Hello

[camst8]

Hi,I am a new owner of 3/4s a snake. Im hoping to get some opinions on the mortality of his wound. My girlfriend was mowing the lawn and this poor guy(girl?) got caught up in the mower. I have a 90g aquarium he is in right now. I am not sure how much got chopped off. The snake seems to be doing OK, moving around fine. I guess its just a waiting game for now to see if he pulls through. I have temporarily given him some leaves and a nice chunk of root for cover, I plan on starting construction of a permanent setup soon. I like natural style habitats with live plants, although this will be my first snake. My light setup is from a planted paludarium, 4x54w 6700k t5 HO. I am assuming I will need an additional basking light and heat source. Any other recommendations appreciated. I plan on doing some research tonight, but have not had any time yet.
Cameron

[infernalis]

Welcome, we really need to see a close up of the wound.

If the snake was severed after the vent (Tail only damage) survivability is very high, Sadly if the snake has been severed into the digestive tract (intestines) it will not survive it.

If the intestines (colon) have been severed, the most humane thing to do is end the animal's suffering.

[EasternGirl]

Poor thing...yes, please show a close up pic...and if the wound looks to be one that the snake will not survive, we can tell you a humane way to euthanize.

[camst8]

I could not get a really good pic, he is not very happy about getting handled. I was able to tell it was just barely behind the vent, literally 2-3 scales on the base of the snake. The wound is angled a bit and his back extends a little further than his base.

[guidofatherof5]

Wayne's advise is spot-on. Hoping it's below the vent.

[infernalis]

so the vent is not intact?

[camst8]

It is intact, 2-3 scales behind the end of the vent. I will see if I can get a pic now

[camst8]

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[EasternGirl]

I can't really tell if that is the vent...the vent goes horizontally across the snake...if you don't know what it looks like. It looks like a crease going across the bottom.

Can someone put up a pic with an arrow pointing to the vent please?....technologically challenged here.

[BUSHSNAKE]

i dont see one