radix x-rays

[guidofatherof5]

Here are a few x-rays of my radixes.
My Vet. was nice enough to let me borrow them for awhile(he better for the money I give him):mad::D
I wonder if I can get a cheap x-ray machine off ebay????? maybe craigslist.
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/xray3.jpg
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/xray5.jpg
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/xray.jpg
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/xray2.jpg

[guidofatherof5]

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/xray4.jpg
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/xray8.jpg

[snakems]

oooo.... interestingggg! thanks for sharing! :)

[MasSalvaje]

Very cool! Let me know if you find one of those X-ray machines!

-Thomas

[ssssnakeluvr]

Those are real nice!!!!

hmmm......i should scan in and save the xrays I took in Michigan....took several to get used to the protable xray unit we had....xrays are reversed tho...one is of an eastern garter.

[keelerskiddiecare]

soo cool ...really neat to see...especially the eggs and the head

[Stefan-A]

Here are a few x-rays of my radixes.
My Vet. was nice enough to let me borrow them for awhile(he better for the money I give him):mad::D
I wonder if I can get a cheap x-ray machine off ebay????? maybe craigslist.

Very interesting pictures, Steve. :)

I would personally stay away from X-rays, the radiation isn't something I'd want to expose my snakes (or myself) to without a very good reason. A sonographic scanner (ultrasound) could also be useful, though.

[Sid]

Great thread, Steve. Thanks for posting.

[guidofatherof5]

Very interesting pictures, Steve. :)

I would personally stay away from X-rays, the radiation isn't something I'd want to expose my snakes (or myself) to without a very good reason. A sonographic scanner (ultrasound) could also be useful, though.

My interest was more of a joke than serious. I agree with you on the radiation concern. I also don't what to get that made scientist label in the neighborhood, bringing in large medical devices. The locals already think I'm touched since I take care of Garter snakes.:D I never thought about an ultra sound. That idea I will look into. I'm also trying to locate a cheap handheld fetal heart rate monitor(Doppler). Hoping a OBGYN in the area will have an old one they want to part with. I might see if they want to loan one to me just so I can do some recordings. Ebay has them but $400.00 is out of my league. Thought it would be cool for the kids to listen to heartbeats/respiration. I think it would be cool also. Thanks for the idea.

[drache]

cool to see
but i'd stay away from used x-ray machines
you do own a good quality stethoscope, right?
those work really well, if you know how to use them

[gregmonsta]

Definately interesting :)

[guidofatherof5]

Those are real nice!!!!

hmmm......i should scan in and save the xrays I took in Michigan....took several to get used to the protable xray unit we had....xrays are reversed tho...one is of an eastern garter.

I've never tried to scan an x-ray. Have you done it before? Mine are photos. I have a large x-ray viewer and with a high res. camera it does very well. I also had to enhance the photos, taking out all shadowing. It really made them look pretty good.

[guidofatherof5]

Well, since this weekend has been a bust on saving money I decided to take Speckle in to get a x-ray. The word is that she's gravid and is heavy with eggs. The Vet thinks they are still developing since the eggs are not very big. He told me to expect a large(40+) clutch if they get fertilized.
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/speckle_gravid.jpg
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/speckle_gravid1.jpg

[adamanteus]

This Garter (also a radix) had a kidney stone which is clearly visible. Unfortunately this snake died a few days after surgery. Please excuse the poor quality, the x-ray is over 15 years old and has begun to fade. It still shows the problem though.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//537/medium/xray6.jpg

[guidofatherof5]

Here's another x-ray photo of Speckle. A lot of detail with this one. Turned out nice.
Rather neat to see where the neck ends and the ribs begin.
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/speckle_head.jpg

[Snake lover 3-25]

wow very cool steve!!!!!:D