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Sonata
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 06/07/2009 : 16:08:52
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| Hi people, I got my Royals 3 days ago from a breeder my father knows. They are currently 7 month old, I own 2 royals and love them. They are my first reptile so this is new to me, but I did my research before-hand. so one of my Royals have a silver eye, it's been like this since i purchased them. I took no fret over it when i saw them since I figured it was just starting it's shedding, but it's still silver, it's skin is still has a beautiful smooth feel, and the other eye is fine. he also seem's healthy enough to try and get in my t-shirt through the arm, lol. He's also content and using his tounge while being handled. Can someone tell me what this may be i'm beginning to worry. |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
5741 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2009 : 17:01:02
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it sounds like he has a retained eye cap..
you can try two things, add a moss box or let him run through a damp towel a few times and see if it comes off with a little light pressure as he goes through the towel.. |
"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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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/07/2009 : 17:23:13
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a pic wouldn't go amiss...............
but yes it sounds like a damaged eye or retained 'spectacle' |
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Sonata
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
6 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2009 : 18:08:08
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| Apologies. I'm unable to find my cable that connects my mobile phone to the computer to upload a picture, but for due time untill i get a camera to upload a picture of his eye, can you tell me if he is in any danger, I guess that's the most thing im worried about is his health. |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/07/2009 : 18:23:33
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| How long since it last shed? - if its due soon you could wait and see if it comes off next time. If you determine it is definitely a retained cap you could (carefully) try rubbing with a damp cotton bud. |
 
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Sonata
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
6 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2009 : 19:03:11
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| I put him in a bowl of warm water with water conditioner (exo-terra) and tried the towel idea, worked like a charm. I thank you all I get very paranoid if I think my animal is in harms way. so again thank's, for all of your suggestion's and responses. |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2009 : 19:16:28
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I know its done now, but I should say that warm water should probably only feel cool to us (about 30C is fine), otherwise you may overheat it.
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/07/2009 : 19:27:56
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yay well done.
dont worry, i think we all fret over our snakes at some point or other....
I know i do |
"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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Advice for my first Royals
