My Little Rescue Project *snake pictures*

[kian]

If that Petco does nothing, I can give you another source to contact. They really are very strict, they have to hourly checks and document everything. We had a very sickly Guinia Pig and immediatly took it to the vet for humane euthanasia. She would have died within the hour, Petco does not want any animal to suffer. Watch this Petco and let me know.

It is fun to see the "bump" after they eat.

[nezza]

Love to see Jor doing so well I just love this little guy (or girl)

He seems very friendly and happy...i still think it is completely awesome of you to rescue this poor helpless little creature and take such good care of him...nursing him/her back to health

[iheartmydog]

Sorry it's been so long guys! It's been so busy here

Kian, here's a picture of his bump from that last feeding, just for you




Here's a picture from today, before feeding, he's filled out a lot! He'll be going to my friend soon, so this is likely the last meal with me. Looks like I won't have to worry about moving him out of quarantine then, he'll be at her house before his quarantine is up.


He can handle good sized ones now, snakes are amazing.

[nezza]

Wow! Jor has come a long way...looking so healthy! I'm glad he/she is going to a good home. You did a great job nursing this little creature back to life

[iheartmydog]

He's now at 7 grams, and he just shed last night, his color pattern is very interesting now, though it probably won't really show for a few days. So I get a little keepsake

If all goes according to plan, he'll be shipped to his new home on Monday, and arrive Tuesday morning.

These first ones are from a week ago, before he shed.
His head that gave him the "bull terrier/corn mix" title.

I take that back, he's a rattler/cobra/bull terrier/corn mix.



And ones from today!


He's adorable when he's angry


His shed next to one of Ryuk's that's about 2 months oldish. It's not terribly accurate since sheds are often stretched during the shedding process, Jor's shed is notably longer than him.

[nezza]

WOW! Jor has done so well, growing and getting healthy. I'll bet you're going to miss him/her...

[iheartmydog]

WOW! Jor has done so well, growing and getting healthy. I'll bet you're going to miss him/her...

Thank you! I'll miss the little feisty guy, he's quite entertaining when he get's a rattling. But I'll get plenty of updates, I talk to his new "mom" on a daily basis.

After having a stressful day dealing with lazy delivery men and snarky staff he arrived safe and sound.

She was letting him slowly get acclimated to the lower temps rather than just tossing him into the cooler correct hide. (It was hotter than expected... I'm glad I decided to put that ice pack in.)

And this is his new home, larger than it looks, he's in the tropics now. :p (She bought stuff for BPs... sooo the decor isn't corn themed by any means)

[nezza]

So happy that Jor has a new, loving home I hope you will keep us updated!!!

Good luck, little Jor!!!

[iheartmydog]

Sorry I took so long guys! Been busy with Camp Love-A-Pet.

Jor has been doing really well, he's settled in nicely to his new home, is eating well, and putting on weight, he's up to 9.3 grams now and 12 inches long.

She had her vet check him over not too long ago, no respiratory infection, no mites, she said he looks good. Still too small to sex though.

Sorry for the large size, you can see how his colors have changed in a ... interesting way. And he's got a belly now!

[nezza]

So glad Jor is doing so well! I love his cute little face. And, yes his colors have changed...very pretty Thank you for the update, i was actually just wondering about him the other day Please give updates often. I've really taken to this little guy.

[iheartmydog]

I'm afraid I'm not bearing good news... took me a bit to get ready to post this.


Jor has passed, about a week and a half ago his mom noticed a kink, she brought him into the herp vet and she said either he'd live and okay life (the kink was very minor and near his cloaca), or if he was acting like he was in pain (not eating) it would be kinder to humanely euthanize him. Later that night he wouldn't eat, so she gave him some space, thinking maybe it was just stress from the vet visit. I was chatting with her and she told me how the visit went, the next day she went to check on him and he had passed by then. So she didn't get his body on ice fast enough to have an autopsy done but did consult with the herp vet again.

She said it likely wasn't kink-related, but rather he likely had organ damage from the improper care as a hatchling (also that could've caused weak bones due to the lack of calcium explaining the kink that came without any seen incidents, he had just been in his tank), and that once he reached a certain weight, his body could no longer support itself. (which she mentioned he had capped off in the double digits a week or so prior and he hadn't been really gaining since)

She cremated him and put him in a little urn. And made a agreement with her roommate, she's going to foster for a local reptile rescue as a way to remember him. I thought that was sweet... I'm just grateful that he was loved before he died, she did a really good job caring for him and I know she had a hard time dealing with his death. She was making a lot of progress and he was doing so well. It shocked us both.

Rest in peace little snakey you'll grow big enough to encircle the world over the bridge.


These were taken a few days prior
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http://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae38 ... 211721.jpg

[nezza]

Cel, what heartbreaking news For that little guys short life, he was so blessed to be loved by you and cared for by you...that you brought him back from near death...even if it was to live a short life. It was a happy life....longer than what was probably expected. I'm sure your friend loved him, as well, and took wonderful care of him.

Poor little, Jor. RIP, little snake....