when snake meets whipper snipper

[Helikaon]

This poor bugger got sent over to me after a person said they accidently hit it with the whipper snipper. I am still a little worried about it, but it came back together pretty well. atleast its a reptile and wont need to eat for a while. the carer picked it up today so i will know more in a week when she brings it back. sorry about the second pick my camera battery died and my phone camera sucks so its blury. its a coastal carpet by the way.

 

[Cold-B-Hearts]

aww makes me feel so sad.

 

[shell477]

aawww poor thing!

 

[Snakewoman]

Aww, poor thing I hope it'll be ok.

 

[Snake Catcher Victoria]

Nasty injury, hope it heals up ok.

 

[Helikaon]

well it woke up beautifully, and was acting normal enough. it will all depend on whether it heals and weather the oesophagus is useable in the future

 

[souldoubt]

its nice to see they were concerned enough to bring it over to you!

 

[Darlyn]

Does anyone have have any idea on the prognosis for an injury like this.
I think if I found a snake with a wound like that my first thought would be to euthanase it.

 

[Helikaon]

prognosis isnt to bad, but it all depends. The oesophogeal lining heals well. if it is refrained from eating anything large and given time to heal it should be fine.

 

[Snake Catcher Victoria]

Ive seen them recover from severe degloving injuries but the site was well
and truely irrigated with saline and infection had to be controlled.
If no internal injuries and stress levels are kept down you can give it a 50/50 chance.
jmo

 

[Darlyn]

prognosis isnt to bad, but it all depends. The oesophogeal lining heals well. if it is refrained from eating anything large and given time to heal it should be fine.

Wow, that's pretty amazing, once it's healed are there any feeding probs?

It also makes me wonder at their healing capabilities because that is a large wound on a small animal.

 

[Renenet]

I once spoke to a wildlife carer specialising in reptiles and he told me some amazing stories about snakes and lizards recovering from whipper-snipper injuries. Hope this one recovers too.

 

[Snakeluvver2]

Now do you not see a carpet python :S?
I mean if you don't see a whipsnake or a CTS in the grass that's pretty understandable but a carpet?

 

[Snake Catcher Victoria]

http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/australian-snakes-37/snake-injury-113875/
similar injury in this thread

 

[Helikaon]

its only a small bugger probably about a metre long

 

[whyme]

Good onya pal. Looks like you did a great job! hope it pulls through.

 

[Darkhorse]

Crap Gaz... did that one come in today?
Will it be there tomorrow if I get in?

 

[Helikaon]

Crap Gaz... did that one come in today?
Will it be there tomorrow if I get in?

mm yeah clinic other side of town dropped it over. was supposed to be picked up by the carer this arvo, i gotta give her a call to let her know medication doses and the likes. Itll be back in soon for a recheck i am hoping she sees it drink, that would be great.

 

[kawasakirider]

Mate are you a fully qualified vet at 24? Good job

 

[Trouble]

great work, Gary! good the little guy recieved the better fate than most snakes in that situation. I hope he heals up nicely