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DISCERN
at Thu Feb 4 20:46:35 2010 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by DISCERN ]
Whooooooooooooah horsey!!!
Matt, out of care and concern for your smoking bullsnake that you have shared pics of her with us many times, let me strongly state some things here, in regards to her regurge.
First, her regurging is a sign that she was probably fed too much, or the temps were not where they needed to be in order for her to digest such a large meal, or both. You need to really consider the possibility of her being fed a little too often, as this now may be critical in her survival.
Second, and this is the most important thing: In my experience, and many others who know TONS more about pits than I do, pits do not fare well after regurging. Most of the time, if one does regurge, it may be the beginning of the end. I am not trying to scare you at all, but just stating something that may be a reality check here. She may fare well, but like I said, the cases I have seen firsthand, and know of from others who are way above my knowledge regarding pits, regurging really takes a toll on pits, and most, do not ever make it back from this sad road.
With all of this said, let me suggest to NOT feed her for 14 days. Again, refrain from feeding her. This is crucial. Her esophagus has most likely suffered strain from the regurge, and the stomach acid has burned it, causing severe irritation. Her stomach most likely may be irritated from the regurge, and the 14 days is crucial for both the stomach and her esophagus to fully regain their strength.
After 14 days, then, feed her a food item that is WAY SMALLER than what she is used to. If you are feeding her hoppers, feed her a small fuzzy. This will be drastically smaller of course than what she is used to, but it is crucial that she is not led back full force with huge meals from the get-go. Then, if she eats, and digests the meal, follow it with a small meal as well, 7 days later. She may lose weight, and it will be alarming, but the snake really needs you to give her as much TLC as you can.
Then, if she seems to be doing ok, then GRADUALLY move up the size of the food items.
Please take all of this into consideration Matt. I know you love your snake, and she is an awesome specimen. I just can't stress enough how her regurging is really not a good thing, and I hope you strongly consider what I have suggested. Maybe others can chime in as well, who may know some more tips, or can share their experiences.
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Genesis 1:1
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RE: Post Brumation Shed Pics-Bulls - DISCERN, Thu Feb 4 20:46:35 2010