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Hi all!

This t-neg Florida female looks impacted to me. She has a very obvious bulge in her midesection that resembles a meal, however it is not...because she has NOT eaten in almost two weeks. The lump feels very soft to the touch (unlike a solid meal)and the rest of her is beginning to appear somewhat thin. I've tried soaking her in warm water, for up to 2 hours, as well as massaging it, with no such luck. Does anyone have any suggestions or comments?

Thanks.

Micah

I think that could easily be swelling from intestinal/stomach bacteria. I personally would administer Flagyl(metronidazole) at a rate of at least 50mg./per kg. of body, then another follow-up dose in 10 days.

If you cannot do this yourself NOW!, I would STRONGLY recommend you see a qualified reptile vet ASAP to diagnose and treat this before it dies.

Good luck man,...that sucks!

~Doug
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"a snake in the grass is a GOOD thing"

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not per kg. of body...LOL!

geez!

~Doug
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"a snake in the grass is a GOOD thing"

my website -serpentinespecialties.webs.com

Thanks a lot! I'll let you know how things go.

Hope the snake pulls through and recovers!

~Doug
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"a snake in the grass is a GOOD thing"

my website -serpentinespecialties.webs.com

JFYI.....The snake's fine. It dropped a big deuce, and then ate a mouse a few days later.

Thanks again,

Micah