Could someone see if they may be able to give some hints. I'm in the country and don't have any experienced herp vets nearby:
A snake which appears to be a young Burmese (right now, a little smaller than an adult corn snake) was rescued and dropped off at the local pet store. (Apparently the scene wasn't too good - with multiple dead reptiles of varying species. No heat lamps. No water, etc.)
While I've met a few burms and loved them, I don't have experience with their care mainly due to not being set up for 20 foot snakes. (and long term, can't see myself being able to get adequately set up for such). I do have experience with several smaller species of snakes (Ball pythons, kingsnakes, etc.) Of course, I have access to the care sheets.
The burmese looks rough. Looks dehydrated. Many scars that appear that the feeder mice fought back. No signs of external parasites (mites, tics). Am trying not to bother it too much, but I didn't see any mouth rot. Don't know about feces yet.
There is also a skin condition which the rescuer is trying to get a good picture for me to post.
As the color is white with lemon and light orange splotches, figure he is probably captive bred.
For a couple of days plan to leave the burm is in an aquarium with heat lamp and water bowl and covered with paper so passer-bys don't bother it- figure that he needs to de-stress. We figure that after a few days will offer him small frozen/thawed mice as he's potentially mouse shy.
Any other suggestions ?
