Miriam vent-- normal?

[Lori P]

"Well done", I'm not so sure... seems all of this could have been prevented if I had just had her in for a fecal test months ago when I became concerned that she was so small. Seems all of her problems are because I didn't catch the signs early enough.

[adamanteus]

Nonsense. You're doing great.

[Sid]

Don't beat yourself up, Lori. You're providing well for her. Things like this will happen eventually to most of us. Glad all is well.

[Lori P]

Well, I'm learning, at least. It's just a shame it's at Miriam's expense!!!

I'm taking Curious and Reed in tomorrow, too, for fecals and for general check-ups.

[EdgyExoticReptiles]

im glad there being well cared for, , so how much about do vet costs cost? does it cost more for every animal you bring in?

Well, I'm learning, at least. It's just a shame it's at Miriam's expense!!!

I'm taking Curious and Reed in tomorrow, too, for fecals and for general check-ups.

[Stefan-A]

That's great news, Lori. Well done.

[anji1971]

My goodness, that snake is putting you through the wringer!!
Glad this latest problem is getting worked out, hope everything goes well at the vet's. You've really done a good job caring for her, Lori. I hope I can do as well if the need ever arises!

[drache]

wow - what a rock
I'm glad you got that out - great job
and you know - the vet may not have caught it in the early stages either

Reed
vet costs can vary widely
I had one vet who would charge $80 per animal, and one who would look at seven for $65 - and the second one was the much better vet

[Lori P]

Reed, I'm very lucky in that my vet gives me great discounts because I'm a rescue. He never charges me office or exam fees. And to tell you the truth, I have no idea how much he's charging for fecals and to treat them... I just pay on the bill monthly, lol, and choose not to look too closely!!

[GarterGuy]

Good to hear that you've got her opened up now. I've honestly never seen anything like that in my snakes before, wonder if maybe it's a side affect of the meds.? I know some can have all kinds of differing affects, maybe it was a cause of the dehydration that could have led to this? Guess there's a lot of unanswered questions here.....be interesting to hear what your vet has to say about it all.