Histopathology Results on River

[ConcinusMan]

I would say it is an excellent price. So, I'm still a little confused. It sounds like the liver damage could have been caused by parasites (roundworms) but at the time they examined the liver, no parasites were actually present. I mean, that's what I get from it. Old snake, liver lesions (some with necrosis, eeew), hepatitis, death.

But what a place to be when you're a snake and it's your time. The T. Radix Ranch. Much better than out in some damp hole in the middle of winter.

[guidofatherof5]

I would say it is an excellent price. So, I'm still a little confused. It sounds like the liver damage could have been caused by parasites (roundworms) but at the time they examined the liver, no parasites were actually present. I mean, that's what I get from it. Old snake, liver lesions (some with necrosis, eeew), hepatitis, death.

But what a place to be when you're a snake and it's your time. The T. Radix Ranch. Much better than out in some damp hole in the middle of winter.

Parasites migrated through the liver. The tunnels(best word to describe) left by them developed a liver infection. The infection reduced the livers ability to produce certain enzymes. That caused the edema and eventually the hepatitis. My Vet said the damage was done long before she came to me and that her days were numbered.
I'm glad the last days were here at the Ranch. It's a good place for old radixes to come for their last days. Plenty of pinkies and good company.