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 Posted - 25/05/2008 : 19:58:07
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Hi I was just wondering if you could x-ray your snake to see how many eggs there are,And would this harm them. I ask because there is a place on the coast that you can just walk into and have one done for 30€.any thoughts???. |
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Posted - 25/05/2008 : 20:10:30
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| I think ultrasound is a better and safer method but probably pricey!! |
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Posted - 25/05/2008 : 20:10:30
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| I think ultrasound is a better and safer method but probably pricey!! |
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Posted - 25/05/2008 : 20:14:41
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It would not cause any harm to the mother but ionising radiation from x-rays has a detrimental effect on developing fetuses (it can cause defects in organogenesis [organ development]) and should ideally be avoided, certainly in the early stages of development. I have no idea what exposure would be used to produce a plain x-ray film of a gravid snake but as it is an unecessary investigation, I would not have it done. We always avoid exposing pregnant humans to x-rays unless it is absolutely essential to perform the investigation.
In the UK exposure to x-rays can only be performed when requested by a doctor, dentist or vet. |
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Posted - 25/05/2008 : 20:14:41
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It would not cause any harm to the mother but ionising radiation from x-rays has a detrimental effect on developing fetuses (it can cause defects in organogenesis [organ development]) and should ideally be avoided, certainly in the early stages of development. I have no idea what exposure would be used to produce a plain x-ray film of a gravid snake but as it is an unecessary investigation, I would not have it done. We always avoid exposing pregnant humans to x-rays unless it is absolutely essential to perform the investigation.
In the UK exposure to x-rays can only be performed when requested by a doctor, dentist or vet. |
0.1.1 Corn Snakes (Elaphe guttata) CB07 Jasper (Amelanastic) CB07 Chicomecoatl (Anerythristic Aztec)
1.0.0 Royal Python (Python regius) CB07 Tibo (Normal)
1.1.0 California Kingsnakes (Lampropeltis getula californiae) CB05 Luka (B&W Banded) CB06 Lucien (Albino Banded)
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Posted - 25/05/2008 : 20:55:48
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| Yes i can see your point and Spain is still 30 years behind the uk.they dont seem to bother here that much.you just walk in and pay your money |
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Posted - 25/05/2008 : 20:55:48
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| Yes i can see your point and Spain is still 30 years behind the uk.they dont seem to bother here that much.you just walk in and pay your money |
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Posted - 25/05/2008 : 21:17:36
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That is true. You can buy many medicines over-the-counter in Spanish pharmacies that are available on prescription-only here in the UK, including antibiotics. It must be a haven for MRSA  |
0.1.1 Corn Snakes (Elaphe guttata) CB07 Jasper (Amelanastic) CB07 Chicomecoatl (Anerythristic Aztec)
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1.1.0 California Kingsnakes (Lampropeltis getula californiae) CB05 Luka (B&W Banded) CB06 Lucien (Albino Banded)
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Posted - 25/05/2008 : 21:17:36
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| That is true. You can buy many medicines over-the-counter in Spanish pharmacies that are available on prescription-only here in the UK, including antibiotics. It must be a haven for MRSA |
0.1.1 Corn Snakes (Elaphe guttata) CB07 Jasper (Amelanastic) CB07 Chicomecoatl (Anerythristic Aztec)
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Posted - 25/05/2008 : 23:08:50
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| Thay have just changed the law now as of 1st may and now you need the persc for most now. |
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Posted - 25/05/2008 : 23:08:50
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| Thay have just changed the law now as of 1st may and now you need the persc for most now. |
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Posted - 24/07/2008 : 19:32:48
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hi coolflow
I actually work as a radiographer taking xrays in london, england and this would not be ideal for the eggs or the mother. the younger a baby is of any species, whether it be human, snake or other animal, the more radiation may harm it in later life. the chances are you wouldnt see any difference but there are possibilities of infertility or cancerous growths later in life. it would probably be better just to wai and see how many came out :P ultrasound is a much better idea though :D
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Posted - 24/07/2008 : 19:32:48
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hi coolflow
I actually work as a radiographer taking xrays in london, england and this would not be ideal for the eggs or the mother. the younger a baby is of any species, whether it be human, snake or other animal, the more radiation may harm it in later life. the chances are you wouldnt see any difference but there are possibilities of infertility or cancerous growths later in life. it would probably be better just to wai and see how many came out :P ultrasound is a much better idea though :D
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Posted - 25/07/2008 : 10:51:51
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Don't know about x-raying for eggs but saw this in a news story a while ago and downloaded this pic - a wild snake in the states had been found in a barn and had eaten some light bulbs thinking they were eggs - they had to operate to remove them:
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Posted - 25/07/2008 : 10:51:51
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Don't know about x-raying for eggs but saw this in a news story a while ago and downloaded this pic - a wild snake in the states had been found in a barn and had eaten some light bulbs thinking they were eggs - they had to operate to remove them:
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Posted - 25/07/2008 : 10:56:52
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| Not a very 'bright' idea lol |
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Posted - 25/07/2008 : 10:56:52
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| Not a very 'bright' idea lol |
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Posted - 25/07/2008 : 11:45:53
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Nothing wrong with a snake wanting a bit of 'light' lunch 
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Posted - 25/07/2008 : 11:45:53
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Nothing wrong with a snake wanting a bit of 'light' lunch
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