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by TheFifthDay on March 28, 2009
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Hey guys,
I got a Coluber c. flaviventris about 3 weeks ago.
It's eaten 2 rat pinkies and 2 five lined skinks, and seems really healthy.
Today I noticed about 7 or 8 brownish-black things in it's mouth. I got one of them out, and it was alive.
They look like tiny leaches.
Does anyone know what this could be? Should I worry?
I am going to get all of them out ASAP, since they aren't attatched very well.
Thanks in advance,
Jon Short
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by theemojohnm on March 28, 2009
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Jon, I am at home for the weekend. Shoot me an email if you want. Is the snake acting lethargic or otherwise ill?
A few things come to mind, but that is a bit vague. Any possibility you could get a picture of one of these parasites? I would try to isolate this animal from the collection, as you never want to take chances with any parasite spreading anything.
Email me if you get a chance.
Take Care,
-John Mendrola.
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by TheFifthDay on March 28, 2009
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John, I sent you an e-mail and I'm sending you another one with some pictures soon.
I got some pictures of one, but 4 or 5 of the little things went down right around and in the throat.
Jon Short
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by Rob_Carmichael on March 28, 2009
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If you are feeding live lizards, you run a very real chance that your snake has parasites. A round of panacur normally does the job but I would recommend having a vet check it out and treat accordingly. Once you actually start seeing the larvae/worms, the parasitic cycle is taking a full turn. Keep a close eye on weight loss and make sure the animal is well hydrated in the mean time.
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by TheFifthDay on March 28, 2009
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Since I don't have a full time job I don't have the money to take it to a reptile vet.
I might have enough money to buy medication.
I'll put the picture up on my profile picture so everyone can see the size and everything.
Thanks again,
Jon Short
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by pictigaster1 on March 28, 2009
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Ivamec has some success but can be dangerous to use If they are tongue worms they are rare and about impossible to cure.
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