Abscess?

[anji1971]

Originally Posted by Zephyr

My advice as a vet in training is not to offer him ANY food, medicated or not. I believed it's around 90-95% of the snake's immune system is in it's gut, and when you add food it takes the body's focus off the infection and onto digestion. But just make sure everything's sterile as possible, maybe even change the toweling every day if he's calm enough.

So what else can I do if I can't afford the vet, and the Polysporin and soaking only does so much?
I did notice a LOT less pus draining tonight, so I am hoping for the best!

[Zephyr]

Well, keep things sterile. Keep the humidity and temps constant. And go get some sleep, you're gonna kill yourself if you keep worrying. :P

**Edit- remember to keep fluids available! Maybe buy some electrolyte fluid from the local pharmacy? Not the flavored stuff, but the pure electrolyte solution.

[anji1971]

Today, Stitch looks a lot better. The swelling has gone down about 2/3 from what it was, but he does seem a little sluggish. I think it's just from stress and exhaustion though, because when I touch him he moves pretty well. I'm going to just let him rest today, and not subject him to the soaking and squeezing!

[Snake lover 3-25]

awww... too bad he got sick but i'm glad his swelling has gone down... that should be a good sign right??? i hope you both feel better!!!!!

[Zephyr]

Like I said, try soaking him in electrolyte solution or offering a bit of it mixed in with his normal water. That should help with his activity.

[Zephyr]

Alternatively, if you don't have any electrolyte solution on hand or can't buy any, watered-down Gatorade is suitable also.

[Lori P]

Anji, oh wow, I hadn't read this thread before. I really hope little Stitch pulls thru!!! You have certainly done everything possible for him. I wish I had some brilliant advice, but I don't... so just sending lots of healing, positive thoughts for the little guy!!!!

[anji1971]

Thanks, Lori. It's a bit of a guessing game when you're playing 'vet' but he's still here, so I'll keep trying!

@Kyle..........crap. I totally forgot about picking up the electrolyte stuff today. I'll get some tomorrow. But I did remember to take my kid to the doctor and get meds for her.........does that redeem me?

[Zephyr]

@Kyle..........crap. I totally forgot about picking up the electrolyte stuff today. I'll get some tomorrow. But I did remember to take my kid to the doctor and get meds for her.........does that redeem me?[/quote]
Only slightly. :P
Remember, Gatorade works too, just water it down. :P
BTW, I'm not a member of the dekay club. :P

[anji1971]

Update! Stitch is looking a bit better every day. His swelling is down about 90% now, but I still have to check, because the little hole I was draining it from scabs over, and I don't want it to fill back up. But he is improving, so I'll keep my fingers crossed!