Bloating - Page 2

radiant · 11-13-2007, 02:31 PM

THIS IS SERIOUS!!!
Now the snake is still alive but almost its whole body is stiff and its mouth is slightly open?
Someone PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????

drache · 11-13-2007, 02:38 PM

I don't suppose you have taken the snake to a vet yet
at this point you need an emergency vet visit post haste and it may be too late

Cazador · 11-13-2007, 02:41 PM

Tucker,

Assuming we're, in fact, talking about bloating (sorry, but I can't see or feel the snake), then that's almost certainly caused by an advanced respiratory infection. If there's any help for the snake at this point, it will require antibiotic treatment from a vet. I wish I had better news and that it were treatable from home, but it sounds like it isn't. If you haven't already done so, quarantine the snake, and wash your hands thoroughly every time you handle it and its furnishings.

Rick

radiant · 11-13-2007, 02:49 PM

Now i put it under a heat lamp and most of its body has become unstiff but its head was slightly turned upside down and its mouth was open a little bit more but it seems like its getting better could it have been doing some kind of hibernation?

radiant · 11-13-2007, 02:53 PM

Now the snakes body is mostly unstiff and its becoming more active after i put it under a heat lamp.Could it have been doing some kind of hibernation?

Cazador · 11-13-2007, 02:55 PM

Tucker,

I'm sorry to say, but this is an emotional roller-coaster. The heat may provide temporary relief, but if the snake is at the point of gaping its mouth and bloating, it has an advanced illness. I'm not trying to rain on your parade, but I think you should know what you're dealing with. I'm afraid that the snake will die without help, but posting a picture always helps us to understand the condition and provide more reliable advise.

Rick

adamanteus · 11-13-2007, 03:50 PM

Sorry Tucker, your photo hasn't appeared. I honestly think you need a vet fast. There's no real help you can get from the forum quickly enough.

Cazador · 11-13-2007, 04:22 PM

Tucker,

Here's a link to help you with Posting Pictures.

Rick

adamanteus · 11-13-2007, 04:24 PM

And another, with step by step instructions;
Guide to posting pictures.

radiant · 11-13-2007, 09:33 PM

??THIS IS THE SNAKE 7 HOURS AGO

for some reason it got alot better and its more active its mouth is shut and its head isnt twisted so its okay now but still dont know what happened??

11-13-2007, 02:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
radiant Hi, I'm New Here! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6 Country:	Re: Bloating THIS IS SERIOUS!!! Now the snake is still alive but almost its whole body is stiff and its mouth is slightly open? Someone PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????

11-13-2007, 02:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
drache Ophiuchus rhea Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 3,992 Country:	Re: Bloating I don't suppose you have taken the snake to a vet yet at this point you need an emergency vet visit post haste and it may be too late __________________ rhea

11-13-2007, 02:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
Cazador Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alaska, USA Posts: 1,608 Country:	Re: Bloating Tucker, Assuming we're, in fact, talking about bloating (sorry, but I can't see or feel the snake), then that's almost certainly caused by an advanced respiratory infection. If there's any help for the snake at this point, it will require antibiotic treatment from a vet. I wish I had better news and that it were treatable from home, but it sounds like it isn't. If you haven't already done so, quarantine the snake, and wash your hands thoroughly every time you handle it and its furnishings. Rick

11-13-2007, 02:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
radiant Hi, I'm New Here! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6 Country:	Re: Bloating Now i put it under a heat lamp and most of its body has become unstiff but its head was slightly turned upside down and its mouth was open a little bit more but it seems like its getting better could it have been doing some kind of hibernation?

11-13-2007, 02:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
radiant Hi, I'm New Here! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6 Country:	Re: Bloating Now the snakes body is mostly unstiff and its becoming more active after i put it under a heat lamp.Could it have been doing some kind of hibernation?

11-13-2007, 02:55 PM	#16 (permalink)
Cazador Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alaska, USA Posts: 1,608 Country:	Re: Bloating Tucker, I'm sorry to say, but this is an emotional roller-coaster. The heat may provide temporary relief, but if the snake is at the point of gaping its mouth and bloating, it has an advanced illness. I'm not trying to rain on your parade, but I think you should know what you're dealing with. I'm afraid that the snake will die without help, but posting a picture always helps us to understand the condition and provide more reliable advise. Rick

11-13-2007, 03:50 PM	#17 (permalink)
adamanteus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheshire. (Near Manchester). Posts: 7,983 Country:	Re: Bloating Sorry Tucker, your photo hasn't appeared. I honestly think you need a vet fast. There's no real help you can get from the forum quickly enough. __________________ James.

11-13-2007, 04:22 PM	#18 (permalink)
Cazador Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alaska, USA Posts: 1,608 Country:	Re: Bloating Tucker, Here's a link to help you with Posting Pictures. Rick

11-13-2007, 04:24 PM	#19 (permalink)
adamanteus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheshire. (Near Manchester). Posts: 7,983 Country:	Re: Bloating And another, with step by step instructions; Guide to posting pictures. __________________ James.

11-13-2007, 09:33 PM	#20 (permalink)
radiant Hi, I'm New Here! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6 Country:	Re: Bloating ??THIS IS THE SNAKE 7 HOURS AGO for some reason it got alot better and its more active its mouth is shut and its head isnt twisted so its okay now but still dont know what happened??

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