Unfortunately for the snake,...I think YOU are the one that's right!,....and he wanted to just "look" like he knew what he was talking about when he just went to palpating(mashing) them out. Snakes CAN sometimes successfully have their remaining eggs palpated out on ocasion, but big problems can also occur as well, as I think your friend demonstrated.



This can many times be deadly to the snake,....but at the very least it should NEVER be attempted to breed the snake again,........of course, that's if it survives this at all.



It should have been brought to the vet a long time ago, then the vet could have tried gently palpating them out, and if unsuccsessful, could then insert a syringe to drain the egg contents so they might be successfully passed. But this can only be done in the earlier stages, as the yolk tends to harden up rather quickly just after the time they would have normally been deposited.



Infection is another strong possibility here too, and I would STRONGLY suggest that the snake be seen by a good reputable herp vet ASAP!. Maybe you can talk some good sense into your friend, and make a vet visit this time....hope the snake survives, and does okay after all this.





~Doug




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"Better to be silent and thought a fool, than to open mouth and remove any doubt!"

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