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Need Help/advice- left snake in the cold

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Posted by: yosemite21 at Mon Aug 17 23:04:18 2009   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by yosemite21 ]  
   

Hi all,



I accidentally left my Transpecos Ratsnake in the cold for 5 days. I left on a trip and left the substrate heater unplugged. The temperature in my place probably ranged from around 60 at night to 75 during the day.



I returned today to find her in her hide. She is very cold to the touch, and her eyes are looking a little milky. She is moving but not as responsive as usual. I also noticed she hasn't made any excrement although she had her normal weekly mouse on the day I left.



I feel really terrible about leaving her without a warming area. I have switched on the heater and put a lamp near her enclosure for extra heat. Is there anything else I should do to make her more comfortable and get her back to normal.



Thanks for reading and extra thanks if you can help.



About the Snake:

1-2 years old

2 1/2 feet.

Female transpecos ratsnake

   

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>> Next Message:  RE: Need Help/advice- left snake in the cold - chrish, Tue Aug 18 00:31:42 2009

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