Hi, I need some help quick for my mussarana.For the past 2wks after he got lose and got stuck to a heater tape(I carefully removed him but he lost alot of ventral scales with no blood),he fed once more for me then his weight and girth almost overnite dwindled. So now I have him in a rubbermaid with plenty of moist substrate and humidity and water/w electrotize supplement by exo-terra. He has been very weak but he drinks the supplement in his water frequently. Any suggestions on how I can save my snake?
Thanx Hassan
p.s. you can email me too at hassan72@tmail.com
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severe dehydration/emaciation problem
bloodycoils72
Dec 10, 2005 12:34 PM
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joeysgreen
Dec 13, 2005 06:30 AM
Stuck to a heating pad?
If just dehydrated, but still drinking, I'd say home care is adequate.
Unfortunately your snake will continue to loose fluids from it's wounds/burns, infection can quickly turn systemic, and a large weight loss is further need for hospitalization.
Good luck with your snake, your DVM should be able to turn it around 
Ian
