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[Jdsixtyone]

Ok in may(i think) my female BHP had a prolapse. I came home from school and saw it out again. I have no castor sugar so i was wondering what is the next best thing? I am going to give her a warm bath and keep her heated tonight. I feed her last night but she hasnt pooed yet. Any help is geatly appreciated.
Jordy

 

[Jdsixtyone]

No vets open now, and it just has come out even more.

 

[Mayhem]

any type of sugar will do for now, castor sugar is just a more refined sugar... white sugar or even raw sugar if you have it around - I've never had to deal with it before myself so hopefully someone else can give you better advice, but I would definately start with sugar.

 

[Jdsixtyone]

What about salt? Last time she had surgery.

 

[naledge]

Sugar baths worked wonders for my Ackie - didn't use caster sugar though, just dissolved normal sugar or plain water.

Not salt! It'll probably just irritate it a lot worse, sugar brings down swelling and irritation.

 

[Mayhem]

hopefully someone in your area can suggest a 24/7 reptile vet or an experienced keeper that has dealt with prolapse before to help you out. All the best with it mate.

 

[Mayhem]

definately not salt!!!!

 

[Jdsixtyone]

Lol i wasnt sure, i knew it would irretate. They are open only for emergencys. I think if i can take her
in the morning

 

[naledge]

Lol i wasnt sure, i knew it would irretate. They are open only for emergencys. I think if i can take her
in the morning

I'd consider a prolapse an emergency.

Keep an eye on her, if it gets any worse she needs a vet.

If it's still out I'd suggest a warm bath to help it go back in, don't try to force it in, let her do that - but if it's out for too long it could dry out and damage her.

 

[jinin]

Dont let it dry out, if it does only some vets can remove the organ but the survival chances are very low.

 

[Jdsixtyone]

you think its woth calling the vet?
I put her into the water it went massive now its coming in again. I will keep you guys updated.

 

[Jdsixtyone]

I know ill give it another 15 mins if not vet time for another surgery. (i hope not)

 

[wiz-fiz]

hope ur snakes ok.
and whats prolapse?
sorry 2 hijack ur thread.


Will

 

[Jdsixtyone]

O my goodness, it went back in!! woo

 

[chickensnake]

Good to hear snakemadness. Still take her to the vet tho

 

[Jdsixtyone]

Its when the bladder comes out cloaca.

hope ur snakes ok.
and whats prolapse?
sorry 2 hijack ur thread.


Will

 

[chickensnake]

hope ur snakes ok.
and whats prolapse?
sorry 2 hijack ur thread.


Will

A prolapse is where the internal organs fall out the butt

 

[jinin]

WELL DONE!!!! i bet your relieved! 8]. Reptile Cloacal Prolapse is when a section of tissue has become everted and is protruding out of the reptiles cloaca and vent.

 

[Jdsixtyone]

Do you think its worth it?

Good to hear snakemadness. Still take her to the vet tho

 

[Tsubakai]

That's good. Now you need to plan what to do to prevent it happening again probably in consult with a good herp vet.