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 Posted - 03/07/2009 : 00:35:01
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I've not posted for some time, mainly out of shame because I managed to lose 3 snakes! One surprised me in bed one morning - no, not in that way!:shock: the other was found wandering down the street 2 months after it had gone missing and the last one was no where to be seen. I assumed the latter was dead because he had escaped into the Garden, which has resident foxes, and not only is it albino it was terrified of it's dead feed so had no chance against live mice - or so I thought! Anyway all of our frogs in the pond have disappeared (I assumed they migrated) and today a fat white snake slithers into the kitchen from the garden. Somehow he has avoided being eaten! Now I am concerned that he may not eat dead mice if he has been living off of live-who-knows-what! Has anyone else had a similar experience (snake has been outside since March) or can anyone offer any advice?
P.S. I have learnt my lesson and there will be no more escapees! |
Anery Motley F: Callisto
Snow M: Europa
Carolina Reverse Okeetee F: Io
Anery Motley F: Kinky
Snow F: Maite
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lee2308
The Corn Snake Moderator
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Posted - 03/07/2009 : 00:40:12
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| i would take him along to the vet to iradicate any iternal paracites he may of picked up,then give him a week or 2 to adjust to captivity again and try a feed and go from there.Oh congrat on finding him. |
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Posted - 03/07/2009 : 00:49:09
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| Oh no, I didn't take the other one to the vet and as it is female I stuck it back in with the other female! The male who has returned has been put in his own viv. What's the worse that can happen - can they fight off these things or will the parasites cause harm to humans? I've got to say they look very healthy and energetic. The female has just laid and ate a huge meal a couple of days ago. |
Anery Motley F: Callisto
Snow M: Europa
Carolina Reverse Okeetee F: Io
Anery Motley F: Kinky
Snow F: Maite
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
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Posted - 03/07/2009 : 09:21:51
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| parasites can cause long term internal damage to any animal, the worst case scenario being death. Don't take a chance, take your snakes to the vet. |
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Brookestar
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/07/2009 : 10:47:19
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| you really need to take it to the vets tipsy. you are lucky the snake returned and now its needs to make sure it has no parasites |
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Kehhlyr
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Posted - 03/07/2009 : 10:59:07
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I would most definately split the 2 females up, the one that escaped could be bringing back all sorts of bugs from 'the outside'.
A good period of complete quarantine for the escapees, about 3 months at least, to monitor and keep better check on their health. |
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gingerpony
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Posted - 03/07/2009 : 14:50:43
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you can get Panacur 2.5% from your vet or shop to treat internal parasites, your vet should be able to advise ou on dosage as i can't remember off the top of my head
and i'd just monitor for external parasites and quarantine on paper so anything's easier to spot.
they should go back on defrost fairly easily though and congrats too! |
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Posted - 05/07/2009 : 23:23:16
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| Thanks guys, I'll try and sort this out in the morning. Can any parasitic infection be harmful to humans? |
Anery Motley F: Callisto
Snow M: Europa
Carolina Reverse Okeetee F: Io
Anery Motley F: Kinky
Snow F: Maite
22 Naughty Hatchlings
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gingerpony
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Posted - 05/07/2009 : 23:44:42
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yes, worms can be passed to people, as can ticks, so strict hygiene  |
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Kehhlyr
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Posted - 06/07/2009 : 00:27:55
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If you don't want any of those risks, I'll happily take the snakes in for you.  |
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Posted - 06/07/2009 : 22:08:01
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 Sorry you lost them, but  glad you found them. Brings up a question though. Do you worm your snakes on a regular basis GP? and if so, will the vet weigh them for the correct dose etc? Ally. |
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lee2308
The Corn Snake Moderator
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Posted - 06/07/2009 : 22:28:49
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Originally posted by Kehhlyr
If you don't want any of those risks, I'll happily take the snakes in for you.
Always worth trying phil |
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Posted - 06/07/2009 : 22:46:26
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Hmm missing frogs and a fat snake... very suspicious  |
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0.0.1 Snow corn "Stockton"
0.0.1 Blue tongue "Thompson"
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My photobucket, http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/kevindollar/ Some randoms in there but mostly reps
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Posted - 06/07/2009 : 23:48:29
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glad you found snakey alive!
did the vet give him the all clear? |
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Kehhlyr
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Posted - 07/07/2009 : 00:14:15
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Originally posted by lee2308
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If you don't want any of those risks, I'll happily take the snakes in for you.
Always worth trying phil
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Posted - 07/07/2009 : 00:26:39
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| Yes you can have my albino male because he's causing me problems. Frightened of prey - even before went walkabout - and (ahem) the obvious. I also have 50 eggs waiting to hatch and two yearlings. Have them all - I can't afford anymore vivs. OH feeble attempt to save money and DIY a viv caused the escaping incident in the first place! |
Anery Motley F: Callisto
Snow M: Europa
Carolina Reverse Okeetee F: Io
Anery Motley F: Kinky
Snow F: Maite
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Kehhlyr
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Posted - 07/07/2009 : 00:44:18
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Originally posted by Tipsy
Yes you can have my albino male because he's causing me problems. Frightened of prey - even before went walkabout - and (ahem) the obvious. I also have 50 eggs waiting to hatch and two yearlings. Have them all - I can't afford anymore vivs. OH feeble attempt to save money and DIY a viv caused the escaping incident in the first place!
Lee2308, have you witnessed that??? Legally binding contract that is. hmm, now to choose who to evict, my teenage stepdaughter, my teenage niece, or me. |
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Posted - 07/07/2009 : 08:12:16
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| I was really hoping you would want my two walkabouts. :( |
Anery Motley F: Callisto
Snow M: Europa
Carolina Reverse Okeetee F: Io
Anery Motley F: Kinky
Snow F: Maite
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Posted - 07/07/2009 : 10:10:04
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| Seriously??? Out of curiosity, why?? (And where are you? can't find you on t'map.) Just in case. |
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