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Metal in a mouse...My Poor Festivus

Well just remember it's only been about two weeks.. You're just now getting to the time that you'd be feeding him if it had JUST been a regurge.. So even though he's making you nervous by refusing, he's not been off food long.
I would definitely keep the antibiotics going. The worry is still the injury right? I'm sure he'll eat for you once he feels better.
 
It is good to hear that Festivus is starting to do more of what was his regular practice prior to his accident.

It is, also, good that you have been able to see his tongue.
However, without a tongue, snakes can still eat. Only problem, without a tongue, is that they can't smell, for aroma particles, in the air but ... they can smell through their nose. So, could smell a prey item that is close.
Plus, the mechanics, of eating, do not require the tongue.
As for his not eating regardless, hopefully it is not that he has been put off eating mice, due to his experience, but ... other reasons, for not eating, could be that he still has a wee bit o' pain ... &/or I know that, any time after I have had surgery, my appetite went waaaaay down for awhile (so it could be that Festivus is experiencing that same thing). Course, his impending shed could have something to do with his lack of appetite (at this time) too.

Just give him time. Snakes can go a long time without food and, as long as his body condition remains pretty good, he is not in any immediate danger of starvation, etc.
I would keep with the recommended time, for his antibiotics, too.
Meanwhile ... My best thoughts, & wishes, remain with you & Festivus.
 
Hey Beth,
Festivus better appreciate all the worrying you're doing!;) Sounds like things are moving in the right direction. A shed after an injury is a good thing. It means his body is healing or trying to. I have a Fox snake that had been severely burned before I "stole" her from the pet store she was languishing in. To look at her, even now, you wouldn't think any animal could survive such damage. And yet she is a sweet, docile healthy creature. Remember reptiles are slow healers. That whole "cold blooded" thing is a great evolutionary niche but it has it's drawbacks. You're doing a great job. Take a deep breath and relax, he's going come out of this with flying colors. I have faith, in you as a caregiver and him as a patient.:)
Terri
 
Yes, definitely keep the antibiotics going. I know it's frustrating and you're probably sick and tired of it but it's for the best.

My horse was badly injured on his hoof (a GIANT cut almost all the way around) and his wrap needed to be changed every day and new sav had to be applied and antibiotics had to be given. He did NOT like this. When the treatments were almost up I got lazy an skipped a couple of doses here and there. He got an infection and it was like STRAIGHT back to square one again, only worse. That was the most frustrating time. Ever.

I highly recommend doing exactly as the vet recommended and staying with it. You'll thank yourself later when he's all back to normal ^_^. *hugs*!
 
The tubing makes giving meds alot easier. The vet said to keep him on the meds "about 3 weeks"...so as much as both Festy and I hate it, he's on meds until Friday morning, which is exactly 20 days after his injury. Halloween night and Saturday morning it would be impossible to medicate him at the exact time (I do it 9:30 am and pm so the levels in his blood are constant).

Things won't be completely ok til he eats, but it's getting better everyday. And I am listening and absorbing any and all suggestions and am grateful for them.

Thank you SO VERY MUCH for your love, support and good vibes showered on my boy and me. We appreciate it immensely.
 
I would feel exactly the same as you do now, your little man has the best mummy in the world looking after him, he should be greatful that you worry so much. Worrying means you care! Just remember to take care of yourself as well or you will end up ill to. Then you will stress more and it will be a be an endless circle. *massive hugs*
 
Update:

He hasn't shed yet. He looks awful and has no energy at all.
No muscle tone.
His belly is caved in.
If he makes it through the shed I will offer him a pinky, maybe cut in half....
 
starsevol said:
Update:

He hasn't shed yet. He looks awful and has no energy at all.
No muscle tone.
His belly is caved in.
If he makes it through the shed I will offer him a pinky, maybe cut in half....
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That's not the update I was hoping for. :(

I've noticed that sometimes when they're in shed, corns will seem to have reduced muscle tone. Hopefully that's what's going on.

I really hope he makes it.
 
Hang in there. Sometimes these things take time. Like Roy said, I'm sure he's just getting ready to shed. I'll be praying for you both.
 
He last ate 26 days ago.
His body feels limp when I pick him up, then he starts to move.

I'm scared....

I just hope he gets past this shed...
 
Awwww, I was hoping to open this and hear that he was back to normal...

I'm sorry you have to go through this... I'm pulling for you and festivus...
 
We're rooting for Festivus too and hoping for some more positive news once he sheds!

I have a few corns that are quite limp and lethargic when they are in shed, (and others that are fiesty), I can pick them up in the middle and they just hang there, doubled up, for a moment or two, so I'm hoping that's what's going on with him.

Sending more healing thoughts your way! :)
 
I'm sorry you're still having to worry, Beth. I'd hoped he'd be looking definitively better. Like everyone else, I hope it's just the shed, and him reacting oddly to it since he's been injured and convalescing. *hugs* and prayers from me.
 
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