Hello Cornsnake Herpers, I have a lavender female cornsnake i just noticed last night that she prolapsed is there anything i can do i have her in i tub filled with water so it dosent dry out can any help would really be appreciated.
Snakemandave
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prolaps
snakemandave
Sep 23, 2009 10:41 AM
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DMong
Sep 23, 2009 11:12 AM
I would try to find a good KNOWLEDGEABLE reptile vet, and get it looked at ASAP!
But unfortunately, reptile experienced vets can be very few and far between.Keeping it moist until it gets looked at(soon) is a very good move on your part.
I wouldn't breed that animal any more in the future either, even if she does make a recovery from this.
~Doug
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"Better to be silent and thought a fool, than to open mouth and remove any doubt!"
tspuckler
Sep 23, 2009 01:46 PM
A long-established and often effective measure that you can take is to place the afflicted animal in a shallow bath of sugar water. The amount of sugar is not very important – go with 1 tablespoon per 3 ounces of water if you prefer to measure. The sugar will draw fluids from the cloaca, allowing the animal to withdraw the organ. You can assist with a Vaseline-coated cotton swab. I've also heard of people putting sugar directly on the affected organ.
Good luck!
Tim
