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bengy_s
Yearling
United Kingdom
252 Posts |
 Posted - 15/11/2009 : 21:01:51
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Hey people
Chester's IBD test results should be in tomorrow (possibly Tuesday). Those who have seen the other threads will know what is going on those who don't here is the link:
http://www.theroyalpython.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3126
Fingers crossed. Wish us luck! |
 R.I.P Chester |
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2016 Posts |
Posted - 15/11/2009 : 21:10:42
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| Good luck Ben! |
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ookami
Yearling
United Kingdom
122 Posts |
Posted - 15/11/2009 : 21:21:13
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| wiil keep my fingers crossed xxx |
0.0.1 royal python 09
0.0.1 sunglow corn snake
0.2.0 kids 09 & 00
1.1.0 bearded pygmy chameleons
2 GALS
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HannahB
Yearling
United Kingdom
300 Posts |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 16/11/2009 : 06:46:05
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Good luck mate... |
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MissCat
Fully Grown Royal
1971 Posts |
Posted - 16/11/2009 : 08:23:05
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| Good luck :) |
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chris100575
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
743 Posts |
Posted - 16/11/2009 : 08:56:21
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| Good luck, really hope it turns out to be something treatable. |
0.1.0 Royal Python - Princess
0.1.0 BCI - Feather |
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bengy_s
Yearling
United Kingdom
252 Posts |
Posted - 16/11/2009 : 19:39:31
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| Thanks everyone. The results were not back today. Apparently they will be in tomorrow or Wednesday at the very latest. |
R.I.P Chester |
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AddicksGlenn
Yearling
United Kingdom
388 Posts |
Posted - 16/11/2009 : 19:48:06
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| Good luck m8, everything crossed |
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2597 Posts |
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Royalbob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
1115 Posts |
Posted - 17/11/2009 : 22:51:01
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| just read post, best of luck. |
1.0 Enchi butter
1.0 Enchi X Pastel
1.0 Fire het clown
1.0 Bumblebee
1.0 pinstripe
0.1 Enchi Fire
0.1 Pastel calico
0.1 Yellow belly Pinstripe
0.1 Lemon pastel poss het clown
0.1 Het clown
0.1 Yellow belly
0.1 Green Mojave
0.1 HC Albino
0.2 Normals
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boze
Yearling
United Kingdom
408 Posts |
Posted - 18/11/2009 : 15:53:51
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Hey man, any results today? Hoping for the best for you and Chester :-)
D |
0.1.0. Royal (Salmissra)
0.0.1. Western Hognose (Spiderman)
quote:
Originally posted by ruxpin64
I'm so happy I may lay on my back and pee in the air like a baby!
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 18/11/2009 : 16:39:13
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Yes, waiting impatiently here, everything crossed  |
 
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bengy_s
Yearling
United Kingdom
252 Posts |
Posted - 18/11/2009 : 21:31:29
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| Hi people. Sorry for not letting you know sooner. I phoned them and the results would have come in this afternoon but Polly was unavailable. I have a telephone appointment with Polly tomorrow which I booked with her receptionist. If she requires Chester to come in then have a chance to tomorrow also. Basically tomorrow is D day! |
R.I.P Chester |
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bengy_s
Yearling
United Kingdom
252 Posts |
Posted - 18/11/2009 : 21:32:16
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| Thanks for your continuing support, it is very soothing knowing other people care for the little guy too! |
R.I.P Chester |
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Lathers
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
15 Posts |
Posted - 18/11/2009 : 22:49:32
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| How could we not care for the little guy would hate to have that disease hopefully it will just be a scare. |
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yardy
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
43 Posts |
Posted - 19/11/2009 : 13:17:27
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| Best wishes to both of you-think some good luck is well deserved. |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 19/11/2009 : 17:35:48
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| Any new Ben? |
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bengy_s
Yearling
United Kingdom
252 Posts |
Posted - 19/11/2009 : 18:42:30
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| Hi all. As blackecho (piers) said early on, IBD is notoriously difficult to diagnose in a live snake. The only way to be certain is a most mortem liver biopsy. Therefore as you may have guessed the hopefull swabs and bloods came back negative for IBD and more importantly negative for anything else. This further confirmed in the vet's mind it is IBD. I have the difficult choice of two options to make- 1. Put chester through a live liver biopsy. This is a further £200 on the £85 i have already paid the vets, plus ibd shown he will need put to sleep and crimation. However, as forementioned, there is still no guarantee of diagnosing it (not sure why) unless its done post mortem. Reptiles are also not great with anaesthetic and he'll have a incision. He is also physically weaker. Option 2- put chester to sleep and do a post mortem to confirm IBD. To put him to sleep, crimate him and carry out post mortem is £240. Or i can just put him to sleep and crimate him based on the vets' expertice. What to do!? Well the cost is obviously high with any option, however as he was sold to me with this disease it is my legal right to have a full refund of the snake and any financal losses as a result of the ''fault'' in the ''goods'' under the sales of goods act. I have an appointment with polly next week. By which time i need to make a decision. Any advice much appreciated. Feel so upset :-( |
R.I.P Chester |
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Lathers
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
15 Posts |
Posted - 19/11/2009 : 18:55:30
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| Gutted for you mate, but from a slightly coldpoint of view it would be easier to 'get your money back' if the post mortem is undertaken I would think, it would be difficult for the shop to argue with a set of results unless the vet will write you a cert. Sorry to hear |
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bengy_s
Yearling
United Kingdom
252 Posts |
Posted - 19/11/2009 : 19:35:57
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| thanks lathers. I know what u mean. its always difficult cuz your trying to think of whats best for the snake amongst the external factors influencing the options. I think my gut is telling me to put him to sleep so he isn't suffering anymore and then get a post mortem so, although it won't bring chester back, at least i have done the right thin by him and won't lose out financially too. Do you think its a good idea to put to the shop owner? I.e. if he's happy to refund current vet bill and snake and cost of putting him to sleep without going to expense which he will ultimately have to pay if its confirmed? If i wanted to be out for all i can get i am actually entitled to refund on all my viv and equipment because to ''kill off'' the virus alltogether im to burn all of the equipment as the virus can stay on the surfaces for ages. so if i got another python i should rebuy everything. Or you think using the vikon disinfectant is sufficient? apparently is does kill the disease and i did wash it all when chester was at vets. |
R.I.P Chester |
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