Miriam vent-- normal? - Page 2

Lori P · 01-24-2008, 04:51 PM

"Well done", I'm not so sure... seems all of this could have been prevented if I had just had her in for a fecal test months ago when I became concerned that she was so small. Seems all of her problems are because I didn't catch the signs early enough.

adamanteus · 01-24-2008, 04:54 PM

Nonsense. You're doing great.

Sid · 01-24-2008, 05:07 PM

Don't beat yourself up, Lori. You're providing well for her. Things like this will happen eventually to most of us. Glad all is well.

Lori P · 01-24-2008, 05:17 PM

Well, I'm learning, at least. It's just a shame it's at Miriam's expense!!!

I'm taking Curious and Reed in tomorrow, too, for fecals and for general check-ups.

EdgyExoticReptiles · 01-24-2008, 06:25 PM

im glad there being well cared for,

, so how much about do vet costs cost? does it cost more for every animal you bring in?

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Originally Posted by Lori P

Well, I'm learning, at least. It's just a shame it's at Miriam's expense!!!

I'm taking Curious and Reed in tomorrow, too, for fecals and for general check-ups.

Stefan-A · 01-24-2008, 06:56 PM

That's great news, Lori.

Well done.

anji1971 · 01-24-2008, 07:19 PM

My goodness, that snake is putting you through the wringer!!
Glad this latest problem is getting worked out, hope everything goes well at the vet's. You've really done a good job caring for her, Lori. I hope I can do as well if the need ever arises!

drache · 01-25-2008, 06:58 AM

wow - what a rock
I'm glad you got that out - great job
and you know - the vet may not have caught it in the early stages either

Reed
vet costs can vary widely
I had one vet who would charge $80 per animal, and one who would look at seven for $65 - and the second one was the much better vet

Lori P · 01-25-2008, 09:04 AM

Reed, I'm very lucky in that my vet gives me great discounts because I'm a rescue. He never charges me office or exam fees. And to tell you the truth, I have no idea how much he's charging for fecals and to treat them... I just pay on the bill monthly, lol, and choose not to look too closely!!

GarterGuy · 01-25-2008, 09:54 AM

Good to hear that you've got her opened up now. I've honestly never seen anything like that in my snakes before, wonder if maybe it's a side affect of the meds.? I know some can have all kinds of differing affects, maybe it was a cause of the dehydration that could have led to this? Guess there's a lot of unanswered questions here.....be interesting to hear what your vet has to say about it all.

01-24-2008, 04:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lori P The Purple Snake Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: VA Posts: 1,924 Country:	Re: Miriam vent-- normal? "Well done", I'm not so sure... seems all of this could have been prevented if I had just had her in for a fecal test months ago when I became concerned that she was so small. Seems all of her problems are because I didn't catch the signs early enough. __________________ Lori, New Hope Rescue-- rescuing equines and others www.newhoperescueva.com

01-24-2008, 04:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
adamanteus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheshire. (Near Manchester). Posts: 6,681 Country:	Re: Miriam vent-- normal? Nonsense. You're doing great. __________________ James.

01-24-2008, 05:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
Sid Thamnophis Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,359 Country:	Re: Miriam vent-- normal? Don't beat yourself up, Lori. You're providing well for her. Things like this will happen eventually to most of us. Glad all is well. __________________ Sid 7.6T. s sirtalis- Eastern Garter 1.0 T. s concinnus- Oregon Red-spotted 1.1 T. e vagrans- Wandering Garter

01-24-2008, 05:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
Lori P The Purple Snake Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: VA Posts: 1,924 Country:	Re: Miriam vent-- normal? Well, I'm learning, at least. It's just a shame it's at Miriam's expense!!! I'm taking Curious and Reed in tomorrow, too, for fecals and for general check-ups. __________________ Lori, New Hope Rescue-- rescuing equines and others www.newhoperescueva.com

01-24-2008, 06:56 PM	#16 (permalink)
Stefan-A The Prince of Insufficient Light. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Finland Posts: 4,145 Country:	Re: Miriam vent-- normal? That's great news, Lori. Well done. __________________ Natura non contristatur

01-24-2008, 07:19 PM	#17 (permalink)
anji1971 Finder of unique Garters Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Windsor, Ontario Posts: 1,702 Country:	Re: Miriam vent-- normal? My goodness, that snake is putting you through the wringer!! Glad this latest problem is getting worked out, hope everything goes well at the vet's. You've really done a good job caring for her, Lori. I hope I can do as well if the need ever arises! __________________ Anji

01-25-2008, 06:58 AM	#18 (permalink)
drache Ophiuchus rhea Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 3,425 Country:	Re: Miriam vent-- normal? wow - what a rock I'm glad you got that out - great job and you know - the vet may not have caught it in the early stages either Reed vet costs can vary widely I had one vet who would charge $80 per animal, and one who would look at seven for $65 - and the second one was the much better vet __________________ rhea "Life is just one damn thing after another" - Mark Twain this place is one damn beautiful snake after another - me

01-25-2008, 09:04 AM	#19 (permalink)
Lori P The Purple Snake Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: VA Posts: 1,924 Country:	Re: Miriam vent-- normal? Reed, I'm very lucky in that my vet gives me great discounts because I'm a rescue. He never charges me office or exam fees. And to tell you the truth, I have no idea how much he's charging for fecals and to treat them... I just pay on the bill monthly, lol, and choose not to look too closely!! __________________ Lori, New Hope Rescue-- rescuing equines and others www.newhoperescueva.com

01-25-2008, 09:54 AM	#20 (permalink)
GarterGuy Brother Snake Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 1,355 Country:	Re: Miriam vent-- normal? Good to hear that you've got her opened up now. I've honestly never seen anything like that in my snakes before, wonder if maybe it's a side affect of the meds.? I know some can have all kinds of differing affects, maybe it was a cause of the dehydration that could have led to this? Guess there's a lot of unanswered questions here.....be interesting to hear what your vet has to say about it all. __________________ *Roy* 1.1 T.s.pickeringi 0.1 T.s.concinnus 0.0.2 T.s.pallidulus

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