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vermont99
Snake Mite
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Posted - 14/03/2012 : 06:50:47
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Hey all, So. I'm kinda worried. I fed my corn snake today. Full-grown, about 5-years-old. She typically only eats once per month. I know this is atypical, but she wont really eat more often. I got a small rat at the store yesterday. I usually feed her large mice, but they were out. This is something I have done before and she has been fine. One time I tried to feed her a rather fat rodent and she proceeded to spit it out after getting about half-way, so I figured she would do this again if she couldnt handle it. I feel like a horrible dad. I know i should just stick with smaller food. Anyway. I fed her today and she took about 30 minutes to get the rat down (which is normal for her). I noticed that the rat was staring to to bleed a lot as she was eating it. Ive seen this before, but not to this degree. I didnt really think much of it. So she got it down and I put her back in her terrarium. This evening I noticed blood on the terrarium floor. Thinking she had maybe regurgitated some from the rat, I took her out to clean the cage and noticed the blood was coming from her anus! Not a lot, but it is enough to leave a thin trail when she moves. Im worried I really hurt her. Is it possible that the blood from the mouse just went through her system quickly? I know that you will probably tell me to take her to the vet, but I have never had to for any other reason. I also just moved to NYC and dont know where to take her, nor do I have a lot of money. Any advice I can get would be greatly appreciated.
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Mamma
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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Okeetee Mick
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2308 Posts |
Posted - 14/03/2012 : 09:48:01
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Agree with Mamma it's a vet job, and I wouldn't leave it too long. |
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 14/03/2012 : 17:11:29
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Sorry, but I don't think anyone on here will say anything other than get her to a vet - and quick. Hope she is OK :) |
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Edited by - smart bunny on 14/03/2012 17:11:50 |
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tordyjo
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15/03/2012 : 17:05:37
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let us know how you get on and how she is, hope she's ok and you managed to get her looked at |
LillyCrystalHarry 1.2.0 corns, 1.1.0 cats tropical guppies who continually breed
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