Rescue of a 7' Boa

[exwizard]

Thank you. My aim all along was to help her get this snake healthy and to make sure she remains so.

[lumpbump]

Nice snake.

[exwizard]

Ok since this snake's story was touched on in another thread and since the person who rescued her is now a member here, I thought I'd like for her to tell it in her own words just what happened to this snake before she rescued her and what's happened since.

[Wildside]

So sad someone would treat such a gorgeous animal like that. She looks awesome now!

[rmfsnakes32]

Thank you all for your concern. As exwizard stated she came from horrible conditions and was not treated well. As of today she had to go back to the vet 3 weeks go the RI had not completely cleared up she will be done with shots within a week I'm praying this is the last of the illness she will have to deal with! She has been thru so much in the 3 1/2 years before I got her. The day she came into my care was the best thing that had happened to her! She was in a small rubbermaid tote with a few holes in it when I pulled the lid off I wanted to puke and cry her tub had at least an inch thick full of feces and sheds caked together, she had no heat no watee was very dehydrated and blowing bubbles out of her nose they told me she was hissing so they stopped paying attention to her. Indeed she was hissing some most of it was due to the RI and being able to hear her breathe. When I got her home I had to give her a bath she smelled a looked awful she went from a tiny tote to a 55 ga tank ( only temporary housing) she had cage aggression issues due to the only human contact she got was when they opened the tote and threw a bunny in every other month or so. To be honest I am surprised she lasted all that time in there! I hate reading about animal cruelty cases but this took the cake nobody ever talks about cruelty on reptiles just cats and dogs! I still get angry when I think about it! She is now healthy looking I can't hear her breathing no more snot in her mouth she still has not ate but hasn't lost any weight so vet is not concerned. She has made great strides in 2 mo she no longer shows signs of cage agression I can reach in and pick her up with ease she doesn't strike at the tank when people walk buy she just lays there and watches you she is very active and alert when out. I am very happy to have her and hope I have many more years to enjoy her I habe no intention of ever rehoming her she is part of our family. A big thank you to exwizard who has helped out by taking her in for a short time untill I find a permanent house! Once again thank you to all who have rescued a reptile ( or any pet )!

[lumpbump]

Good work you two. A buddy of mine took in a sick boa that someone he knows was totally neglecting. It looked very sick. That was the first time I've scene a sick boa constrictor as a result from just human neglect. I was shocked to see it since my collection has everything they need. This snake was just sitting there in a 5sick gallon plastic bucket with holes drilled into the top. Was barely breathing and in the hour I observed this sick snake did not once flick his tongue. Looked like it had not eaten in months. I told my buddy I didn't think it would live but he gave it a try. He gave him some baytril shots and I think he got it feeding a few weeks ago... gonna find out now. He lives 70 miles from me and I didn't check on the boa the last time I brought him some rats.
I like boas

[rmfsnakes32]

I love boas too! My favorite part of them is their powerfull head absolutely beautiful