Pasodama
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The snake's death could be from the toxic effects of the pest strip. Especially in an enclosed tote.
OTOH, over heating ("baking") could be another possible cause. We do not know how the snake was transported, etc. An enclosed tote does/can become hotter than outside temps. Even more so if sunlight is hitting the tote (thus, the reason that you should not allow direct sunlight to be hitting a non-insulated container, without cool pack/s, during hot weather). We also do not know if the snake was ever left in a vehicle without the AC running.
Although not a common thing, water intoxication/poisoning could have been another cause. Drinking too much water, at once (rather than slowly & over time), can cause an electrolyte imbalance. Especially in a dehydrated animal/person. Electrolyte imbalance can lead to certain negative conditions (to cells, &/or the heart, &/or the brain, &/or the lungs, etc.) and even, eventual/possible, death.
There are too many unknowns, as far as these three possibilities, husbandry, etc., to really know who is actually at fault.
A necropsy would, certainly, need to be done. Despite what has been said, there ~has~ to be a medical/veterinary/research facility that would perform a necropsy.
The downside is that the longer time goes by, prior to a necropsy being done, (even with refrigerated specimens) the harder it becomes to pinpoint a cause of death (due to too much deterioration/autolysis). So, "time is of the extreme essence" for a necropsy. Although, a proper preservation fluid (short term) can allow added time for a necropsy, with positive results, to be performed.
At this time, without more info/facts or a necropsy, I just do not see anything that can place definitive blame on either of the involved individuals. The actions of either party could have led to the cause of death.
However, that said, "Angel's" behavior sure does not lend much credence toward his claims/s nor for anything favorable to come his way.
OTOH, over heating ("baking") could be another possible cause. We do not know how the snake was transported, etc. An enclosed tote does/can become hotter than outside temps. Even more so if sunlight is hitting the tote (thus, the reason that you should not allow direct sunlight to be hitting a non-insulated container, without cool pack/s, during hot weather). We also do not know if the snake was ever left in a vehicle without the AC running.
Although not a common thing, water intoxication/poisoning could have been another cause. Drinking too much water, at once (rather than slowly & over time), can cause an electrolyte imbalance. Especially in a dehydrated animal/person. Electrolyte imbalance can lead to certain negative conditions (to cells, &/or the heart, &/or the brain, &/or the lungs, etc.) and even, eventual/possible, death.
There are too many unknowns, as far as these three possibilities, husbandry, etc., to really know who is actually at fault.
A necropsy would, certainly, need to be done. Despite what has been said, there ~has~ to be a medical/veterinary/research facility that would perform a necropsy.
The downside is that the longer time goes by, prior to a necropsy being done, (even with refrigerated specimens) the harder it becomes to pinpoint a cause of death (due to too much deterioration/autolysis). So, "time is of the extreme essence" for a necropsy. Although, a proper preservation fluid (short term) can allow added time for a necropsy, with positive results, to be performed.
At this time, without more info/facts or a necropsy, I just do not see anything that can place definitive blame on either of the involved individuals. The actions of either party could have led to the cause of death.
However, that said, "Angel's" behavior sure does not lend much credence toward his claims/s nor for anything favorable to come his way.
. Thank you!
