Wc Gtp

[Malice]

i need some help with a WC GTP, any advice with these, its a baby, and seems to have some bumps on its back that isn't effecting the snake.. its about 16 inches right now. what are your guys opinions on wc gtp.. arfe they worth the trouble?

thanks

[Malice]

bump.. any advice help please.. and any preferances between GTP and Emerald Boas\

thanks

[TailsW/Scales]

Please tell me you haven't bought the snake.

If you have get it to a vet ASAP. The bumps could be anyting.

I would say, no. They're not worth it. A good portion of the time they die.

[PDXErik]

Out of curiosity, how much did you get it for, and where, exactly, are the bumps? (Popping late?)

[cedwards]

Well with wild caught if they have bumps then it is probably parasites in my opinion. So they are not worth your time and effort just to have it die on you later. If you already have it best of luck to you and hope it all works out.
Cheers
Chuck

[Malice]

I got the snake today. It cost me $290 with shipping. its approx 18 inches, looks horrible and really really needs alot of care, and be taken to the vet to get the parasites out of there. Hopefully everything will work out.. and if it work out in a couple of months ill have this girl lookin great! (Hopefully) its in shed right now, and looks horrible.. Any helpful comments or advice would be appreciated.

thanks



Well with wild caught if they have bumps then it is probably parasites in my opinion. So they are not worth your time and effort just to have it die on you later. If you already have it best of luck to you and hope it all works out.
Cheers
Chuck

[Brandon Osborne]

Tape worms. Very common with imports. Not much to worry about, but it's always best to rid any import of parasites to reduce the risk of stress related illnesses. Usually the only way to remove the worms is to make an inscision and squeeze or pull them out. Another reason to buy Captive Bred.

Good luck.
Brandon Osborne
Brandon Osborne Reptiles (http://www.brandonosbornereptiles.com)

[gonesnakee]

I sure hope you are practicing a strict quarantine for this specimen. If not you are putting everything you already have at risk. So far its cost you almost $300 for a sick snake. After the vet vist the snake will have cost $500-$600 & will still be sick, but will at least be getting treated. Hopefully all its ailments can be cured & it will feed & thrive after for you. Mind you a healthy CB one could have been bought for the $600 to begin with ;) Why even go there (WC)? Hardly worth it, at least someone is making an effort to help the snake anyway, kudos for that. Mark

[Brandon Osborne]

I agree. WC, let alone young chondros are not suitable for first time chondro owners. It's best to start with a documented CBB animal that's around a year or so old.

I do however, believe there is a place for wc animals, but these are in the hands of experienced and dedicated individuals. I have my fair share of successes and failures with imports.

Good luck and buy CBB.

Brandon Osborne
Brandon Osborne Reptiles (http://www.brandonosbornereptiles.com)