Hmmm.

Well Michael, I don't think anyone here would negate the importance of utilizing a good reptile vet. If you have ever read any of my other posts...you would know that I strongly encourage seeking the advice of a good vet. We all do.

Pitoon is a responsible and experienced keeper. He made a judgement call.
A vet would have to make a judgement call as well. Perhaps the situation was above what anyone could have done.

I do not know if Pitoon even has access to a good vet in his area.
Perhaps taking the snake to a vet is the first suggestion that should have been brought up. But I can guarantee that Pitoon knew this was an option before he ever posted about the problem here.

Taking a snake to just any old vet...might be just as harrowing for the snake and more so for the keeper.
The poor snake would certainly have died without any intervention.
A judgement call was made.
No one here suggested that he should not utilize sterile procedure etc.
I was not in England to see the situation. Neither were you.
The owner of the animal did his best in the situation. Knowing even a little about the keeper and his sense of responsibility toward his animals...I am left feeling confident that Pitoon did the best he could in the given situation.
So for the benefit of anyone else who happens to read this thread...
I will say:
It is always best to seek the advice and care of a qualified reptile vet prior to attempting anything that you are inexperienced in handling.
If you are do not have access to a qualified vet, in some situations, you may have to make a personal judgement call. Seek the advice of people who might have experience. Perhaps even call a qualified vet (if possible) and ask his or her advice.

Michael, perhaps you could have offered the original poster some advice beforehand?
Perhaps you read the thread too late? I understand your post. And you also meant well. We all live and learn.
Either way...all we can offer now is a little sympathy.

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