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mikebrown Senior Member Joined: 30 Jun 2005 No. of posts: 95  View other posts by mikebrown |
Posted: 19 May 2007 Can anyone tell me what is wrong with my pet Corn Smake? During the last few weeks it has developed a huge bulge towards the back of its body. It definitely isn't fresh food. Many Thanks, Mike Mike Brown Merseyside ARG |
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herpvet Member Joined: 30 Oct 2006 No. of posts: 30 View other posts by herpvet |
Posted: 23 May 2007 Hi Mike, I have to urge you to get your snake to a vet. Trying to guess a diagnosis, sight unseen (or even from pictures) is very unreliable, and potentially endangering your snake. It needs professional assessment and where appropriate, suitable further diagnostic tests. I hope you can get him/her sorted out. Bruce Maclean, Bird & Exotic Animal Veterinary Services. |
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darlington_gcn Member Joined: 07 Mar 2007 No. of posts: 39 View other posts by darlington_gcn |
Posted: 24 May 2007 i agree with taken to the vets - is there a chance she is pregnant? the eggs do make the end of the snake swell. best to get a vet to check it out but could you post a piccy as i would be interested - i have 2 corn snakes (one female who has been pregnant twice) Working on a 12 month conservation project with Durham Wildlife Trust and Darlington Borough Council on Great Crested Newts. Any help/advice appreciated - rjackson@durhamwt.co.uk |
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mikebrown Senior Member Joined: 30 Jun 2005 No. of posts: 95 View other posts by mikebrown |
Posted: 25 May 2007 Hi Many thanks for the comments. Unfortunately, I don't seem to be able to post pictures on this site, but I don't think pregnancy is the cause as there has been no male near her for a long time! Mike Brown
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Alan Hyde Senior Member Joined: 17 Apr 2003 No. of posts: 1416  View other posts by Alan Hyde |
Posted: 26 May 2007 Hi Mike, It is really common for corns to develop lumps in the lower third of their body. These lumps are usually harmless and the snake will live its usual life unaffected. But as said above, Still get your snake checked out by a vet. Cheers, Al O-> O+> |
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