Snakey sure is a pretty color. How old do snakes live in captivity?
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Snakey sure is a pretty color. How old do snakes live in captivity?
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The oldest living corn snake I've heard of was 24...I think 16-18 is more typical. So Snakey is certainly a senior citizen!
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Snakemama, how is your guest doing with his medication? Does his wound look better?
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He's doing great! I think it's a little too cold for him right now, I need to ask my sister in law if she has any extra heaters. He came to me with a heat lamp, but I'm afraid it would dry out his skin, plus I worry that the cats would knock it over and start a fire.
The wound and the stitches are looking quite nice.I'm always amazed at seeing scales sutured through, but it looks nice and smooth and like it's starting ot heal. Snakes heal S L O W L Y, so I probably won't see much difference for a week or more, but for now no news is good news!
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Awww, how nice! Glad he is doing well!Originally Posted by snakemama
He's doing great! I think it's a little too cold for him right now, I need to ask my sister in law if she has any extra heaters. He came to me with a heat lamp, but I'm afraid it would dry out his skin, plus I worry that the cats would knock it over and start a fire.
The wound and the stitches are looking quite nice.
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Quick update!
Snakey had his first ever frozen/thawed meal today. He's been eating live for 15+ years, so I wasn't sure he'd go for it, but he went for it immediately!
In the meantime, a few pics...
His sutures. The small black spot is of some concern, but it's staying the same size and not oozing or anything, so we're going to see what it looks like after he sheds.
Down the hatch!
Yes, that's a really small meal. I wanted to go easy on him since he's still healing, plus I'm worried about poop on his sutures!
He was looking for more after he finished that one. In a few days, I'll give him another.
He's such a good natured snake. Every time he sees me, I pry his mouth open and pour nasty tasting liquid into it. I wouldn't be so nice if I were him! He just takes his meds calmly like a good boy.
Last edited by snakemama; 04-05-2014 at 09:13 PM.
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