I purchased a snake I was told was a female Mexical Milk at the Atlanta show. I took her home, waited about ten days for her to poop (she didn't) and put her into burmation. About two weeks before i was to heat he back up, my son noticed that she had a swelling about two inches up from her vent. I when I raised the tempertature I hoped she would pass whatever it was, but no dice. I took the animal to the vet and she was rehydriated and given an enima (twice). It has been two weeks now and the lump is still there. My vet wants me to bring her in for x-rays and possible surgery.
Now here is where everyone will probably jump all over me. The snake cost $35.00, the vet bill was $57. We all know the snake is not worth much more than $100 as I do not know if she is a proven breeder or not. If I have to pay a vet for x-rays and surgery, I will never be able to recover the investment in this snake. I care for all my animals, but in business, you have to know when to cut your losses.
I have not fed this snake and she is lossing weight. I hate to feed her with the lump there.
What would YOU do?
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