I got a big surprise yesterday... - Page 2

CK SandBoas · 04-20-12, 04:30 PM

He is definitely in better hands! I pray that the little guy thrives and grows under your care, Kim

Lankyrob · 04-20-12, 04:31 PM

Think of it as karma, after your little accident the other day that left you devastated lady karma has given you an opportunity to redress natures balance by bringing this guy back to perfect health

keep us up to date with how he progresses please

CDN_Blood · 04-20-12, 04:55 PM

I'm happy to help anyone who's serious, dedicated and willing to learn, so feel free to hit me-up if you have any questions you think I may be able to help with

jaleely · 04-20-12, 09:09 PM

Poor baby : ( stupid people. Gah, that snake is so much better off now.
It's probably dehydrated too. When we first eased our two emaciated ball python rescues into food, i injected some water under the skin of the food items so they got extra moisture. I did this for a while, because they were actually both impacted with urate lumps. One hardly, but did poo orange a little (sign of dehydration and harm to the kidneys) and the other i had to work out a HUGE plug of urate. I felt so bad for it! But i could tell within hours it felt better.

I sure hope there's no lasting issues with the little guy and he gains weight and recovers fast, and has no other issues. Poor thing!! : (

unknownclown · 04-21-12, 10:29 AM

Wow... some people. Gorgeous snake btw. I'm not sure if you though about it but you may want to crank the heat up for him just incase he gets ri from sitting in the cold. In my experience its best to be ahead of the game with ri.

Will0W783 · 04-23-12, 07:30 AM

Thanks guys....I will definitely hit you up Todd if I have any problems. The new little one ate Saturday evening for me!! He took a f/t mouse, and kept it down just fine. I have been watching for signs of an RI, and so far so good. I have the heat set to 90 hot spot, and it's a 10-gallon tank so it should not be getting much below that on the other end. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that his recovery is swift.

BTW, Rob I think I am going to name him/her Karma. It kind of works for either gender, right? And it's a fitting name I think, given the circumstances of the little one's arrival.

CDN_Blood · 04-23-12, 07:32 AM

Bloods don't care much for high heat and prefer low-mid 80s

Will0W783 · 04-23-12, 07:34 AM

I thought I would keep it hot to prevent an RI, since he/she was sitting out in the cold, but I can drop it if you think that would be better. I noticed the snake has been sitting on the cooler end almost constantly, but is cold to the touch.

CDN_Blood · 04-23-12, 07:39 AM

I'd probably take it to about 84, but that's just me. It's okay if they're cool unless they've had a big meal. You'll notice that it'll really kinda shuts down between meals, almost always wanting cool temperatures and staying very quiet. It'll go to the warmth when it's eaten.

Will0W783 · 04-23-12, 07:40 AM

Ok, thanks Todd!

I'll drop the temps down right away. I've honestly never had a snake that went through what this poor fellow has, and just want to make sure I'm doing all I can to help him/her get better.

CDN_Blood · 04-23-12, 07:45 AM

Yer doin' fine, just keep an eye on 'm

jaleely · 04-23-12, 01:01 PM

keep us updated! poor lil thing. i really don't understand people sometimes, the only thing positive i have to say about them is they actually gave him up before they killed him with their poor care.

Will0W783 · 04-24-12, 11:57 AM

Karma is looking good- he's alert and cruising around his quarantine tank, checking things out. Whenever I come in the room, he pops his head up and slithers over to the glass and watches me. It's so cute!!

He looks a bit full near the back end- I am hoping that he isn't constipated or backed up with fecal stones from being so dehydrated.

jaleely · 04-24-12, 04:10 PM

Feel around a bit...unfortunately i bet he is. Gentle smooshing and you can pop those right out. Just work it very softly like you're going to squeeze a toothpaste tube lol
I've done it with a healthy snake, that was dehydrated from being at the reptile show (rolls eyes) and with my rescue snakes.
I actually think it's surprisingly easy for them to form urate balls that can block their normal bowel movements.
The one snake, Ribs, was able to pass urates...but when i realized that ball was still there, and worked it out of him...i noticed a LOT more coming out! lol

dshin963 · 04-24-12, 04:32 PM

The other thing with bloods are that they do not usually poop as often as other snakes... It isnt uncommon for my blood to go 1 month without pooping... that being said when they do poop its a lot... :S