Please Help - Page 3

steelnink · 07-07-05, 07:46 PM

So the worm has turned....
I don't think thats really necessary, lowering your head will work,lol.
I don't think your understanding what i'm trying to say but i'll just let it go.

peterm15 · 07-07-05, 08:47 PM

steellink your just doing the same thing your raggin on everyone else for.. how is that productive.. dont give yourself a bad name this early in the game.. youll never find a way out..

anyways.. im gonna skip all other threads and start over... rikki get rid of the hot rock. it will only do harm.. make sure your temps and humidity are correct and it may be a good idea to use a rubbermaid for now, just the basics.. couple hides, paper towel ect ect.. use disposable stuff and clean it daily... poly sporin will work on the wound.. apply it a few times daily.. if you give me a little bit ill find out which is the best to use.. other than that just get him to a vet.. i hope everything works out for you... and i hope you rescue this little fella.. good luck...

steelnink · 07-07-05, 09:34 PM

Early in the forum, not the game.
Constructive criticism taken, and a great reply to Rikki's thread.

sharno · 07-07-05, 10:56 PM

dont be an ******* about it, i dont care what you think but dont talk to me like im some dog. and i do understand what you are trying to say and i dont give a damn. just cuz boids made a typing error and i didnt see that cuz you know he wasnt actually recommending that he use a freaking heat rock so i said sorry for missing it. but i was not saying sorry for anything else to you and the worm has not turned.

BoidsUnlimited · 07-07-05, 11:03 PM

Whoa...I read steelnicks age and giggled!

Grow up man (sad I have to say that to a 29yr old).....its a forums.

steelnink · 07-08-05, 05:36 AM

You silly American rookies,

I was planning on letting this entire issue drop, but you 2 little jackass no-knothings just won't let it go.
First- Sharno so i'm an ******* ,am i?
Well i do have one.
Second-Boids you say to grow up?
YOU SHOULD BOTH TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR COMMENTS, THEN REALIZE I'M NOT THE ONE IN NEED OF GROWING UP.
This is indeed a forum, it should be a place where everyone can ask for advice, share their experience, dealing with all reptilian information.
Here lately is seems to be more of a group hazing, with people like you, RIDICULING OTHERS.
I offered advice to Rikki's question, as a few others did, not scorn him for making a bad decision.
Its just a shame you 2 came to the battle of wits empty handed, this could've been interesting.

BoidsUnlimited · 07-08-05, 05:46 AM

Haha......I pointed out exactly what he did wrong. If you have a problem with that then don't freaking read my post. But if you do notice after I gave him advise on how to FIX what he did wrong afterwards.

You are so ridiculous man...are you against americans....and now I'm a jackass?

I'm done with this thread, your not worth it honestly.

Later,

Don Meyer

sharno · 07-08-05, 11:25 AM

did we ever say something about you being canadian ???? and i said dont be an ******* about it cuz of your comments about "lowering your head will be fine" i mean come on i dont know what your problem is. i just pointed out that he shouldnt have bought an animal that was around dead animals i mean i didnt ridicule him or make fun of him. rikki is only 15 years old so if noone tells him then how will he know ???? you have major anger issues, you made this thing a whole big deal it would have been fine if it wasnt for you crying about us saying something about it. i didnt plan on having a battle, you made it one cuz you wont let anyone say something on a forum, you dont own this place so just drop it and dont worry about what everyone else says. you expect us to let it go and shut up when you comeback and cut down on us, yeah ok .... i hope you dont respond cuz i really dont wanna hear what comes out of your mouth next. and notice i have not told you to grow up once .....

