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12-14-03, 11:10 PM
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King problem...:(
When I pick him up he's like a limp noodle, but he starts to tremble like he can't support the weight of his own body. So I have to support two parts of his body or it feels like his damn spine is going to snap. I don't know if this is normal...I've never encountered this before. I don't know if it's just old age (apparently he's like 13 years old), I honestly don't know. For now I'm just really careful how I pick him up, I don't want to pull anything.
Any ideas?
Jenn
Edit: Also, he's ALWAYS done this in the three months I've had him. But he was at PCPC for a while, so I don't know if anything went on there.
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12-14-03, 11:12 PM
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No good ones. Sorry to hear. Mark I.
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12-14-03, 11:14 PM
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I'd say this is one for a Vet, if you have a good one near you.
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12-14-03, 11:16 PM
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*pouts* That's my problem, the closest herp vet is 3 hours away. I've contact every vet in this city about herp related issues and I always end up knowing more...
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12-15-03, 12:02 AM
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oh no 
Get him to a vet when you can! Poor soul.
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12-15-03, 12:28 AM
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Seek a vet. But, im our experience, that sounds like a weak snake. Not sick weak but rather a snake with more fat than muscle. I've seen some breeder snakes never been exercised and just fed f/t, so no muscle action with constriction even. Sounds exatly like what you've got. Could also be due to his age. I really wouldn't really too much. Just feed him well and give him a chance to come out and exercise. BUT, since I can't see your snake in person, I still recommend a vet. Keep us posted.
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12-15-03, 12:41 AM
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Vanan, come visit so you can take a look! lol
And honestly, he IS quite fat lol So I have been exercising him, maybe he was overfed by his previous owner.
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12-15-03, 01:35 AM
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I'll have to agree with Vanans points as I've seen this same condition only in an older snake that was kept as a breeder since birth. Even with increased handling etc. the condition seemed to worsen with age. The muscles were never strong to begin with & weakened more with the aging process. Kind of sad actually. Mark
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12-15-03, 10:58 AM
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gonesnakee and Vanan: So I guess my best option is to handle the old fella with care. I know he's at like 10-15 years old...
Poor old man
Jenn
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12-15-03, 04:58 PM
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Pretty much & as long as he appears to have an acceptable quality of life, life goes on. Don't matter what ya are, getting old sucks. Mark
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