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kroakykaren · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 10:48 am Post subject: Rescue Royal(Graphic pics)

Here is a rescue i have taken in, he is in a sorry state and would love opinions, on the cause of all the scarring and damage on this poor guy Smile

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Scott W · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:05 am Post subject:

my first guess would be burns, the snake looks in good condition other than those wounds (ie doesn't look dehydrated or skinny)
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vetdave · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:11 am Post subject:

Burns on underside from heat mat common but with this being on all sides of the snake not so sure is thermal. Some get skin infections under an old (particularly if damp) previous shed retention. In any case antibiotics to prevent septicaemia and aloe vera gel/soapy water cleaning for the affected areas best though will take several sheds to get this healed. Obviously keep hot and dry.
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kroakykaren · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:30 am Post subject:

Thanks for that dave, sound advice Very Happy

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Lynne · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:37 am Post subject:

poor soul. you know i could quite happily hang,draw and quarter some people. he is in good hands now karen. keep us updated.
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kroakykaren · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:42 am Post subject:

Will do Lynne Smile

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Stuart · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:45 am Post subject:

Lynne · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:54 am Post subject:

well its not as if it was impossible for them to see that happening. obviously they just have not bothered to get vet assistance for the wee man. which,since they brought out new laws,up here anyway,dont know if it applies in england, is against the law. my heart goes out to him. karen, did you name him?
he is so beautiful too. under all those sores.
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kroakykaren · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:56 am Post subject:

He has no name yet god love him, you can name him Lynne Smile

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Lynne · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:59 am Post subject:

aw thanks karen. i love picking names. will pick him a really nice apt name. am away to look, brb.
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