Spot's Close

[guidofatherof5]

This beautiful girl, Spot gave us the nicest, calmest group of radixes I've ever had. They ate good and grew very quickly. Most will be heading to NY this summer.
Spot is getting ready to deliver another bunch of awesome radixes. She's still eating and has a shed due. She is much bigger than last year and is having some trouble getting around. She seem uncomfortable with her size. Hope everything turns out okay for her and her babies. She's kept upstairs so I can keep a close eye on her.
She is a very calm and relaxed snake. Seems to enjoy being held and interaction with my family. I'm very glad she's with us. Hoping for many more years with her.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/spot_ready1.jpg

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

Come on Spot!!!

push!!

[drache]

good luck with the birth, Spot
Thing is getting ready also

[TheBeansprout]

Hi Steve, good luck to Spot! That's funny, I had a garter named Spot, he was the father of TheBeansprout with the mother being my sick Kük I posted about.

How many did she have in prior births?

Can't wait to see the pictures of the new spot-lets!

TheBeansprout

[guidofatherof5]

How many did she have in prior births?


Last year in March she gave us 19. They are all doing well. The females are so much larger than there brothers, though. It's funny to see the comparison and know they were born at the same time.

[guidofatherof5]

I thing getting out of the way. This will not be a complete shed. It's broken in many places. She's bustin' out of the old skin.
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/spot_shed.jpg

[Snake lover 3-25]

wow she's huge!!!!! hope you get lots more radixes!!!:):)

[gregmonsta]

Fingers crossed for a good litter :D

[guidofatherof5]

She's getting bigger everyday. Either a lot of little babies or a smaller amount of larger ones.
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/spot_ready.jpg

[Snake lover 3-25]

wow she's huge! can't wait for pics!:D

[guidofatherof5]

I think the time is close for Spot. She turned her food down, tonight. Something must be happening since she is one of my best eaters. She seem even more uncomfortable. She was able to get out and take a drink but that was about it. She's so much bigger than last year. I'll be spending a lot more time with her as the time gets closer. Her babies from last year are so big now. I'm looking forward to this new batch with great anticipation.
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/spotlast.jpg

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/spotlast1.jpg

[TheBeansprout]

Hi Steve, can't wait to see the new little spot-lets when they arrive!

TheBeansprout

[reptile3]

Wow Spot is huge... can't wait for the pics & the count.

I don't blame her for being uncomfortable... Us women know how it feels..LOL

Congrats Steve:)

[Snake lover 3-25]

awesome! can't wait for babies!!!!

[guidofatherof5]

My girl is very uncomfortable. She was out tonight and could barely move to the water dish. I think she could deliver any time now. I hope she waits until I get home from work. This is one nice radix. Very calm and gentle.
Her babies from last year are just like her. Hoping the new babies come soon. I love baby radixes.

[guidofatherof5]

This morning she seems very active. As if she's searching for something. I can't say I've ever seen this kind of behavior from one of my females this later in a pregnancy. What are your thoughts? Should I be concerned? I did hold her and she seemed to calm down.

[TheBeansprout]

Hi Steve, when my kükla was ready to deliver, she was pretty active, going all over her habitat, like she was on a mission. Then she calmed down a little and gave birth not too much later.

Looks like today may be the day? Can't wait for the photos!

TheBeansprout

[guidofatherof5]

The babies are here. I'll have to get back to you. Gotta go.

At this point 18 and 1 stillborn. I think she has at least 2 or 3 left to deliver. They look healthy and most have shed already. I'll post some pictures later tonight. Spot's doing fine. They are so cute. I love little scubs.
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/spots_09_babies.jpg

[gregmonsta]

Excellent news mate :D congrats :D

[Sid]

Congratulations, Steve & Spot.:D

[count dewclaw]

Woohoo! Little scrubs! Congrats, can't wait for more pictures.:D

[guidofatherof5]

Here's the stillborn. Poor little guy.
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/stillborn.jpg

[guidofatherof5]

Got a couple of them to eat tonight.
Worm parts.
They seem very active. All seem to be in good health. No signs of birth trama or obvious problems.

