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06-03-03, 11:59 AM
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Who has and who has not(vet)
I recently purchased a captive bread ball python at my local petshop,he was in a cage with over 20 of his sibblings.My question is,should I take him to the vet for a check up on parrisites and stuff?At my vet it says it will cost atleat 35.00,is this a good price?HOw many of you have taken yours to the vet?SHould I take mine??? 
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06-03-03, 12:09 PM
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$35.00 for a stool sample check is a good price. It's $50.00 where I am.
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06-03-03, 12:16 PM
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She said atleast 35.00.do you think I should have him checked up?Im a kid and it will take a little while to get that money!!!
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06-03-03, 12:19 PM
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I would. Just because my friend just bought a ball and it DID have parasites. It's safer to get your ball checked. And maybe you can ask your parents for the money.
Jenn
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06-03-03, 12:21 PM
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my mom doesnt like the snake at all,she said from the begging that it is my snake and if I get I will have to pay for everything he needs and I aggreed.Ill have the money in no time(thanks to my dad and granmaw,they like the snake)...
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06-03-03, 09:42 PM
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Lol parents can be punks aske her about a animal she alwyas wanted as a kid and that will do the trick belive me. Then if she saids some mean thing likethere nasty or something play the race card if you know what i mean.
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06-03-03, 10:16 PM
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Well... ball pythons usually have around 6-8 eggs on average, a very large clutch would be 14... all those snakies in her cage are not her siblings  What you most likely have is a captive hatched ball python (typically these are what pet stores carry, and this is the right time of year for all the captive hatched babies to begin their appearances ) I would definitely recommend bringing a fecal sample into your vet to get checked out, and treated for any subsequent findings. As for prices, it varies from vet to vet. The vet I go to is 10 times as expensive as the herp vet by my place charges, but ya can't put a price on your animals health
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06-03-03, 10:52 PM
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How can I get a sample if she isnt eating??
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06-04-03, 06:13 AM
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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You just have to be patient, your sample will eventually come out, trust me. 
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06-04-03, 06:43 AM
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You can either wait for it to give you a sample, or the vet can get a sample out of the snake when you are there. I am not sure if its better to wait for the snake to give you one on its own or not though. Anyone? I would assume its better to wait for the snake to do it on its own.
Marisa
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06-04-03, 08:47 AM
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I would definitely wait for the snake to produce a sample on it's own unless something seemed wrong and speedy testing was a priority. It's good to get a stool test done on any snake from a pet store but it's not a huge rush either if the snake is doing well.
As for the price, it will vary from vet to vet. Call around and ask. 35$ alone for a stool test is a bit steep in my opinion but I guess the area you live in will affect this. Some vets will also insist on a general checkup when testing for the first time.
The general checkup isn't as necessary as the stool test if you are an attentive keeper.
Pixie
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06-04-03, 03:35 PM
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Soak the snake in luke warm water and rub his belly, that should help him to go a little faster.
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06-06-03, 09:01 PM
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Location: IL
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how are you going to start a biz and give the animals proper care if you cant even come up with $35!! your nuts.
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06-07-03, 02:53 AM
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i have $30 dollars...infact i have hundreds for my buisness
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06-07-03, 03:19 AM
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She said atleast 35.00.do you think I should have him checked up?Im a kid and it will take a little while to get that money!!!
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i have $30 dollars...infact i have hundreds for my buisness
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Care to explain this GIANT contradiction? 'Cause I'm hella interested.
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