Any ideas?

rwgsnakes · 11-01-2007, 06:26 AM

Hey everyone,

My male albino checkered garter hasnt eaten for about a week, i thought that it was due to the cooler weather so i raised his temperatures, nothing. I then picked im up and due to his albinoism he is somewhat transparent and noticed down right before his vent, inside his body, is a dark shadow... not sure what it is and im thinking it might have some thing to do with his fasting. I soaked him for about an hour yesterday with no success, so im soaking him again tonight in hopes that he passes it. Im thinking about bringing him to the vet but would rather save the cash if someone could help.

Thanks,
Justin

zooplan · 11-01-2007, 06:56 AM

as said before, a photo might help.
That dark shadow could be caused by feces.
less appetite is more caused by the lacking of daylight than by low temperature.

drache · 11-01-2007, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zooplan

as said before, a photo might help.
That dark shadow could be caused by feces.
less appetite is more caused by the lacking of daylight than by low temperature.

good point
my project this weekend is to add heat and light to some of my enclosures for animals I don't want to brumate

enigma200316 · 11-01-2007, 10:25 AM

it sounds like an impaction, I'd see a vet any way, its better safe than sorry Justin...............

LushLulu85 · 11-01-2007, 03:24 PM

my albino marcys tend to get the dark shaddow when they are due to poo and a week isnt that long to go between feeds. i wouldnt worry just yet xxx

adamanteus · 11-01-2007, 03:40 PM

I'm inclined to agree with Lulu on this. That said, it's got to be worth keeping a very close eye on it, and if things don't alter soon then visit a vet.

Cazador · 11-01-2007, 04:37 PM

Hey Justin,

You've already gotten some good advise. I'd only add that you should feel the area around the dark spot to see if it's hard/lumpy or if it's maleable. If it's hard, then go right to the vet. If not, you can probably wait a while to see if it passes. Best,

Rick

rwgsnakes · 11-06-2007, 08:24 PM

thanks guys, i just got him to eat a scented pinky so i think we might be alright..

Lori P · 11-07-2007, 06:02 AM

Good job!! Had he pooped yet?? Is the shadow still there?

11-01-2007, 06:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
rwgsnakes Juvenile snake Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 146 Country:	Any ideas? Hey everyone, My male albino checkered garter hasnt eaten for about a week, i thought that it was due to the cooler weather so i raised his temperatures, nothing. I then picked im up and due to his albinoism he is somewhat transparent and noticed down right before his vent, inside his body, is a dark shadow... not sure what it is and im thinking it might have some thing to do with his fasting. I soaked him for about an hour yesterday with no success, so im soaking him again tonight in hopes that he passes it. Im thinking about bringing him to the vet but would rather save the cash if someone could help. Thanks, Justin

11-01-2007, 06:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
zooplan "Fourth shed, A Success" Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bonn Posts: 806 Country:	Re: Any ideas? as said before, a photo might help. That dark shadow could be caused by feces. less appetite is more caused by the lacking of daylight than by low temperature. __________________ best wishes bis bald Udo www.zooplan.net Member of the EGSA

11-01-2007, 10:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
enigma200316 Basilisk (The King of all Serpents) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastern, US Posts: 1,739 Country:	Re: Any ideas? it sounds like an impaction, I'd see a vet any way, its better safe than sorry Justin............... __________________ "Can't wait for World Meeting 2009" Justin... 0.0.1 parietalis 0.1.3 similis

11-01-2007, 03:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
LushLulu85 "PM Boots For Custom Title" Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: stockport, Greater Manchester, uk Posts: 1,520 Country:	Re: Any ideas? my albino marcys tend to get the dark shaddow when they are due to poo and a week isnt that long to go between feeds. i wouldnt worry just yet xxx __________________ Lulu 1.1.16T. M. Marcianus (Albino), Sissle & Kia and the sprogs 1.1. T. S. Tetrataenia, Clyde & Bonnie

11-01-2007, 03:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
adamanteus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheshire. (Near Manchester). Posts: 6,676 Country:	Re: Any ideas? I'm inclined to agree with Lulu on this. That said, it's got to be worth keeping a very close eye on it, and if things don't alter soon then visit a vet. __________________ James.

11-01-2007, 04:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cazador Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alaska, USA Posts: 1,608 Country:	Re: Any ideas? Hey Justin, You've already gotten some good advise. I'd only add that you should feel the area around the dark spot to see if it's hard/lumpy or if it's maleable. If it's hard, then go right to the vet. If not, you can probably wait a while to see if it passes. Best, Rick

11-06-2007, 08:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
rwgsnakes Juvenile snake Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 146 Country:	Re: Any ideas? thanks guys, i just got him to eat a scented pinky so i think we might be alright..

11-07-2007, 06:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lori P The Purple Snake Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: VA Posts: 1,924 Country:	Re: Any ideas? Good job!! Had he pooped yet?? Is the shadow still there? __________________ Lori, New Hope Rescue-- rescuing equines and others www.newhoperescueva.com

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