitation.. he'll be fine. I think he's really taking a turn for the better

dave himself · 10-13-15, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Tsubaki

He ate without hesitation.. he'll be fine. I think he's really taking a turn for the better

That's brilliant news, we'll be keeping our fingers and toes crossed for you that the little guy keeps this up

Albert Clark · 10-13-15, 06:39 AM

Congrats Tsu! He is a strikingly handsome specimen. I think he will be fine bc he has you as his keeper.

**Pareeeee** · 10-13-15, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Tsubaki

He ate without hesitation.. he'll be fine. I think he's really taking a turn for the better

That's great news! And wow is he a beautiful snake. That pattern is striking.

**Tsubaki** · 10-13-15, 07:09 AM

Thanks everyone, i love his looks so much and i spend a lot of time to find a labyrinth like this. Last labyrinth i had was a genetic nightmare and only lived 2 years, theyre a rarity around here as well. Had to travel very far for this little guy, forgot who even found him for me but it was from this forum. Im really happy he didnt let moving ruin his appetite!

He is also becoming less shy, sticks his head out when i walk by. Doubt he'll become a true giant, but that's ok.. as long as he becomes a healthy adult I'll be thrilled!

IW17 · 10-13-15, 07:14 PM

Glad to hear things are looking up. He's definitely small for his age but still looks very healthy. He is gorgeous though and I look forward to seeing his progress!

**Tsubaki** · 10-14-15, 01:30 AM

Thanks, i look forward to that too

**Tsubaki** · 10-21-15, 04:11 AM

He's eating well still, ate his first XXL rat last night

(He was on L's before)

**Tsubaki** · 11-01-15, 10:04 AM

Loki has shed, he shed in one piece but did tear it up a tiny bit (as he always does) Found both eyecaps, however the white edge is still present. His eyes are clear, doesn't seem to have any vision impairment. Not very sure anymore if there are actually caps on there, or if he just has gotten white edges alongside his eyes as he grows. Send some pictures to my vet, wonder what she has to say. Anyway, here a few quick mobile pictures of freshly shed Loki. You can see the white edges a bit.

dave himself · 11-09-15, 05:24 AM

Glad to see him doing so well for you. He really is beautiful, next to normals these have to be my favourite morph

**Tsubaki** · 11-09-15, 06:29 AM

Thanks Dave! I do hope he catches up in growth a bit, but with his current appetite im not too worried

**EL Ziggy** · 11-09-15, 11:00 PM

He's a really beautiful animal Tsubaki.