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Originally Posted by RandyRhoads
Maybe a miracle happened and someone did save a rat snake hit by a car. But after total evisceration and no mention of antibiotics I'm pretty skeptical of it actually living even if it appeared better.
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Not a miracle at all. Most snakes "trauma stress" is very high and, I've nursed many snakes in worse off shape than the one posted above plenty of times.
In fact, the one Black Rat I mentioned lived on our property for years to come afterward. Saw him every season.
Only thing used on any of these snakes was neo.
Now, that doesn't mean that the person caring for this animal had the experience necessary to nurse this one back to health. Obviously he didn't...and that's OK.
At least, they asked questions and whatnot but, for next time....you should get right to work on the animal and use your best judgment.
And of course, take note of his actual condition. Does he tongue flick, does he move normally, etc?....if all that is in check (despite what the wounds look like) they will do just fine under the right conditions.
Cheers,
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