Medical Inquiry

[ssssnakeman]

Here is a copperhead that was bought to me today.
It has full movement but appears to have some damage to the lower half of it.
The skin seems to be very saggy and also stretched over the bones.
Im thinking it may have been hit by a car as the area seems to have been flattened as well.
Im hoping to get a reply from a vet but i realise how hard it is to make a diagnosis from a few pics.My plan is to let it settle for a while and then offer a mouse in a day or so.I figure if it eats and craps it might have a chance.
it may be possible the thing is starved but more likely ill have to put it down.Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated but im really wanting to get advice by an experienced herper.

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[chloethepython]

beautiful looking snake,hope it gets better sorry cant help you with the medical side.

[Magpie]

No experience with these things Baz, but although it is very emaciated, the scales do look very damaged, almost like a burn?
Like maybe it was stuck with it's back half exposed to the sun until it lost enough weight to get out?

[bylo]

It looks crook snakeman.
Does it attempt to strike at you or show signs of pain.
it looks like its been hit by a car to me .
wild reptiles are tough I would leave the food for from 4 to five days as wild animals are stressing at the best of times when caught and probably wont attempt to eat for a while

[ssssnakeman]

Very alert and would love to tag me.It is quick ,strikes well, uses its whole body to move,but seems to be not reacting to touch on some parts.

[xycom]

Don't muck around with it!
It sounds pretty crook, you can ring Wildlife Victoria and they will take care of it or let you know where to take it.
I would take it into care but I think I'm on the opposite side of town (Melton) and I'd have to get it back for release.
It's illegal to keep injured wildlife unless you're a shelter or a registered carer.
Wildlife Victoria should be able to put you on to someone!

Phone: 0500 540 000

http://www.wildlifevictoria.org.au/

[MDPython]

Originally Posted by xycom

Don't muck around with it!

Pretty sure he knows what hes doing......

Goodluck with it Baz.

[nook171]

xycom baz is a qualifyed snake handler so i think he can deal with it

[moosenoose]

Well, the best bit is its in bloody good hands! Good luck Bazz

[MrBredli]

Wildlife Victoria: Hello, may i help you.
Baz: Yeah g'day mate, it's Baz here, i've got a crook snake mate, could you get someone to come and pick it up?
Wildlife Victoria: Sure Baz, let me just grab Baz's phone number for you.

[cyclamen]

YAY @ BAZ
aint no other man but you baby

[Adam]

ROFLMAO with you MrBredli!!!! Thats priceless!!!

[Adam]

Flagulence??? Is that the right word?? They are a microscopic parasite treated with flagyl. I think. Looks damn sick!!

[Ramsayi]

Originally Posted by Adam

Flagulence??? Is that the right word?? They are a microscopic parasite treated with flagyl. I think. Looks damn sick!!

lol isnt that the stinky smell that comes from the back end?

[Adam]

Nah thats FLATULENCE!! LOL