Egg binding. Any sort of DIY advice?

[Dehlida]

The funny part is, all the reptiles that die in my care are used as feeders, and nothing is wasted. Animals who die because they are SICK are not fed out to anything, however a snake I have had for a long time who is visibally healthy I see no reason to not use it fully in it's death as a food source, so you can take that crap elsewhere.

As for cruelty, why is it that when faced with a serious medical condition that any other owner can make the decision to put their pet down, however if I make that decision, I'm cruel and should be reported? Accidents happen, illness happens, sometimes the cards simply don't play out. Saying I should be reported because I choose to humanely put down my pet rather than pay hundreds in vet bills is both ludicrous and stupid.

[TeaNinja]

Originally Posted by Dehlida

The funny part is, all the reptiles that die in my care are used as feeders, and nothing is wasted. Animals who die because they are SICK are not fed out to anything, however a snake I have had for a long time who is visibally healthy I see no reason to not use it fully in it's death as a food source, so you can take that crap elsewhere.

As for cruelty, why is it that when faced with a serious medical condition that any other owner can make the decision to put their pet down, however if I make that decision, I'm cruel and should be reported? Accidents happen, illness happens, sometimes the cards simply don't play out. Saying I should be reported because I choose to humanely put down my pet rather than pay hundreds in vet bills is both ludicrous and stupid.

you appear to be missing my point. if an owner of a pet chooses to put down an animal instead of seeking vet care there is not a thing we can say or do unless you're being cruel to the animal. if you claim to run a BUSINESS revolving around your animals, i feel you are obligated to keep them all in fair health and seek vet care when needed. as i said, do we see pet stores just killing their animals? no. sometimes we see animals dieing at crappy reptile stores, but they get shut down for that, as you should if you continue to put down animals that should be seen by a vet in your "business"

and another thing...... a "business" using their animals as feeders? lol.

[Dehlida]

Originally Posted by TeaNinja

you appear to be missing my point. if an owner of a pet chooses to put down an animal instead of seeking vet care there is not a thing we can say or do unless you're being cruel to the animal. if you claim to run a BUSINESS revolving around your animals, i feel you are obligated to keep them all in fair health and seek vet care when needed. as i said, do we see pet stores just killing their animals? no. sometimes we see animals dieing at crappy reptile stores, but they get shut down for that, as you should if you continue to put down animals that should be seen by a vet in your "business"

and another thing...... a "business" using their animals as feeders? lol.

Snakes and Lizards do eat other snakes, why would I waste anything that would happen naturally? This boggles my mind. White rats are a far more unatural food source.

I actually spoke with a friend of mine who is a liscensed vet and very accomplished for over 20 years, and had her take a look at it. The consensus was the safest way was surgery, however the problem is likely to arise again every year around this time, especially given the fact she wasn't eating extra, and wasn't cooled. She was kept in a very expensive caging system at one of my best friends houses in optimal care (she was being used in a display at the time). - The advice was that the best option if this isn't easily remedied both for myself on my budget, and the SNAKES BEST INTEREST, would be to put down the snake.

[Jay]

Originally Posted by TeaNinja

a "business" using their animals as feeders? lol.

Your methods of running your so called business are unbelievable. I understand the attempt you're making, you wont get far with your methods.
I'm sure you have healthy snakes as well, but when one gets injured or ill what happens to the snake. The difference between you and a REAL breeder is a long list. (Be creative)

[Lankyrob]

Originally Posted by Dehlida

The funny part is, all the reptiles that die in my care are used as feeders, and nothing is wasted. Animals who die because they are SICK are not fed out to anything, however a snake I have had for a long time who is visibally healthy I see no reason to not use it fully in it's death as a food source, so you can take that crap elsewhere.

As for cruelty, why is it that when faced with a serious medical condition that any other owner can make the decision to put their pet down, however if I make that decision, I'm cruel and should be reported? Accidents happen, illness happens, sometimes the cards simply don't play out. Saying I should be reported because I choose to humanely put down my pet rather than pay hundreds in vet bills is both ludicrous and stupid.

The difference is a pet owner will make a joint decision with a VET that an animal is not viable before making the decision to euthanize. YOu are choosing to KILL an animall just cos it might cost you some money to treat it.