my diamond pythons eyes have gone at least 2 or 3 mm back in his head hes bout year n a half and is well fed and heated i dont know what could be wrong.. and its pretty scary doesnt look normal at all.. it started with one eye bout a month ago now its both eyes i dont wether it is stress from moving him into a bigger enclosure or what.... any opions please!!!!!
there is something very wrong!
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Asharee133
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mate, im not trying to be a bitch but my best bet would be get to a vet
Bez84
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a pic would give us a better idea about what is happening.
syeph8
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dunno where you live man, but i agree with ash here. doesnt sound normal. even if his eating and behavior are normal i would still take him as soon as you can. as to what it is... could be dehydration? when was the last time you cleaned his water bowl? changed his water? other than that i am fresh out of ideas.
Obviously internet diagnoses are poor at best and a Vet will need to be seen.
It does sound like possible dehydration. A photo would help. Another way to check hydration is gently pinch the skin of the snake, it should snap back quickly like if you did it your own skin. If the fold stays up too long it is a sign of dehydration.
I would soak him in luke warm water to encourage drinking until you can get him to the Vet (which should be a matter of urgency).
It does sound like possible dehydration. A photo would help. Another way to check hydration is gently pinch the skin of the snake, it should snap back quickly like if you did it your own skin. If the fold stays up too long it is a sign of dehydration.
I would soak him in luke warm water to encourage drinking until you can get him to the Vet (which should be a matter of urgency).
GeckoJosh
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When I have had a netted die on me I noticed the eyes starting to sink the day before it passed, going to a vet would be my first priority if it was my snake.
Good luck Gex
Good luck Gex
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Pythoninfinite
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If the snake has mites they can accumulate under the skin around the eyes and give them a sunken appearance. Do you have mites in your collection? Small brown to black, pinhead sized critters which, if you smear them with a finger, leave a brownish smudge of blood (the snake's) on the surface. The snake will usually have a 'dusty' appearance due to the mite faeces on their scales, and it may spend a lot of time in its waterbowl.
They may be hard to see on a Diamond Python because of the pattern and colouring, but you'll see them crawling on the walls and floor of the enclosure.
J
They may be hard to see on a Diamond Python because of the pattern and colouring, but you'll see them crawling on the walls and floor of the enclosure.
J
It can also be indicative of an eye infection... Sunken eyes are a symptom general poor health so it's hard to find out what it is without going to a vet, it could be anything from simple dehydration to worms to mites to something quite serious. Best bet is to just keep her happy as you can and get her to a vet as soon as possible.
I the mean time, make sure she drinks plenty - the fact that the eyes sunk independently of eachother over such a length of time sort of leans away from the dehydration idea, but it can't hurt to keep her hydrated. Make sure her water is freshened up frequently - snakes are naturally wary of still water sources - next time you mist her enclosure make sure you make some sizable droplets on the wall near her, my snake prefers to suck these off the wall when she's feeling vulnerable around shedding as opposed to drinking out of her dish. I read in one of mike swan's books that this is because they are more sure of the droplets being fresh and parasite free.
Good luck with it man, i hope it all turns out ok - just go to the vet and they'll sort it out - try not to freak out in the mean time - though i know it's good to share the worry a bit
I the mean time, make sure she drinks plenty - the fact that the eyes sunk independently of eachother over such a length of time sort of leans away from the dehydration idea, but it can't hurt to keep her hydrated. Make sure her water is freshened up frequently - snakes are naturally wary of still water sources - next time you mist her enclosure make sure you make some sizable droplets on the wall near her, my snake prefers to suck these off the wall when she's feeling vulnerable around shedding as opposed to drinking out of her dish. I read in one of mike swan's books that this is because they are more sure of the droplets being fresh and parasite free.
Good luck with it man, i hope it all turns out ok - just go to the vet and they'll sort it out - try not to freak out in the mean time - though i know it's good to share the worry a bit
syeph8
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It can also be indicative of an eye infection... Sunken eyes are a symptom general poor health so it's hard to find out what it is without going to a vet, it could be anything from simple dehydration to worms to mites to something quite serious. Best bet is to just keep her happy as you can and get her to a vet as soon as possible.
I the mean time, make sure she drinks plenty - the fact that the eyes sunk independently of eachother over such a length of time sort of leans away from the dehydration idea, but it can't hurt to keep her hydrated. Make sure her water is freshened up frequently - snakes are naturally wary of still water sources - next time you mist her enclosure make sure you make some sizable droplets on the wall near her, my snake prefers to suck these off the wall when she's feeling vulnerable around shedding as opposed to drinking out of her dish. I read in one of mike swan's books that this is because they are more sure of the droplets being fresh and parasite free.
Good luck with it man, i hope it all turns out ok - just go to the vet and they'll sort it out - try not to freak out in the mean time - though i know it's good to share the worry a bit
didnt read properly, yes if they went at different times it is most likely not dehydration. good call bobby. Either way, should be at the vet by now or at least booked in for later today. how sunken is sunken? i would like to see pics and hear what the vet said if that is alright? either PM or post on here. As bobby said, still make sure hydration is maintained, try the droplet trick (my preferred method of getting my snakes to drink) and also soak him and mist him. if mites is the problem, this may also aid in diagnoisis and treatment.
its mites im 100%% i got him booked for the vet this arvo.... but now im so stressed!! i have no idea how he got them cause he is well looked after and the cage is cleaned all the time... but even worst what if its got through my whole collection!!!!!! womas bhps n jungles!!!!!! is it just a simple spray for them or injections for all i guess ill find out this arvo.. im sure iv handled him in the past month and handled one of my other ones... efffn hell!
Jdsixtyone
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It happens when they are dehydrated. Give him a bath..hopefully that might clear him up (but still take him to the vet to get a check up).
Cheers,
Jordy
Cheers,
Jordy
ShaunMorelia
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get some Top of Decent, and follow instructions on all snakes and enclosures.
Mites can come a number of places, do you get your snakes out and let them wander around your home/laounge etc, do you let them have a "walk" outside? all these places can harbour mites.
Mites can come a number of places, do you get your snakes out and let them wander around your home/laounge etc, do you let them have a "walk" outside? all these places can harbour mites.
beeman
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There is a high chance that you have them through the rest of your critters!
Have you bought or handled any other snakes apart from your own in the last few months?
Have you bought or handled any other snakes apart from your own in the last few months?
syeph8
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dont have any experience with mites myself (Thank bloody god) but i know that it spreads like wildfire and as the potential to be VERY serious. im sure there are threads about how to treat it up on this forum. take a deep breath and get to cleaning, everything others will be able to give you advice on what to use i'm sure. i have heard thorough bleach and water wash, then insect spray then up temps to 40 degrees for a week will kill em all, then give it another bleach and water wash to get everything all good again.... again havnt gone through this so dont know how effective it is. just thought id get the ball rolling with ideas
don't stress man - mites are easier to cure than the other gory stuff that can inflict our poor snakeys - just be really meticulous with the treatment and always be checking. Whenever i get mine out I always do a subconcious scan - helps to have a magnifying glass of some sort (picked one up at the expo for like 1 buck.) you'll just have to be treating both your snake and cage repeatedly till they go.... You can deal with it with sprays (unless she's developed some other health issues as a result.)
Good luck, Tell us how it works out
Good luck, Tell us how it works out
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