I wish I could take credit for the outcome, but all the credit goes to the zoo staff. I cannot remember the ladies name for the life of me, but she is the one with all the know how and had actually done the operation several times before. My buddy there that works with the reptiles asked her to do the proceedure and she was kind enough to help us out. The kicker is it was all done outside with a makeshift operation table. She had all the stuff there (numbing agents, sterile instruments, ect) and was very careful making sure the snake was as comfortable as possible during the operation. I will never forget the whole ordeal myself as it was an incredible learning experience. I was shocked to hear she bred again the following year and had good eggs. I did not think it was going to be possible after cutting her open like that. Guess it shows how durable they can be at times. Oh, and Gerard, the duct tape thing blew me away too!! Mind you we tore them into little strips and lightly pulled things together in conjunction with the "super glue". My buddy said she shed it right off no problem!



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