Blindness --> Eyes falling out (a bit graphic/disturbing)

[the_edsta]

Special needs snakes are very special.
Any chance we can get some closer photos. I've never seen this issue look like this before.

Did you see the first pic? That was as close as I could get with that camera. I can do better with my 'real' camera, but it won't be easy. When I get a chance, though, I will try.

[guidofatherof5]

Did you see the first pic? That was as close as I could get with that camera. I can do better with my 'real' camera, but it won't be easy. When I get a chance, though, I will try.

Thanks Sorry my vision not what it used to be.

[the_edsta]

Thanks Sorry my vision not what it used to be.

(You're not alone! (poor snake!))

[ConcinusMan]

Thanks Sorry my vision not what it used to be.

Well Steve, from what I can see, both eyes are completely destroyed, dried up, and what's left of the eyes, is hanging out of empty sockets. Also, the jaw bone protrudes a bit in the back and the snake appears to be in poor shape overall. I think I see a "crinkly" look to the skin too (like a retained shed situation) but I can't be sure with just those photos.

[the_edsta]

What has the snake been eating? I ask because at least one vitamin deficiency affects the eyes. For what it's worth, I'd put a drop of a good bird liquid multiple vitamin preparation on his food. Bird vitamins are better than human vitamins because both reptiles and birds need vit D3 while humans can use D2.

Oh my....I would definitely move him to paper towels or news paper or something that won't get caught on his eyes.


I can't help but feel like he should go to a vet.....The way I see it, you took the animal in, and you are responsible for it's health and well being, rescue or not, no matter what animal.

Well Steve, from what I can see, both eyes are completely destroyed, dried up, and what's left of the eyes, is hanging out of empty sockets. Also, the jaw bone protrudes a bit in the back and the snake appears to be in poor shape overall. I think I see a "crinkly" look to the skin too (like a retained shed situation) but I can't be sure with just those photos.

Good call. The skin is in fact crinkly, the snake is getting worse as we speak. It refused its last meal. Sadly, I doubt it will last the week. I have transferred it to its own paper towel lined sterilite... I hope that it is at least comfortable.