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Mulv
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 03/12/2008 : 15:07:09
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Umm, nearly added a new topic but thought I'd just stick it in here.
I've been reading a lot of people reckon F10 nebulizing does the trick with RIs. If I get no response to the Baytril, has anyone tried this and can give me pointers? |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/12/2008 : 16:45:08
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| Read something the other day about helping hydration by injecting the mouse/rat with extra water, might be worth a try. |
 
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Mulv
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
530 Posts |
Posted - 03/12/2008 : 21:48:21
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| He just refused like the 3rd stewart so I can't get it into him that way. |
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baldyman666
Hatchling
United Kingdom
90 Posts |
Posted - 05/12/2008 : 15:10:12
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hi mulv... (lol and the southern posse)
after reading all this it looks like unfortunately we learn the most about snake-keeping when things the chips are down. fingers still crossed for you mate!
i only get to read/comment on posts at weekends , so will keep checkin in and seein if all is ok mulv...every weekend i cant wait to get online and see if ur troubles have been cured yet.... p.s how did anyone figure out the lucozade trick...thats awesome!
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DOB: 10 jul 08
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 05/12/2008 : 20:22:02
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quote:
Originally posted by baldyman666
.... p.s how did anyone figure out the lucozade trick...thats awesome!
saw that on another forum (the dark side) i've fortunately never had to try it myself  |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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Mulv
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
530 Posts |
Posted - 06/12/2008 : 09:37:53
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I think it's something to do with the way lucozade re-hydrates you, like elecrolyte drinks and supplements. Reptoboost pretty much turns the water into an energy drink.
Snakes on Red Bull... Wahey! |
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baldyman666
Hatchling
United Kingdom
90 Posts |
Posted - 06/12/2008 : 10:56:59
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| snakes got wings ! |
STARDUST
DOB: 10 jul 08
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Mulv
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
530 Posts |
Posted - 06/12/2008 : 12:07:23
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baldyman666
Hatchling
United Kingdom
90 Posts |
Posted - 12/12/2008 : 16:05:31
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| how is it going mulv ???? |
STARDUST
DOB: 10 jul 08
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Mulv
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
530 Posts |
Posted - 12/12/2008 : 23:12:48
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Well, still on the anti-biotics but I think he is getting there. Not eating, but I put that down to the fact I'm opening his mouth and force feeding him horrible tasting liquid every night.
Still got my fingers crossed though. |
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baldyman666
Hatchling
United Kingdom
90 Posts |
Posted - 14/12/2008 : 23:08:01
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| i remember hating cough mixture when i was a kid! i think it put me off my food to.... |
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DOB: 10 jul 08
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Mulv
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
530 Posts |
Posted - 15/12/2008 : 16:34:53
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| Just to update, I have to give Sid another 5 lots of anti-biotics, and tinned food. After that I'm gunna leave him be (except for changing the water) for like 2 weeks and just see if he'll eat after that. I would have thought he would be uber-stressed after all the force feeding. |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 15/12/2008 : 18:16:59
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hope everything goes well dude. i think your doing the right thing by leaving him alone...
but be warned it alot easier to say than do... |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 15/12/2008 : 18:19:46
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| Agreed. |
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Mulv
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
530 Posts |
Posted - 15/12/2008 : 20:04:45
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I know, the first week I had him was SO hard.
To be honest, I want him to get better so badly, if it will help I'm gunna have to do it. |
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Mulv
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
530 Posts |
Posted - 16/12/2008 : 14:11:50
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This is referring back to the 'dented eye' thing by the way BE.
Ok so I'm a bit confused now.
A while ago, when all this started, Sid's shed went really badly. So I upped the humidity, gave him regular baths and sat him in damp pillowcases etc etc. When I had got the most off (except the head) he started showing signs of what I thought was an RI.
Since then he's been on antibiotics, and the symptons showed no sign of calming down until I managed to remove the shed from his head.
Only reason I say this, is because when the nose piece came off, it came out of his 'nostrils' aswell, as if the shed might have been blocking his breathing, because now he seems back to normal almost.
Basically, he showed signs of dehydration so I upped humidity, but then he showed signs of it being too damp, but I'm starting to think that the RI symptoms were just caused by the shed blocking his breathing, anyone ever heard of this?
Sorry but thats the best way i can explain... it works out alot clearer in my head. |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 17/12/2008 : 14:37:27
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| it makes sense but no, i've not heard of it before. usually the airways are wide enough for breathing not to be compromised by a bad shed but maybe a bit of a mucous 'plug' came out with the shed and solved the problem? |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 17/12/2008 : 17:54:12
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| I've not heard of it either, sorry. |
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Mulv
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
530 Posts |
Posted - 17/12/2008 : 20:27:45
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| Nevermind, I was hoping it wasn't an RI after all but maybe it was. On with the leaving him alone for ages... It's torture and it hasn't even been a week. |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 17/12/2008 : 21:29:52
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| you muuuust reeesiiiist! |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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