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Katee
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 31/07/2011 : 16:23:47
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| hi i was just wondering if anyone knows anything about hognose's skin as i have a juvenille hognose male who is suffering from patches of scales which look like there rotting or dying? hoping someone could help me as i have two other snakes and wouldnt want them to end up with the same problem! :s |
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Gmac
Grumpy Scotsman
United Kingdom
155 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2011 : 17:09:35
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| some photos would help. Also makes trying to describe it easier. My first thought is either shed or scale rot but without photos cant say either way im afraid. |
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LouiseB
Yearling Hoggie
United Kingdom
624 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2011 : 12:22:37
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| Yes, I was thinking scale rot, but if you can give us a bit more info we'll be better able to help. |
1.0.0. Western hognose (Baldrick)
0.1.0. Amel bloodred corn snake (Cornflake)
R.I.P. Bob (Western hognose) |
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Katee
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
5 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2011 : 19:28:34
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| cheers! ill try and get a good picture of them soon, i did think scale rot but they have appeared over a couple of months now, hes had shedding problems and thought id wait until his next shed and see what hes like after that :) |
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Gmac
Grumpy Scotsman
United Kingdom
155 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2011 : 19:53:15
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| If it is scale rot, its best not to leave it to long before getting it looked at it will only get worse without any treatment. That is if it is scale rot. |
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LouiseB
Yearling Hoggie
United Kingdom
624 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2011 : 09:17:55
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| There is a possibility that it's some bits of retained shed, in which case you could try soaking him in some warm water, or you could use Shed-Ease. But if it's scale rot that wouldn't help, so best to get a diagnosis asap. Do you have a vet or good reptile shop near you that could have a look at him? |
1.0.0. Western hognose (Baldrick)
0.1.0. Amel bloodred corn snake (Cornflake)
R.I.P. Bob (Western hognose) |
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Katee
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
5 Posts |
Posted - 02/10/2011 : 22:01:31
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| it isnt scale rot, but im having trouble finding a good reptile vet within the area |
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Kehhlyr
Hognose Admin
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Posted - 03/10/2011 : 00:12:27
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Either of these near you??
Holly House
468 Street Lane
Leeds
West Yorks
LS17 6HA
0113 236 9030
Andy Forsyth and Matt Brash at
Battleflatts
38, The Village
Strensall
York
YO32 5XR
Tel: 01904 490055
www.battleflatts.co.uk |
-=Kehhlyr - The Resident Loon
SOME OF MY ANIMALS
 
 
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LouiseB
Yearling Hoggie
United Kingdom
624 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2011 : 09:36:14
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Just to add to that, Matt Brash is no longer at the Battle Flatts practice, he has gone off to be full-time zoo vet at Flamingo Land apparently! They have a new guy now who I saw recently and seems very knowledgable, although I can't remember his name...
It is a bit of a worry that it's been two months since your original post, and the problem is still there. I don't want to sound critical, but you really do need to get this seen to as soon as possible. Has it got worse or stayed the same? Whereabouts in the UK are you so we can possibly suggest a vet? |
1.0.0. Western hognose (Baldrick)
0.1.0. Amel bloodred corn snake (Cornflake)
R.I.P. Bob (Western hognose) |
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