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Old 01-06-13, 05:54 AM   #1
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The only thing I cannot figure out is if she is in pain. She has random muscle spasms that dont look comfortable at all. She tightens up, her jaw opens up and she kinda just vibrates for a second before she goes back to "normal". I have no clue if she feels discomfort so I am just playing it by ear so to speak. And I dont plan on trying to breed her ever again. The stress would be too much I am afraid
This description of her behavior sounds like possible seizure activity which can be brought on by the pyrethrin exposure.
Most animals that have seizures are unaware of them happening. Behavior after the seizure may include lethargy and unsteadiness.
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This description of her behavior sounds like possible seizure activity which can be brought on by the pyrethrin exposure.
Most animals that have seizures are unaware of them happening. Behavior after the seizure may include lethargy and unsteadiness.
that sounds about right.She just kinda lays there like she just worked a 12+ hour shift
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Old 01-06-13, 12:09 PM   #3
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Although I'm new to this forum, have read through this thread and watched the vid you posted. Got to say, you must be heartbroken, she looks like a gorgeous snake. Very sad to see her in the film.

Really hope she pulls through for you and that her issues can be sorted out.

Have to say I did find the IBD being related to the filovirus article very interesting!

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that sounds about right.She just kinda lays there like she just worked a 12+ hour shift
I'm not sure about snakes but do know that in other animals they are unaware during a seizure. So basically the only bad thing is the being tired following the seizure. I'm sure there must be a member here that has seen this in snakes and knows more about the outcome than I do or if in fact there are anti-epileptic drugs that have been used on reptiles.
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