Woma Hatchling Issue, Please Help!!!

[marleehorne]

Hi everyone, I am having problems with my woma python and I am looking for some advice. After failing numerous times to hear from the breeder and still waiting for the vet to call back I am starting to really stress out! Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

I recently purchased my first woma hatchling at the Castle Hill Reptile Show but I have run into some problems. She is three months of age and was feeding successfully on fuzzy mice prior to her purchase (12th of February). I didn't get to take her home until a week later as the breeder wanted to hold her back due to a bad shed, she was also fed by the breeder in this week. It has been three weeks since she came home and has refused to eat (showing absolutely no interest what so ever). I noticed that she has a slight lump (very solid) near her rectum. At first I thought it was just food breaking down but now a week later it is still present. She is not as active as she was when she originally came home and now chooses to spend all her time inside her warm hide. In terms of cage specifications she is in a 30 x 20 hatchling cage with fine kritter krumble as substrate. Her temperature at the warm end is 30 degrees (34 degrees inside her hide) and the cool end is 26 degrees. Her cage is inside a terrarium with a heat mat controlled by a thermostat.

 

[PieBald]

Its probally compacted, dont quote me on it... did you buy from a reputable breeder???? And if you can try and post a picture.

 

[PythonLegs]

Turn the heat up 33-35, try getting her to soak in some room temp. electrolyte fluid (powerade works), make an appointment with a rep vet ASAP. Could be any number of things, but start there and see if there's any improvement.

 

[PieBald]

Turn the heat up 33-35, try getting her to soak in some room temp. electrolyte fluid (powerade works), make an appointment with a rep vet ASAP. Could be any number of things, but start there and see if there's any improvement.

I agree with you, the lump could be an issue. My cousin had a jungle cross thing that had a lump and turned out to be a rat that was wrapped in a plastic bag......

 

[MyMitchie]

My snakes regularly hold onto their poo for a few weeks and just let it build up and it causes a lump. Make sure it's in a small click clack, bump it's heat up to 33 degrees hot end and leave it be for a few days and then try again when it's out and roaming. Make sure the mouse is nice and warm and appealing. If you are really concerned about it not pooing give it a nice warm bath.

Hope this helps.

 

[FAY]

If it feels a bit swollen...take it out on the lawn and let it slither around for 5 mins. Grass seems to do something that makes them poo. It is only for a few minutes making sure that you have you eye on it incase of escape and swooping birds of prey. If that doesn't work....up the heat and warm baths MAY help.

 

[marleehorne]

Yeah we purchased her from a fantastic breeder, I am sure there is a legitimate reason for them not responding

 

[PythonLegs]

There are fantastic breeders, and there are "fantastic" breeders.

 

[Kitah]

Other thing to think of- when was its last shed? A few of my guys hold onto their wastes and defecate in their shed. Just another possibility.

 

[marleehorne]

Her last shed (a bad shed) was recorded by the breeder on the 10th of February and it was recorded that she fed on the 12th of February. That was five days before we received her.

 

[marleehorne]

Hi everyone just an update. I managed to book my woma an appointment at South Penrith Vet Clinic yesterday afternoon. The lump turned out to be two individual lumps of crystalised urine and feces that had solidified. We managed to massage one lump out (it was 3/4 the length and width of my thumb). It was massive! After a strong dose of pain killers and fluids to help break the second lump down, my woma is now recuperating over the weekend and is due for two baths. She is going back to the vet on Monday to have the final lump removed. The vet clinic was fantastic, I would recommend them to anyone. Thanks again to everyone for your advice I really appreciate it!!!

 

[marleehorne]

Very sad day,

After having the VET attempt to remove the solidified Urate it appeared to be stuck to the snakes bowel. Surgery was going to be the only option to attempt to remove it, for a hatchy is very risky. Unfortunately she decide for herself it was too much and pass away yesterday.

Thank you for all your guidance and help, was greatly appreciated.

 

[reptalica]

Very sorry to hear about your loss ryno. Any loss is always sad.

Don't let this discourage you from your passion......only time will decide when u r ready to start again.

Good luck with it.

 

[GeckoJosh]

Man that sucks, the breeder if he had any integrity should replace it, I know I would!

 

[Cold-B-Hearts]

Rip

 

[Snapped]

Oh how sad, yes definitely let the breeder know. RIP little one.

 

[buffcoat]

Sorry for your loss.

My girlfriend was bought a crested gecko for her birthday last month. Two weeks ago it passed away. She contacted the breeder but never heard a reply. Today we went to another show, the breeder paid her money back AND gave her another crestie. Contact the breeder and let them know.

 

[Tobe404]

Sorry about the loss of your Woma rynoYNWA.

I would definitely keep trying to contact the breeder and see if they can give you another Woma... Or at the very least give you your money back.