Xerxes,

...The scars on the back of the neck of the first one are classic signs of tick bites. These are pretty common on imported snakes and they can heal up and look nice after enough shedding cycles. My guess is that the biggest health problem of all of these snakes is internal parasites and/or metabolic problems caused by the combination of parasites, dehydration and stress. The worst looking scars on that roughest looking snake may be caused by being attacked but could also be the result of some serious parasite problems. That snake may not be worth the time and effort that it takes to treat and rehabilitate it. All of the others can likely be rehabilitated if parasites are their primary health problem and they are treated for them. The lab work and treatment for these snakes will probably cost as much as you could have spent to buy healthy captive born snakes.

Good luck,

Jeff



>>I picked up these suris friday from an owner wanting to get into breeding suris cheaply and bought imports without looking them over. He kept the one in best health and gave me an all or nothing choice on taking the remainder. I took them since he was planning on freezing the rest. Any suggestions on getting these animals back to being healthy? Already have a vet appt, giving them baths to help with the retained sheds. and not going to feed them till they look adequately hydrated and then it will be small meals. Now for the pictures.....

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>>Of the ones I have, this one is probably in the best condition. Other than a rough spot on the back of the neck. Any ideas on what it is. My guess was a wound that is healing.

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>>Close up of the rough spot.

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