[TheBeansprout]

Congratulations Steve and Spot! Nice little brood. :)

TheBeansprout

[adamanteus]

Congratulations, Steve! Good result.:D

[drache]

great news
congrats, Spot and Steve

[guidofatherof5]

Here at the T.radix Ranch newborn radixes are a very exciting time but with the excitement comes the reality that some might not make it. That seems to be the trend here recently. I usually lose 1 out of every group born. Usually that "Failure to Thrive" thing. Today was a great day here. My group of 18 babies born to Spot are all eaters now and I do mean EATERS! Usually when I feed them it's a slow process. Not a lot of interest. Something different happened today. They downed the first bowl of worms in record time, looking at me like "Where's the rest!" I went back out to the mulch pile, during a heavy rain and caught about 30 more earthworms. I put the bowl in and they were like piranha. I'm glad I got my dirt covered hand out of there. I've heard rumors that hungry baby radixes can strip the flesh off a hand in under 60 seconds.
My last two groups totaling 34 are all eating very well. It's going to be a good spring around here. I think I'm going to need a few more enclosures.:)

[Snake lover 3-25]

lol wow 34!!! already!!!! very cool! glad they're all eating:)

[guidofatherof5]

Took Spot in to see the Vet. tonight. While there, she defecated on a white hand towel. I noticed a small amount of blood in the feces and asked for a screen to be run. It came back positive(forgot to write down what parasite). I got to see the parasite eggs from under the microscope. She was put on Panacur Oral .1 ml once a day, for 3 days.
I also had an x-ray taken of the general area of her paralysis. I will post a photo of the x-ray later. Spot has a broken rib!:eek: How that's possible I'll never know. Poor girl. That must be painful. He wants to see her again in a week for a follow-up(No charge). This was not one of the cheaper Vet. outings for me. A turtle with an eye infection and Spot's problems took an easy(Ha) $170. I'm thankful I have a Vet. who is knowledgeable and caring.

[drache]

broken rib - I wonder how that happened
I hope those parasites get knocked out and done with
I'll post about my vet visit in the "other reptiles" thread

[TheBeansprout]

Steve, I hope she gets better soon. I just finished up a week-long anti-biotic and soaking regimen for kük, tiny, and medium snake. They had some sort of infection on their tails. They're ok now, thank goodness.

Will be thinking of Spot. Keep us posted when you can.

TheBeansprout

[count dewclaw]

Steve, could the contractions of birthing caused the broken rib? I know it is not usually a problem, but maybe a baby was positioned wrong? Anyway, I'm glad it is not more serious and I'm praying that she will heal quickly.

[anji1971]

Sorry to hear Spot is having health troubles. Hope everything gets back to normal soon.
Nice little brood she had, though! Congrats!:)

[guidofatherof5]

Steve, could the contractions of birthing caused the broken rib? I know it is not usually a problem, but maybe a baby was positioned wrong? Anyway, I'm glad it is not more serious and I'm praying that she will heal quickly.

Good thought but the injury is well above any baby location. I'll try to get the x-ray posted today. My biggest concern is with the parasite problem. This is new territory for me. She's my first confirmed case. Now, I'm worried for all of mine. At $25 a screen I can't afford to get them all checked. Makes getting a good microscope, pushed towards the top of my wish list.

[guidofatherof5]

Made a call to the Vet. and found out her parasite is Capillaria. Here's a link to take a look at the little nasty.
http://wildlife1.wildlifeinformation.org/S/00dis/Parasitic/ImgHhogIntestNem/capillaria_ovoreticulata_eggDL.jpg

[count dewclaw]

Good thought but the injury is well above any baby location. I'll try to get the x-ray posted today.

Ah, I couldn't remember exactly where you said the problem was. :o

[guidofatherof5]

3 months have come and gone. Spot is still injured and her future is unknown. I was cleaning out her baby's enclosure and got a group photo. The little scrubs are growing and eating as often as I will feed them. Twice a week is doing well for them. They've got about 6-9 months before I'll separate them out. They are a great group and love to be held. My kids love getting them out.
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/medium/spots_babies1.jpg