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Razee
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 14/06/2013 : 08:30:54
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Thanks, everyone, and also for all the tips, Socks finds them very useful :-)
The swelling's a bit worse now, it's smaller, but more defined and very, very hard an hot, and he doesn't like me touching the whole area... I know it doesn't look too big in the pic, but there's normally a large depression in his chest, where they've taken the muscle ( and the tumor ) out... having vet again today, so just have to wait what he says, an when I can start letting them out. Sod's law, the weather is supposed to be bad... The drain is out now, and the rest of the stitches are supposed to come out, too.
He's getting used to being in, but is very mouthy, tries to chew the wood, or even the concrete walls - despite having hay, toys, etc. I really hope he doesn't start crib biting, after evereything else ( feeling nice and positive here ... )
Need more chocolate!!!
Lupi lou, you're right about them causing more worry, and yes, good job he's pretty :-)
Off to the field again ( late :-0 ) |
0.1.0 late CB10 Carolina corn snake - Bazilishka
1.0.0 CB11 Abbots Okeetee- Little Twiddler
1.0.0 CB11 Hypo corn- Sebastianek
1.0.0. CB14 Butter Motley - Squidwood
0.0.2 CB18 normal/ Okeetee yearlings Bunny and Lalalishka
0.0.1 hognose
0.1.0 stable cat
0.1.0 house cat |
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Razee
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2525 Posts |
Posted - 14/06/2013 : 17:35:43
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Ok - just came back - all the stitches are out, Socks was a very good boy, no sedative this time. The vet said the swelling will hopefully go on it's own, and he can start going out a bit now! He also said to get some valium ( for me, that is ), and not to stay too long to watch, when they go out for the first time! :-)
I need to re do the electric fencing first, so that they have small area, but with plenty of grass to tempt him to eat, rather than dash madly around, so won't be going out today. I took him out for a little graze in hand - and was treated to a magnificent rearing display, so definitely won't be watching, when he's let out properly for the first time :-)
Just wanted to say thank you everyone for your advice and support, it most probably stopped me from going mad!
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0.1.0 late CB10 Carolina corn snake - Bazilishka
1.0.0 CB11 Abbots Okeetee- Little Twiddler
1.0.0 CB11 Hypo corn- Sebastianek
1.0.0. CB14 Butter Motley - Squidwood
0.0.2 CB18 normal/ Okeetee yearlings Bunny and Lalalishka
0.0.1 hognose
0.1.0 stable cat
0.1.0 house cat |
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lupi lou
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3670 Posts |
Posted - 14/06/2013 : 18:58:17
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| That's great news, one of the methods we used is ensure they are hungry before turning them out so they are more interested in the grass not that it always works. Best bet would be a good glug of whisky then close your eyes and hope for the best! Hope it all goes well and that he doesn't get too excited |
 
1.0.1 Corns
0.1.0 Dog: springer
1.0.0 Horse
0.4.0 Gerbils
2.2.0 Leopard gecko
0.2.0 Cave gecko |
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ozziesmum
Yearling
United Kingdom
736 Posts |
Posted - 14/06/2013 : 19:21:44
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That's brilliant news, and try not to worry too much on his first day out he bound to get a bit excited but after a couple of weeks of stable rest he should soon run out of steam, just leave his head collar on for chance he doesn't want to come back in  |
Jane.
   
Oscar Black Lab, Saffron, Merlin and Mischief the cats, assorted fish, Rhubarb & Custard the corns, Tuppence the Tortoise, Tripod the Leopard Gecko.
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2013 : 08:55:02
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| Yay :D Good luck on his first outing ;) |
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Razee
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2525 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2013 : 12:17:22
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Hooray - went well yesterday. Socks couldn't decide, whether to gallop, rear or buck, so tried to do all of it at once. The result was mainly bouncing on the spot, and some magnificent "airs above the ground", then he ate, then bounced some more, then ate ...etc. Lucy just trotted couple of meters, and got down to the serious and most important business of - eating.
They went out for the afternoon - and there was no problem of them coming back in in the evening- just called them, and they each went into their stable...was quite surprised :-)
They're out again this morning, but the weather's bad, so left the stables open. They both rolled and rolled, so will probably be muddy, when they come back... :-)
Wanted to upload some pics - but photobucket is playing up Grrr. Will try later. |
0.1.0 late CB10 Carolina corn snake - Bazilishka
1.0.0 CB11 Abbots Okeetee- Little Twiddler
1.0.0 CB11 Hypo corn- Sebastianek
1.0.0. CB14 Butter Motley - Squidwood
0.0.2 CB18 normal/ Okeetee yearlings Bunny and Lalalishka
0.0.1 hognose
0.1.0 stable cat
0.1.0 house cat |
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ozziesmum
Yearling
United Kingdom
736 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2013 : 12:33:22
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| Ah that's brilliant news Petra and well done Socks, hopefully you can stop worrying quite so much now, chill out and have some you time now that the hard bit is over and done with. |
Jane.
Oscar Black Lab, Saffron, Merlin and Mischief the cats, assorted fish, Rhubarb & Custard the corns, Tuppence the Tortoise, Tripod the Leopard Gecko.
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lupi lou
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3670 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2013 : 17:29:22
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| Fab news, glad it when well. Am sure he'll make up for lost rolling time by getting as dirty as possible ;-) |
1.0.1 Corns
0.1.0 Dog: springer
1.0.0 Horse
0.4.0 Gerbils
2.2.0 Leopard gecko
0.2.0 Cave gecko |
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Razee
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2525 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2013 : 17:46:24
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| How did you know lupi lou? Both came back plastered with mud and looking totally smug.. it's not like there's that much mud around, either, they must have tried really hard :-) |
0.1.0 late CB10 Carolina corn snake - Bazilishka
1.0.0 CB11 Abbots Okeetee- Little Twiddler
1.0.0 CB11 Hypo corn- Sebastianek
1.0.0. CB14 Butter Motley - Squidwood
0.0.2 CB18 normal/ Okeetee yearlings Bunny and Lalalishka
0.0.1 hognose
0.1.0 stable cat
0.1.0 house cat |
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Razee
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2525 Posts |
Posted - 16/06/2013 : 17:52:06
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Weee!
You can see the swelling here a bit, but all the stitches are out.
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0.1.0 late CB10 Carolina corn snake - Bazilishka
1.0.0 CB11 Abbots Okeetee- Little Twiddler
1.0.0 CB11 Hypo corn- Sebastianek
1.0.0. CB14 Butter Motley - Squidwood
0.0.2 CB18 normal/ Okeetee yearlings Bunny and Lalalishka
0.0.1 hognose
0.1.0 stable cat
0.1.0 house cat |
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