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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 20/02/2010 : 18:48:31
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I think was of them was down to a freak accident with sticky tape.
Apologies if I'm wrong. |
9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
Location: Watford
Website- http://rassnakes.yolasite.com/ |
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HannahB
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
5491 Posts |
Posted - 20/02/2010 : 22:23:30
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yeah your right SB, i think it was a little amel that had a freak accident,
hope you can get some answers soon Brookie |
2.0 Normal Royal Pythons - Q and Little One
1.0 Chihauhaun Mountain Kingsnake - Simba
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Paulusworm
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
686 Posts |
Posted - 21/02/2010 : 09:45:57
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| This is gonna sound a little morbid Brookie so I apologise in advance. Can you post a list of your losses so far and the dates they died. If you can list what happened if it is already known as well then that would help eliminate ones like the sticky tape victim. |
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 23/02/2010 : 09:52:24
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Brookestar, I have been away and am not able to get on here as often as I want to....so I have only just discovered your loss.
It is shocking news, especially following so soon after your other losses. Please DONT doubt yourself...those who know you know that you are doing everything you can for your animals.
It is certainly a good idea to try to work out what each death is being caused by (ignoring the accidental death, of course)...as if there is a problem that may be being harboured within your other reps then you need to get it treated as soon as possible to avoid more deaths.
Again, I am so sorry for your loss...yet again...just PLEASE dont give up, the reps you have rely on you.
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Brookestar
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2361 Posts |
Posted - 02/03/2010 : 17:59:48
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rough dates here
gecko - july - impaction
patternless - november - was very small and seriously underweight when i got him, found it with its mouth latched onto side
amel - december - just been delivered from down south and was put down to stress
gecko - december - was ill (wasn't eating properly) when i "rescued" it from pet shop
amel - january - taped  <<< this one was totally my own fault
butter - february - hadnt eaten and was put down to him cooling himself for breeding but then died and was then told it may of been a stomach infection
amel - no idea on this one |
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mozacchio
Sub Adult
Greece
1135 Posts |
Posted - 02/03/2010 : 18:42:05
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Sorry for your loss..
Can't imagine what it feels like.. :( |
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
8173 Posts |
Posted - 12/03/2010 : 01:09:11
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Originally posted by gingerpony
ohhh! cryptosporidium could affect both species and result in death
faecal analysis (poo sample) performed by your vet/vet's lab should tell you...........
Only just thought about this thread.
Did you get anything done?
Can't cryptosporidium be transfered into humans as well as most other animals?
Normally it's associated with diarrhea as well isn't it? |
-=Kehhlyr - The Resident Loon
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 12/03/2010 : 04:14:44
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Originally posted by Kehhlyr
Can't cryptosporidium be transfered into humans as well as most other animals?
Normally it's associated with diarrhea as well isn't it?
By the looks of it there are a number of different types of crypto:
This is from a site about crypto in people - Cryptosporidium is a protozoan parasite (a tiny organism) that causes an infection called cryptosporidiosis affecting people and cattle. The most common symptom is watery diarrhoea, which can range from mild to severe.
Cryptosporidiosis is most common in children aged between 1 and 5 years, but it can affect anyone. People with weak immune systems are likely to be most seriously affected.
There is no specific treatment for cryptosporidiosis. Most people with a healthy immune system will recover within one month. It is important to drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
But another site states that - The life cycle of Cryptosporidium serpentis is thought to be similar to that of Cryptosporidium parvum,muris, and other species in mammals. Currently, there is no evidence that Cryptosporidium serpentis is transmissible to humans or other mammals. (http://www.addl.purdue.edu/newsletters/1996/summer/snakes.shtml)
What is the situation now Brookestar? How are you? Did you get a sample checked for crypto?
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mikerichards
don't say the 'M' word!
United Kingdom
2901 Posts |
Posted - 12/03/2010 : 15:35:24
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I didn't see an answerr so will post this, crypto is highly highly contageous, it can be transfered by touch alone. As far as I know, there is no known cure. A very simple and easy way to minimise cross contamination is to use alcohol gel or equivalent, after each and every handling. I don't know the symptoms, but rapid weight loss is one, so if this should occur, immeadiate quarantine, ideally having the animal destroyed humanely. This illness is incredibly destructive and virulent, unless every precaution is taken, its quite capable of wiping out a collection.
If you still can, have the body sent away for analysis. |
Location : Worthing, West Sussex
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and another loss :(
