Found a new snake!

[EasternGirl]

It's the weirdest thing...I was just thinking about the post from the new member about the snake she found out in the cold today...and then I got to thinking about how I found Selena this time last year in my basement. So, I thought...maybe I should check the basement for snakes trying to come in out of the cold...and would you believe it? I see something wiggling around in the dark in the back of the basement...She is about the size of Selena...about a foot and a half long, and I'm pretty positive it's a female. The poor thing was terribly dirty, as she came out from under a rusty old freezer we have in our basement. I almost got my first snake bite...as she is quite spunky and scared. She seems a bit cold, probably dehydrated and hungry. I gave her a little lukewarm bath and some water and put some worm pieces in for her...she is in a separate enclosure from Cee Cee and Selena, of course. She is flailing about and freaking out a bit still...will try to get pics later. I think she may have mites, so I'll need you guys to tell me how to get rid of those...I know it isn't easy! I hope she is healthy and can join my other girls in the future.

[guidofatherof5]

Good luck with your new found friend.
Why do you think she has mites?

[EasternGirl]

Okay...I did the paper towel test and I don't think she has mites...but I do think she may be sick...She just laid in my hands not moving for the longest time...she is very listless now...I don't know what's going on.

[guidofatherof5]

Probably not much you can do at this point.
Keep her hydrated and warm.
Time will tell if she was found soon enough.
Hopes and prayers coming your way.

[EasternGirl]

Thanks, Steve...do you think I should put a heat lamp on her at this point, or would that be too much too soon? She isn't moving much...I just don't know about this poor girl...

[guidofatherof5]

I'd let her warm to the room temp. for awhile.
Then you can add the lamp in a day or so.
Just my opinion.

[EasternGirl]

Thanks, Steve...your opinion always means a lot to me! Do you think it will get too cold in here at night though? It's been getting down in the 20's and 30's at night...although, I don't think it ever drops below 60 degrees in my house...

[guidofatherof5]

It will be a lot warmer then the cold basement floor.

[EasternGirl]

Very true!

[EasternGirl]

Okay here are some pics of Sadie...I decided to name her even if she doesn't make it because she is such a sweet girl...she deserves to have a name. She loves to just sit in my hand...probably because it's so warm...but she is still very listless...so only time will tell...there is a pic for sexing too...

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