Still no definite diagnosis, though he mentioned possible Crypto and my heart just sank. We're waiting for the rest of the labs and if I can get a fecal sample I'll take it in for additional tests. I did some more reading on Crypto and it really doesn't sound good. The vet said he felt that if the female was also infected that she wouldn't transmit Crypto on to the eggs. I haven't found anything to confirm this though. Worst case scenario- if the tests are positive for both snakes, due to the fact that they can carry the disease and zoonotic potential, should I consider possible treatments or euthanasia? I hate to even ask but I feel it may be the most responsible option.



Also- any ideas on how the snake might have become infected? I purchased the pair a year ago and prior to this instance they've seemed to be in great health. The female laid twice last spring and summer.

Lora

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• Hard lump in midsection of snake-any ideas? - lolaophidia, Sat Feb 7 07:21:47 2004
• Here's the pic- - lolaophidia, Sat Feb 7 07:43:41 2004
• Sometimes when... - Sybella, Sat Feb 7 14:07:29 2004
• Thanks! Long response... - lolaophidia, Sat Feb 7 15:51:17 2004
• Back from the Vet's much poorer and no wiser... - lolaophidia, Mon Feb 9 18:36:16 2004
• Egads! No wonder no one here could help either. Please keep us updated. np - Sybella, Mon Feb 9 20:40:40 2004
• RE: Back from the Vet's much poorer and no wiser... - oldherper, Tue Feb 10 12:38:57 2004
• Questions about Cryptosporidium - lolaophidia, Tue Feb 10 19:36:28 2004
• RE: Questions about Cryptosporidium - oldherper, Wed Feb 11 09:00:42 2004
• Thanks for the detailed reply! - lolaophidia, Wed Feb 11 17:26:07 2004
• RE: Thanks for the detailed reply! - oldherper, Wed Feb 11 18:01:14 2004
• Oldherper- I spoke with the Vet again... - lolaophidia, Fri Feb 13 18:41:08 2004
• RE: Oldherper- I spoke with the Vet again... - oldherper, Sat Feb 14 13:07:49 2004
• info on crypto - ryancentini, Sun Feb 15 21:58:38 2004