Prolapse "reversing" by inversion

[solar 17]

Prolapse in GTP's l feel is becoming more common obviously as they become more common but imo its happening more often as new and some older owners try to push the size thing along a bit by feeding oversize food items [generally rats].
l have treated quite a few for other owners generally in a panic out of normal hours and l readily concede there is not a lot of time before permanant damage can happen due due strangulation of the bowel by the cloaca muscle.
This treatment which l have now used many times inverting [hanging upside down] preferrably in a bath or large basin or trough with warm water running and just gently massaging the bowel back in.
ln most prolapses this only takes a matter of seconds and for bad ones 10-15 mins and anyone can perform this.
Last week l reversed a 150mm/6" prolapse on a RBB that had been runover by a motorbike, mind you l tube any any vens first, to make this look and sound a bit easier l have uploaded a video or at least [Sara][thankyou] did it for me
YouTube - Prolapse 'Reversing'
cheers solar 17 [Baden]

 

[Snakeluvver2]

Mate, nothing short of amazing video!
That was great! It seemed a bit rough at first but as you said it looked like it wasnt in discomfort.

You should think about doing some types of videos, tube feeding, assist feeding, tubing vens etc etc.

 

[Pinoy]

Fascinating!
Thanks for showing us

Once a snake has prolapsed, is it something that will continue to happen?
Or is it something that should stop once rectified and feeding sizes decreased?

Also, agree with Jannico about other helpful vids

 

[sara_sabian]

Mate, nothing short of amazing video!
That was great! It seemed a bit rough at first but as you said it looked like it wasnt in discomfort.

You should think about doing some types of videos, tube feeding, assist feeding, tubing vens etc etc.

I recorded the video for Baden and the snake was totally relaxed during and after the procedure, I was pretty impressed, she showed no distress at all and honestly seemed more interested in what and who else was in the room at the time

 

[Pinoy]

Beautiful snake Sara

Snake definitely didn't looked to fussed about the procedure.

 

[Wild~Touch]

Prolapse in GTP's l feel is becoming more common obviously as they become more common but imo its happening more often as new and some older owners try to push the size thing along a bit by feeding oversize food items [generally rats].
l have treated quite a few for other owners generally in a panic out of normal hours and l readily concede there is not a lot of time before permanant damage can happen due due strangulation of the bowel by the cloaca muscle.
This treatment which l have now used many times inverting [hanging upside down] preferrably in a bath or large basin or trough with warm water running and just gently massaging the bowel back in.
ln most prolapses this only takes a matter of seconds and for bad ones 10-15 mins and anyone can perform this.
Last week l reversed a 150mm/6" prolapse on a RBB that had been runover by a motorbike, mind you l tube any any vens first, to make this look and sound a bit easier l have uploaded a video or at least [Sara][thankyou] did it for me
YouTube - Prolapse 'Reversing'
cheers solar 17 [Baden]

Thank you Baden,

Very informative, it seems time is the essence, don't hesitate, work quickly and gently to put everything back where it belongs.

Not ... just stuff it back in the hole

Cheers
Sandee

 

[Snake Catcher Victoria]

well done, hope to see more vids like this in the future,
i never thought of hanging them upside down and letting gravity do some of the work.

 

[Kurto]

Hi Baden,

thanks for the video. Great information as usual!

Just quickly, out of the greens (or others) you have re-inserted, how many have prolapsed again within the short term (if ever)?

 

[sara_sabian]

Beautiful snake Sara

Snake definitely didn't looked to fussed about the procedure.

Not my snake. Just the camera. It was very interesting to see and I'm glad Baden let me tag along for the experience.

 

[hypochondroac]

Very Interesting!

 

[abnrmal91]

Good video. It's not something you would want to have to do, but it's definitely good to know how.


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[Bryce]

Brilliant Baden!

 

[smeejason]

As usual awesome info Baden. Thanks for spending the time guys and getting up on here.

 

[Bez84]

Bloody brilliant, we need more information like this out there, the knowledge learned by the experienced needs to be passed down and a video sure beats words on a page...

 

[SamNabz]

Very interesting video Baden, thanks for sharing.

I also agree that more videos like this should be made and uploaded for all to see and learn from.

Hopefully you (and others) take this into consideration and continue to make some videos

Cheers, Sam

 

[87batesy]

Wow thats awesome info!!!

My mate recently squashed my abitions of one day owning a GTP with words about prolapse.

But after that video im not as scared of the whole prolapse thing.

How much pressure do you apply, from the looks of that video a fair bit. I was under the impression GTP where very fragile pythons

P.s. forgive me im a bit of a Noob

 

[Darkhorse]

That's a really great video Baden. It was so interesting to see that although it looked as though it needed quite a firm massage, the GTP looked totally unconcerned. Thanks for a very informative video.

 

[abnrmal91]

Anyway to get it as a sticky in Herp Help

 

[ramzee86]

Wow! that was perfect! Thanks a lot!

 

[hugsta]

Fascinating!
Thanks for showing us

Once a snake has prolapsed, is it something that will continue to happen?
Or is it something that should stop once rectified and feeding sizes decreased?

Also, agree with Jannico about other helpful vids

A prolapse can continue to happen, it is more common in hatchies than adults though. If it continues a suture can be made to retain the bowel and should only be done by an experienced vet. If your animal has suffered a prolapse you should stop feeding for while to allow the area to heal and restrenghten. Small feeds would then be recommended until the snake has had several good bowel movements and you could then return to a normal feeding regime.