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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 25/06/2009 : 21:44:35
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Originally posted by AddicksGlenn
All i can do for the time being is advise him to read this, and see what he intends to do.
He hasn't asked me to look after it, but he knows i'm here to help if the need arises.
have you got a good exotics vet close by?
will he get it treated? that could be serious if he doesnt... |
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cumbrian eejit
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AddicksGlenn
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/06/2009 : 22:07:36
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Originally posted by wolfspirit
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have you got a good exotics vet close by?
will he get it treated? that could be serious if he doesnt...
When i took my dog to the vets for his yearly injection, they gave me an address for a herp vet in sevenoaks i think. I've got it written down somewhere. That's probably the closest.
Don't know? and I know.....
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/06/2009 : 22:19:49
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Originally posted by AddicksGlenn
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Originally posted by wolfspirit
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have you got a good exotics vet close by?
will he get it treated? that could be serious if he doesnt...
When i took my dog to the vets for his yearly injection, they gave me an address for a herp vet in sevenoaks i think. I've got it written down somewhere. That's probably the closest.
Don't know? and I know.....
good luck, keep us posted;-) |
"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
now and make a brand new ending."
-- Source Unknown
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AddicksGlenn
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/06/2009 : 22:24:38
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| Will do. Fingers crossed. |
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AddicksGlenn
Yearling
United Kingdom
388 Posts |
Posted - 26/06/2009 : 17:41:35
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Snake was taken to the vets today. They have said it is a burn. They're keeping hold of it for 3-5 days for antibiotics etc.
Another warning for anyone using heat mats without a thermostat.
Thermostats might seem expensive but not as expensive as a vet bill or loss of life to our snakes.
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/06/2009 : 18:03:01
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 26/06/2009 : 19:47:15
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ok i'm wrong  |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 26/06/2009 : 20:03:34
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Originally posted by Gingerpony
ok i'm wrong
they dont look like burns GP..lol..i was thinking the same as you..  |
"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/06/2009 : 20:22:05
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| I posted the same thing on the first page, didnt look like a burn to me either |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/06/2009 : 21:01:08
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| in my defence it's easier when you see it in real life rather than a pic |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 26/06/2009 : 21:26:04
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Originally posted by Gingerpony
in my defence it's easier when you see it in real life rather than a pic
you dont need to apologise as you say from a photo it is hard... |
"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
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AddicksGlenn
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/06/2009 : 21:52:56
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Originally posted by Gingerpony
in my defence it's easier when you see it in real life rather than a pic
In fairness it was a rubbish pic too. lol.
Reckon it was 50-50 over what it was anyway.
At least it's being dealt with. 
No rights or wrongs just helpful advice. Thanks all. |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27/06/2009 : 20:54:48
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| keep us posted on how the snake is doing;-) |
"No one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from
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punumbear
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 28/06/2009 : 11:04:19
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| ok glad snakes on road to recovery .. how long has ur mate had it,???? as there seems to be alot of erms, dunnos not too sures... did he make sure everything was right b4 gettin the animal.as tht snake has obviously gotten burnt due to lack of knowledge somewhere along the way... not having a go it is just frustrating to see tht when something as simple as a stat could have been asked about /googled/double checked..and put in place to prevent such situation. |
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AddicksGlenn
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/07/2009 : 20:03:17
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Right....update on my friends royal.
Returned from the vets today after 5 days of treatment. Looking alot better and now in a viv that has a heat bulb, guard and thermostat.
Really is healing well. Has to eat fluffs for a while until the burn heals to stop the stomach stretching too much.
BUT: there was some strange advice from the vet, his snake is a late 08 female weighing roughly 225-250g. The vet reckons she is overweight and should only be being fed on fluffs (fuzzies). The vet reckons a lot of snake owners overfeed their royal pythons and this is what causes them to stop eating for long periods of time. The vet also said my friend has to bathe his snake in some water with some iodine in it every day until it heals, starting tomorrow even though they fed it today. 
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MissCat
Fully Grown Royal
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Posted - 01/07/2009 : 20:05:05
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| interesting... and confusing advice..... >.< |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2009 : 20:10:06
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Hmmm,...
maybe you should direct him here to the fasting post in general keeping..lol..
as for bathing, i am not sure that would be a good idea especially not since she has eaten even though it is only a small meal..
Matty might be a bit more clued up on this as his corn had an op..
and i am sure Ali will ...
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/07/2009 : 20:30:44
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| Advice that doesn't even make sense as Fluffs have a much higher fat content, so if the vet thought (incorrectly) that the snake was overweight, why prescribe a more fatty diet? |
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AddicksGlenn
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/07/2009 : 22:06:27
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Originally posted by Blackecho
Advice that doesn't even make sense as Fluffs have a much higher fat content, so if the vet thought (incorrectly) that the snake was overweight, why prescribe a more fatty diet?
Don't make sense to me either. If i gave Montiiee a fluff, i reckon he'd be biting my hand off within a few hours. It'd be like me surviving on a couple of biscuits a day. |
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Urgent advice needed please.
