ok I just got a rescue snake (who was under feed). When I got her (sunday) she was shedding so I didn't play with her. Well today she finally finished shedding, so I picked her up and noticed that her vent is red. I was told she layed 4 eggs I don't know how long ago, or if that is even the cause. Anyone have any ideas? I might take her to the vet tomorrow, just to make sure everything is ok. So any help/ideas would be great
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problem with vent?
mistysprouse
Oct 23, 2003 07:54 PM
Replies (4)
mistysprouse
Oct 23, 2003 10:15 PM
come on someone please tell me if this is normal and I am just freaking out for no reason, or if I really should be freaking out
pimp_n_python
Oct 23, 2003 10:58 PM
it could be a couple things
i would guess either a burn from the UTH or belly rot
i don't know if it looks like that after it lays eggs cause i've never bred any snakes b4 but i'll bet that doesn't happen when they lay eggs
take it to a vet tomarrow
good luck
mistysprouse
Oct 23, 2003 11:37 PM
so I just took her out again and it seems to be cleared mostly up, strange. the spurs (correct term?) seem to still be a little discolored. still think a trip to the vet will be good so I can have peace of mind
jmartin104
Oct 24, 2003 06:59 AM
Leave her alone for a couple of days. It could just be an irritation from the shed. The condition will most likely clear itself. You could also put a touch of Neosporin.
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