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This little Bass Lake male hatched with a big open hole in this abdomen and had his intestines hanging out. (The cord did not close up properly evidently). I used a small probe and carefully pushed the intestines back into the hole and gently squeezed the opening shut as well as I could. I then used super glue to close the hole shut and held it there for about four or five minutes. Was not a fun process with a scared sh--less hatching trying to get away. Seemed to have worked however as he is doing well and I just gave him his first meal two days ago, which he eagerly took and held down.

Just about totally healed up!!!

Joe

Nice save!

Kerby...
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Life is like a bunch of fish in an aquarium....we all get along (bonding) until I want to eat you....and I do.

Thanks Kerby!!

Joe

Good job, Joe. I hope it does good for you.
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Thanks Ross. I actually was VERY concerned because I had promised a buddy a male, and this is the last of my bass lake animals and my only male.(downsizing sucks) The extra effort seemed worth it and I do think he will make it.

Joe

>>Thanks Ross. I actually was VERY concerned because I had promised a buddy a male, and this is the last of my bass lake animals and my only male.(downsizing sucks) The extra effort seemed worth it and I do think he will make it.
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>>Joe

That's good. I hope so too.
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Excellent job, "Buddy"!

You got Paul----he should be good to go. Keep your fingers crossed still.

Joe

Meant to say "you got it".

Joe, That is aw-some vet work. Better than a Vet actually. Wonder if he will shed ok. Hope so. That is using your head. The only thing else I think you could have done is give a couple shots of Batril for infection, but that is tricky, dosing these very small babies. But apparently yours didn't need it. So cool. Mike Bodner
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Thanks Mike!!! Quite the compliment. He seems to be doing well and actually did shed, and had a complete-no issue shed. He passed some feces from yolk stores and I am just waiting to see how the baby skink he ate digests. It was a very small meal and if that passes with no issues I think he is home free. I thought about the batryl, but like you said, a VERY VERY tiny amount would have to be given. I would have done so orally also, but seeing how a 500 gram snake gets .10 of a cc (injection rate), it would be just crazy measuring the amount for this snake. Thanks again bro.

Joe

Wow Joe you really are the man
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Doug L

LOL.. Thanks Doug. Just good old fashion street surgery. Used it MANY times on myself instead of forking over the bucks for the ER and stitches. I am sure you would have and could have done the same.

Joe

That's fantastic Joe! Glad to see it worked, and it's good info to have also, thanks!
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Disclaimer: I do keep several snakes in pairs, and some in groups. However I realize that things can go wrong, and I have to keep a close eye on those groups, to be sure they are not being adversely affected by these living conditions. Also if one happens to eat it's cagemate, it is 100% my fault, and I know the risks in advance!

What's wrong with using CAUTION?!?!?!
King Snakes! Who can make a better mouse trap?
~ Jorge Sierra www.SierraSnakes.com

Thanks Jorge. Thought some folks might want to put that one in the tool box.

Joe

That is just fantastic Joe!

Has it defecated successfully yet? Being a very small meal and two or more days, it should drop one anytime hopefully..

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

serpentinespecialties.webs.com

Thanks Doug. YEP-----he dropped a duece last night. Good to go!!!

Joe

That is great man! It sure does sound good to go bud...

That great save you made has gotta feel real rewarding.....

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

serpentinespecialties.webs.com

That's crazy. Good luck on long term success!
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Robyn@ ShipYourReptiles.com TheReptileReport.com

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Thanks Robyn!!!! Yeah, he actually took a poo after eating a small meal so I think he will probably make it!!

Joe