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About two weeks ago I bought a 3 month old GTP from a breeder near me. After three days of having it, it rectal prolapsed on me twice. Fortunately as a vet student I have access to a great clinic. They ran a fecal and the snake is infested with coccidia, which i am treating it for. I love this snake, but I do not want to keep a non-health animal after such a large investment. The breeder is allowing me to return it for a full refund.
Are the problems I had common and harmless, or should I take the opprtunity to give him back and seek out a healthier breeder?

Thanks,
Baio

i would take the chance to return the animal and invest the money into a healthier animal/breeder. the person is doing the right thing by refunding your money. i know i have had ones die 48 hours after owning them and the breeder would not do anything.

i agree.. the dealer is doing the right thing, and i would return it if i could...

3rd it.
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Are you sure this animal was captive-bred? If it's infested as you describe, it sounds more like a wild-caught animal, or the breeder has a large problem in his/her collection. Good that they will refund you though.
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Lauren Madar
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