steelnink · 07-08-05, 11:57 AM

Alright, i've taken my anger managment meds.
I have never said i have anything against Americans, that was just the title of the post.
The lowering your head comment was meant to lighten the mood, in response to Sharno's comment about bowing down to me.
The comment made by myself was directed at this entire forum, not just this thread.
You 2 [ Boids and Sharno] seem to be takeing this as a personal attack, while i will admit, call me out and i'll return the favor[ make it personal, i'll get personal].
If either of you can recall, i agreed that i felt the same about purchasing the bp in the condition its in, even buying from pet stores in general.
I've received so many private messangers concerning my post, i answered all and think everyone seemed to understand the point i was making.
The fact still remains that after the initial reply that he shouldn't have purchased the bp, some continued to rub his nose in his [obvious] stupid mistake.
I've been in this game a long time, but still don't ridicule people for making mistakes, everyone makes them.
What i've always done, is try to give helpful advice dealing with the persons questions/concerns, and to do so in a positive way.
When i see or hear others beating them down, that pisses me off.
Serpens comment is absolutely correct, we are all still learning, but it's always a better learning experience when we are teaching and not preaching.

sharno · 07-08-05, 12:30 PM

ok point taken, i understand that it was the whole forum, but it felt like it was against the people in this thread like me and boids and why did you have to point us out as americans ?? couldnt you have said silly rookies?? also again i was not the one fueling the fire again and again i was the first one. so we can say truce now ?? i really dont see the need to go on about this. thank you and have a nice day

Rikki · 07-08-05, 01:21 PM

I never said its not my fault, its no ones fault that a snake is ill but the pet store, I will not b uy from them again. The snake is doing better, he is active, and has been drinking a whole lot though not eating yet. Could you guys stop arguing and get back to topic before this one is trashed?

Edmond Y · 07-08-05, 03:06 PM

Rikki, so glad to know that the baby ball is getting better. If he still not eating, you may want to assist feeding. There are very good formula from Ball Python manual p 66 which may help. Just incase you don't have the manual handi.
1 jar pureed chicken baby food
1 jar fo Gatorade or Pedialite
1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 Tums tablet, crused( provides calcium)

Mix all ingredientswell and feed at the same rate as the a/d: one 10 ml per kg every 7-21 days, as need.
I haven't try those on any of my snake but similar formula I been try on my sick puppies and is very good.
Hope this help.
Best regard
Edmond

nita · 07-08-05, 05:43 PM

Edmond that formula would be for force feeding and unless you have a lot of experience I would not recomend you try that. To assist feed something as scrawny as the snake pictured use a mouse fuzzy and gently but firmly holding the snake directly behind the head and get the mouth open, usually just gently pressing the nose of the mouse to the snakes mouth will get him to open. Place the head of the mouse as far back in the snakes mouth, close the mouth and hopefully he will recover. From the looks of him though I wouldn't bet on it.

Serpens · 07-08-05, 06:39 PM

Rikki, I'm glad to hear that your BP is doing better. Sorry I can't be of more specific help, but like I said in one of my posts, I'm still new to all this myself. Good luck with your BP, sounds like it's coming around, and keep us posted.

Serpens

BoidsUnlimited · 07-08-05, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steelnink

Alright, i've taken my anger managment meds.
I have never said i have anything against Americans, that was just the title of the post.
The lowering your head comment was meant to lighten the mood, in response to Sharno's comment about bowing down to me.
The comment made by myself was directed at this entire forum, not just this thread.
You 2 [ Boids and Sharno] seem to be takeing this as a personal attack, while i will admit, call me out and i'll return the favor[ make it personal, i'll get personal].
If either of you can recall, i agreed that i felt the same about purchasing the bp in the condition its in, even buying from pet stores in general.
I've received so many private messangers concerning my post, i answered all and think everyone seemed to understand the point i was making.
The fact still remains that after the initial reply that he shouldn't have purchased the bp, some continued to rub his nose in his [obvious] stupid mistake.
I've been in this game a long time, but still don't ridicule people for making mistakes, everyone makes them.
What i've always done, is try to give helpful advice dealing with the persons questions/concerns, and to do so in a positive way.
When i see or hear others beating them down, that pisses me off.
Serpens comment is absolutely correct, we are all still learning, but it's always a better learning experience when we are teaching and not preaching.

Hey, Im cool if you are. I have nothing against you. Maybe your right, maybe I DID come off too strong on the kid. But I just feel even if he did make a mistake you should point them out. So next time I'll be less forward and more calm about it. I apologize if it bothered you. I'm just here to help. I have done some damn stupid things in this hobby, and I just like to help people NOT do what I have done.

Later,

Don Meyer