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Nokturnel Tom
at Sun Feb 12 08:49:08 2006 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Nokturnel Tom ]
The snake looks too dehydrated to eat. I would put him in a container with a quarter inch of water and soak it. If dehydration is the problem you should notice him drinking as he lies in the water. He does look to be in rough shape but occasionally snakes bounce back. The advice of force feeding is not bad advice[ in my opinion] but I really think it needs to be hydrated first. The shriveled up look may just fill out a little and he just may recover. I would also consider adding a little pedialyte to the water. If I am not mistaken, that may also give him a needed boost. You have not seen this snake drink any water in a while have you? Have you noticed any mucous or crust on his mouth or nostrils? If the snake is not flighty....which it should be....place him on the edge of his water dish and try and get him to notice his water, and hopefully he will drink a belly full. Even if he drinks a bit, I would soak him a lot for the next 48 hours, and make sure he is at a decent room tempterature. Good luck Tom Stevens
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RE: Apricot still has not eaten, please help! - Nokturnel Tom, Sun Feb 12 08:49:08 2006