pics of my dead corn... ideas? - Page 3

daddy and son · 10-22-11, 06:55 PM

Thanks everyone! The breeder I got it from is a herpetologist and wants to do an autopsy on it. That's why he asked me to freeze it til he can get it from me. based on the pics above, it looked like a pinkie mouse. And yeah, I thawed 3, for about 4 hrs in warm water. They were almost warm to the touch and very pliable, so I'm sure they were well thawed. Once he does the autopsy, and we get the undigested food, I'll look at it and see what I have for sure.

**millertime89** · 10-22-11, 07:06 PM

sounds good, keep us posted.

**lady_bug87** · 10-22-11, 07:14 PM

and if it turns out to be a rat pup then take it to the store and raise serious hell

daddy and son · 10-22-11, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lady_bug87

and if it turns out to be a rat pup then take it to the store and raise serious hell

OH YEAH! You can bet on that one.

**millertime89** · 10-22-11, 07:21 PM

how's your son taking it?

**lady_bug87** · 10-22-11, 07:26 PM

but seriously if that is the case or if the pink was really big and it should have been classified as a fuzzy please dont blame yourself, especially if its a large pink or even a fuzzy that was mislabeled

daddy and son · 10-22-11, 07:30 PM

Thanks Lady.
Daniel's doing pretty well with it. He was upset, but I promised him we'll get a new one soon. Plus he still has the other 2 to take care of. For a 7 year old, he's pretty mature.

**lady_bug87** · 10-22-11, 07:34 PM

sounds like it, sometimes things just happen if you buy feeders from the same place in the future do a size check while you're in the store, if something seems off, question it if they wont listen then swap out the one you don't like and ask for a new one

daddy and son · 10-22-11, 07:39 PM

I have an idea if anyone is willing to let me do it. I have some pics I took earlier today of all 3 snakes. They're on my dumb phone (as opposed to a smart phone) I can't get them to my computer, but if anyone can receive a text then post the pics, I can text it to you. Send me a PM with your cell # to text to. Thanks!

**millertime89** · 10-22-11, 07:47 PM

that's good, let him help decide what to get next, go to an expo and give him a price and tell him to find something he likes under that price, just make sure you talk with the breeder to make sure its something you guys can manage. You can find all sorts of cool looking corns and other colubrids for good prices (don't be afraid to haggle a bit) and healthy, high quality ball pythons for cheap.

Snakefood · 10-22-11, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by daddy and son

Thanks Lady.
Daniel's doing pretty well with it. He was upset, but I promised him we'll get a new one soon. Plus he still has the other 2 to take care of. For a 7 year old, he's pretty mature.

That's good to hear, I'm glad he's working through the loss!!

**millertime89** · 10-22-11, 08:00 PM

here's a couple more he sent me. They're so tiny and cute! The first one is the one that died.

totheend · 10-22-11, 08:16 PM

I think that the food item may have been a little on the large size. But....it is hard to tell too when it isn't down all the way. I don't think that is what killed him though. Usually if a snake can get it in their mouth, they can get it down no problem. But, if too large, they will regurge.

Sometimes things happen. Snakes are not like other animals. If they are sick, you often don't know until it is too late.

So sorry for your loss.

alessia55 · 10-22-11, 08:33 PM

So sorry for your loss. I hope you figure out what was the real cause of it soon. I'm glad your son is handling it well. If it's the prey size that killed the little snake, I really hope the pet store owns up to it. Best of luck to you... And please keep us posted.

kernel · 10-22-11, 08:34 PM

I was thinking the same thing as totheend.