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09-22-2006, 02:18 AM
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Injured Ball Python
I recieved a rescue ball python today and I am not sure what the problem is. A portion of her body is almost flat and she can about bend in both directions there. This would lead me to think that it was her back. However the animal shows no sign of parylization. She is a import and is a little thin, but the person whose care she was in said that he had had her for a little while and that she ate fine. I have a feeding card for her and if its correct then the problem has been present for a period of time. She is a juvenile and right before the body flattens the spine feels bumpy but it never feels broken.
Here are a couple pictures but it is hard to capture on camera the extent of the damage. I was wondering also if anyone had ever used a splint on a snake and if so any pointers. Thanks for your time.
[img=http://aycu05.webshots.com/image/3724/2004779989592390924_th.jpg][/url]
http://aycu05.webshots.com/image/372...2390924_rs.jpg
http://aycu06.webshots.com/image/288...1941718_rs.jpg
http://aycu23.webshots.com/image/598...8578395_rs.jpg
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09-22-2006, 02:56 AM
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I know this aint much help, but personally I would be taking the snake to a vet. That is the only way you are going to find out the full extent of that snakes problems.
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09-22-2006, 02:59 AM
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I've never seen anything like that... I've seen broken ribs, but it was nothing like that. Take it to a vet, get x-rays? I'm not sure what else to say.. Can she eat???
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09-22-2006, 04:22 AM
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I was told she eats fine. The animal acts like nothing is wrong, she moves around fine.
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09-22-2006, 08:40 AM
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This may sound weird, but iv seen a snake like that before. it was double jointed. The Brian Barczyck had it come out of one of his clutches, and the snake looked like about 3 inches of its back had been run flat by a bike tire. But that wasnt the case. come to find out, he went to check on it latter, and it was normal. ate fine and everything. and then a day or two passed, and pop! it was back to double jointed. as far as i know it is still alive and fine. Hopefully that is the case with your snake. if its broken back or ribs, then that may be harder to fix. good luck!
Michelle
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