Why has my Diamond Python's eyes turned green?

[Gaz67]

I just wanted to update. The results arrived this evening from the vet for the current problem. She has septicaemia. I take her in tomorrow. She will be sedated while they take a further sample from her eyes and clean them. Antibiotics for the septicaemia. Further investigations due to being aneamic and other abnormal blood work.

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[Bushman]

Thanks for the update. It's good to hear that they've identified and started treatment on her current health issues. Professional specialist reptile veterinary treatment is certainly your best option in a case such as this.

 

[Trimeresurus]

I feel sorry that this snake has to continue to be kept alive.

 

[Gaz67]

I feel sorry when people are being judgemental. If any vet thought that euthensaia was the best option then i would go with it. At this time they all say that we should try to find the underlying problem. If we can, and it is cured...she will be well. If it is not curable i will put her down. I am responsible and take the advice of my reptile specialists. Do you?

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[Performa]

Well said Gaz67. I feel sorry for those reptiles that dont have keepers that try all avenues to find cures and treat illnesses. Its always a easy option just to euthanasia

 

[Trimeresurus]

I feel sorry when people are being judgemental. If any vet thought that euthensaia was the best option then i would go with it. At this time they all say that we should try to find the underlying problem. If we can, and it is cured...she will be well. If it is not curable i will put her down. I am responsible and take the advice of my reptile specialists. Do you?

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Well said Gaz67. I feel sorry for those reptiles that dont have keepers that try all avenues to find cures and treat illnesses. Its always a easy option just to euthanasia

Too often I see pets kept alive that are suffering simply because the owners don't want to let them go. Euthanasia isn't the easy option, you don't just kill it off out of inconvenience, the animals don't understand what's going on, they're just in constant pain and discomfort not knowing they may pull through it.

Gaz67 I do applaud you on trying, this is just the way I see it.

 

[caliherp]

First off im sorry you and your snake are going through this. Second I commend you for dishing out all this money to figure out and treat this snakes problems. I also wanted to thank you for being so open and willing to update us on everything that is going on. I encourage you to keep us updated, as this is the first time I have seen this problem and id like to know everything I can about it. Im curious to see how the meds will effect the snake and its condition. I am also concerned about the snakes strength and ability to recover. We will see how it goes in good time. Again thank you for being so open and willing to divulge the information. I hope the snake pulls through.


Regards, Patrick

 

[littlemay]

I just wanted to update. The results arrived this evening from the vet for the current problem. She has septicaemia. I take her in tomorrow. She will be sedated while they take a further sample from her eyes and clean them. Antibiotics for the septicaemia. Further investigations due to being aneamic and other abnormal blood work.

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What antibiotics are they going with for the septicemia?

 

[Pythoninfinite]

Interesting discussion, and a commendable amount of care and concern you are showing. It may sound a bit cold-hearted, but I believe that persisting with the investigation of this snake's condition, quite apart from the concern for the individual animal, is important for future reference, and may contribute significantly to our understanding of any final and conclusive diagnosis, and treatment possibilities. To simply go for the euthanasia option without trying to find what is causing the problem may alleviate the discomfort of this individual animal, but precludes the chance to learn potentially significant information from this case.

I'm sure from what I read here that if the animal was in desperate and immediate distress, that the OP would take whatever course of action was recommended by the consulting veterinarian.

Jamie

 

[NicG]

It may sound a bit cold-hearted, but I believe that persisting with the investigation of this snake's condition, quite apart from the concern for the individual animal, is important for future reference, and may contribute significantly to our understanding of any final and conclusive diagnosis, and treatment possibilities.

I concur. A conclusive resolution here may help other keepers (and their animals) in the future, especially with such an obvious symptom.

 

[champagne]

Thank you for posting this a lot of people hide these sort of things not wanting or people to know especially when it comes to a snake dying of symptoms similar to sunshine virus. I think everyone should try to treat diseases and infections, so that it can improve diagnosis techniques and treatment. I also think every reptile that dies should also have a necropsy done.

 

[Darlyn]

How is she going?

 

[caliherp]

Any updates?

 

[Gaz67]

Sorry, this time of year is very busy for me. Very long hours at work. She was diagnosed with septicaemia. She has improved considerably due to systemic antibiotics and she resumed eating. Her eyes are clear again. The vet said that he thinks she is just a 'bad snake' as he put it. He said in the wild natural selection would have killed her but due to being captive and having access to vet care, she has survived. Survival of the fittest and all that. However, she is still pre leukemic. Should she become leukemic I will put her down. But right now her quality of life is quite good.

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[andynic07]

Sorry, this time of year is very busy for me. Very long hours at work. She was diagnosed with septicaemia. She has improved considerably due to systemic antibiotics and she resumed eating. Her eyes are clear again. The vet said that he thinks she is just a 'bad snake' as he put it. He said in the wild natural selection would have killed her but due to being captive and having access to vet care, she has survived. Survival of the fittest and all that. However, she is still pre leukemic. Should she become leukemic I will put her down. But right now her quality of life is quite good.

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Firstly , I am glad your snake is on the mend but I have a question. I do not know a lot about reptile illness or septicaemia either but I was under the impression that it showed itself as bleeding under the belly scales. Did your snake also have this and can anyone else clarify this at all.

 

[Gaz67]

Yes she did have that also

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[andynic07]

Yes she did have that also

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Sorry I just read the whole thread and realise that you stated about the belly scales and even posted a picture.

 

[ellab1ack]

So how is it all going now?


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