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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 17/06/2011 : 14:49:03
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Well little baby boa, newly named "Dopey" is back from his operation, hopefully he'll recover okay from it.
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Posted - 17/06/2011 : 15:02:33
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Aww, bless and best wishes for a full recovery! He'll manage fine - amazing how they adapt. What was wrong with the eye, by the way?
I bet you're relieved to have him home again. |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17/06/2011 : 15:06:54
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| Apparently he didn't grow a spectacle (kind of like a snake eyelid) so his "real" eye was constantly exposed over time it's a strong possibility it could rupture and that would be potentially lethal, according to the vets. So better to remove it now |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17/06/2011 : 15:09:06
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Just had a ring from the vets apparently they forgot to give me some Baytril for the guy.
Anyone know anything about Baytril, what does it do? |
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Posted - 17/06/2011 : 15:25:30
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It's an antibiotic - it will be given just as a precaution against any post-operative infection. I think you may have to put it in his drinking water? I know it can be injected but they'd have shown you how to do this if it was required.
Sorry to hear about the eye - at least that's dealt with now. All the best with him! |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 17/06/2011 : 15:26:21
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| It'll be administered directly into his mouth with a syringe apparently, can't be too hard haha. |
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Posted - 17/06/2011 : 15:44:34
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Ah - no different to an assist really, and at least snakes close their mouths really tightly, not like kittens or puppies, so once the gunk's in, it's in. |
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reptilemadd
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
969 Posts |
Posted - 17/06/2011 : 19:31:25
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| Good luck Kelf I'm sure he'll be fine he's in good hands |
1.0.0 beardie "magic"
1.1.0 100% Het Clown "Cerberus" and "Artemis"
0.1.0 Poss Calico "Ariadne"
1.0.0 Lesser " Kronos"
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Jayde
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17/06/2011 : 19:31:29
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| Are you not worried about the length of the stitch on the left? It looks too long. I've never bought any pet home from the vet with stitches that size... :S !! |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 17/06/2011 : 19:35:48
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| Well the photo is zoomed in he's kind of tiny and the stitch isnt that big, I did notice it but im guessing its to assure it doesnt come loose. |
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Jayde
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17/06/2011 : 20:11:17
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Ahh if it's zoomed in then the true length is probably shorter, just looked shockingly long in the photo but then again I'm a stickler for worrying!! Just wouldn't want it to tug or snag on anything or to dig when he coils. Glad the vets contacted you about the mishap with the antibiotics, it's always a nice feeling when you know the people you entrust your little loved ones with do their job well!!
Hope you find the little guy a lovely home, he deserves it. :)
(I have mentioned this little guy to the o/h, who very insistently said no not likely this whole putting his foot down over how soon I can have another snake business  ) |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 17/06/2011 : 22:34:33
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| Thats okay i'm keeping this fella myself |
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STICKS
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18/06/2011 : 01:13:48
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| Hi there hope he gets on ok well done. |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 18/06/2011 : 09:08:10
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Just given him his first dose of Baytril :)
He didn't spill much but took him a while to get it all down. |
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reptilemadd
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18/06/2011 : 12:00:10
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| Can't even imagine the stress your under at the moment but in my opinion (not worth much I know lol) you should be very proud since your working being a pet owner a nanny and now a nurse all the best mate and keep up the good work |
1.0.0 beardie "magic"
1.1.0 100% Het Clown "Cerberus" and "Artemis"
0.1.0 Poss Calico "Ariadne"
1.0.0 Lesser " Kronos"
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18/06/2011 : 13:31:13
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| Aopparently anubis my mojave doesn't agree i'm under enough stress and escaped again today, same place as last tiem, crowbar out again, door destroyed again |
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Posted - 18/06/2011 : 13:36:20
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OMG! Is he back now or are you still searching??
Fingers crossed, whatever.
It looks messy, but in his case I'd be tempted to tape his doors either end with a length of gaffer tape. You know, I really dislike the traditional viv sliding doors - so much can go wrong.
All the best - that's the last thing you need to happen, under the circs. |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18/06/2011 : 13:44:27
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| Back now yes but took ages to get him out and about 7 tags |
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Posted - 18/06/2011 : 13:55:08
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Bloody hell - he sounds more like a 'Pit' than my Ziska - she escaped yesterday but just let me pick her up.
Glad you've got him back, the little horror.
you know, I'm having a think about viv doors ... something along the lines of a good quality adhesive cuphook thingy on the glass, attachable by a bit of cord or similar to a hook which can be turned to ensure absolute security of fastening ...it might cut down the mobility of doors by an inch or so, and might not look too elegant, but it might work. I hate those locks, they slip, and the little wedges are good, but cats can bat on the glass and knock the wedge out. Luckily Saffy's in a viv with very heavy doors at present, or she, like Anubis, would have been out ...during her recent 'romantic' period, she worked and worked away at the viv doors; if they'd been the usual easily sliding doors she'd have been off! |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18/06/2011 : 14:06:11
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| I just need to stop forgetting to turn the bloody key :P |
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Posted - 18/06/2011 : 14:20:40
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Ah. Well, that would help!
How's Dopey today? |
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Back from the vets, again
