Re: New retic- possible prolapse? Need advice
sugar will help. It is a hyper osmotic solution which helps to draw out some of the edema and swelling. You can make it very very hyper osmotic (lots of sugar, little water) and it will not hurt the snake. THIS IS A TEMPORARY SOLUTION until you can get the animal to a vet.
they will likely fix the prolapse by two longitudinal sutures on either side of the cloacal vent. YOU DO NOT WANT A PURSE-STRING SUTURE, if you can't get to a reptile vet, a small animal vet may suggest a pursestrings to help close the cloaca, but that doesn't work very well with the reptile/cloacal anatomy. You want one longitudinal suture on either side. The snake should still be able to poop normally.
Depending on the cause behind the original prolapse, that may be all you need, or you may need additional surgery.
I would take a good look at your husbandry, make sure the snake has access to a humid hide, and you may need periodic soaks until it passes whatever was causing the prolapse.
Good luck! An do please get to a vet!
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